Upon his election into Parliament, Anthony Albanese inherited the unresolved status of thousands of asylum seekers and refugees whose claims for protection were rejected by the fast-track processing system created under the Abbott Government in 2014.
The system, which was meant to "fast-track" applications for refugee status and permanent visas, has ended with thousands of people living in limbo for the past decade. Fearful, that they will be forced to return back to their homeland.
A new indie and action-dystopian film boasting bold, colourful shots of Brisbane’s CBD will hit Griffith University theatres in early November.
Despite starting with a tight $500 budget and little experience within the industry, local students Haruki Ryles, Finn Williams, and Clancy Ellerman-Miller took the industry head on by producing 100% Pure Rage. A high-quality feature film they produced outside of university with the hopes it will reach national film festivals.
The Australian Government will implement a National Firearms Register (NFR), decades after the National Firearms Agreement called for one. 4ZZZ Journalist Joshua McIntosh spoke with those concerned, about the proposal.
Rubbish Club Brisbane is a group that combines a passion for sustainability with the making of new friends. 4ZZZ Journalist Joshua McIntosh hit the streets with the group to find out more.
Did you know that we have feral camels living right here in Queensland? Do you know how the camels got to Australia or if they are an environmental problem? Are they being culled like the feral horses at Snowy River in Victoria?
4ZZZ's Eliot Rifkin chatted with Paul Martin from Summerland Camels to discuss his local camel farm as well as feral camels.
Recently, I had the opportunity to meet some local video game developers and fellow gamers for Netherworld’s Indie Dev Night where I had the opportunity to learn from and speak to a range of local devs creating games here in Brisbane and across Queensland. Queensland has some serious talent producing incredible games, like Richie's Plank Experience
You made have heard of the recent conflicts in Ukraine and Palestine making headlines and receiving ongoing coverage in the media, but did you know there has been an ongoing civil war in Sudan since April 2023? In fact, this war has caused major humanitarian and economic damage with rival factions vying for power.
4ZZZ's Toni Pankaluic spoke with Dr Noah Bassil, an Associate Professor of Global Politics at Macquarie University to learn about the current conflict as well as the historical context which has shaped Sudan today.
Ever heard of The Bone Bus? And no, we're not talking about a spooky Halloween bus ride! we're talking about a bus that takes care of your bones! So let’s get stuck into the bare bones of what this bus is all about! 4ZZZ's intrepid reporter, Anita Diamond, interviewed Elan Zwick from MeasureUp Australia to learn all about The Bone Bus.
4ZZZ Journalist Alexis Pink Interviews Steven Miles MP, Premier of Queensland about the upcoming election, his approach to Fuel, Youth Justice and Public Transport, and a dive into support for community radio and music in Brisbane.
James Cook University researchers have achieved a significant breakthrough that allows them to convert microplastics to a highly valuable material called graphene.
4ZZZ Journalist Harry Kuzewicz spoke to Dr. Adeel Zafar about the extent and impact of microplastics, and his breakthrough research.