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.
It's that time of year - 4ZZZ's annual subscriber drive is back. This year, the theme for Radiothon is 'Community Sounds Different.' 4ZZZ Journalist Joshua McIntosh spoke with former Zedlines Co-Ordinator and current ABC producer, Samuel O'Brien, and current 4ZZZ station manager Jack McDonnell about the importance of supporting community news this 4ZZZ Radiothon.
You can become a 4ZZZ subscriber at 4zzz.org.au/support for as little as $25 annually. Alternatively, you can call the station on (07) 3252 1555 or vist us, at 264 Barry Parade, Fortitude Valley.
For our first interview during radiothon, Member for Maiwar and Greens MP Michael Berkman joins Alexis Pink to talk about state politics in the leadup to state elections.
Image: "Michael Berkman 2" by Queensland Greens is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.5.
Jaya and Lauren covered the No More Rally at King George Square organised by What Were You Wearing in their national campaign against gendered violence.
Brisbane is scheduled to host the 2032 Olympics Games and there’s been much discourse over which sporting facilities should be revamped or rebuilt for the event and beyond. Some proposals call for stadiums to be built over green spaces, has sparked the old debate of infrastructure verses the environment and whether sports should be the ‘be all to end all’ for the community.
4ZZZ’s Toni Pankaluic spoke with Wayne Cameron, Catchment Manager of the Bulimba Creek Catchment Coordinating Committee to learn about issues involving public consultation versus non-public consultation over stadium projects in particular involving the Quirk Report.
Scientists from the CSIRO have recently made a breakthrough with identifying treatable forms of Alzheimer's Disease.Their work has been crucial in identifying early changes of the disease before it progresses, and in doing so will improve outcomes for a majority of patients.
I spoke with Dr Ying Xia and Dr Jurgen Fripp about their research
Youth crime will undoubtedly take centre stage at the 2024 Queensland State Election. At the Liberal/National Party State Conference in July, Opposition Leader David Crisafulli announced that, if elected, he would amend laws so that children could be charged as adults for certain crimes. 4ZZZ Journalist Joshua McIntosh spoke with CEO of the Youth Advocacy Centre, Katherine Hayes and Associate Professor at Queensland University of Technology's School of Justice, Angela Higginson, about the policy and the impacts it might have.
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Your 11:00AM Zedlines with Bailey and Sophie
Your 10am Zedlines with Joel and Bailey
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Your 11AM Zedlines with Charlize and Jasmin
Your 10AM Zedlines with Tasmiya and Em
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Your 9AM Zedlines with Charlize and Jasmin
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Your 8AM Zedlines with Em, Tasmiya, Charlize and Jasmin
A decline in mental health caused by social media, two people rescued from a sinking yacht, and New Zealand faces economic data lags. This is Monika and Louis with your 11am Zedlines.
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The LNP pitch care and safety reforms, the government scraps environmental protection plans, and Trump claims he had a right to interfere in the 2020 US election. Here are your 10am Zedlines with Louis and Maeve.
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New penalties for croc feeding introduced, Albanese criticised over Palestinian visa applications, and the DRC struggles with the MPOX virus surge. Here are your 9am Zedlines with Monika and Bella.
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A Brisbane farmers market icon passes away, wild weather easing across the south west of the country, and far right wins in Germany for the first time since the second world war. Here are your 8am Zedlines with Louis and Soph.
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Your 10 am Zedlines with Sakura and Sarah
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Your 9 am Zedlines with Ella and Cameron
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Your 8 am Zedlines with Madi and Sakura
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Your 11am Zedlines with Nathalie and Anthony
Your 10am Zedlines with Nathalie and Anthony
Your 9am Zedlines with Nathalie and Anthony
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Your 8am Zedlines with Anthony and Nathalie
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Your 11:00AM Zedlines with PJ and Joel
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Your 10:00AM Zedlines with Hannah and PJ
Your 9:00AM Zedlines with Joel and Hannah
Your 8:00AM Zedlines with Joel and PJ
Your 11AM Zedlines with Archer, Eliza and Mia