On the show today: Olympia is back and covering the day's headlines, including recently revealed data from the Department of Transport and Main Roads, showing where Brisbane’s most dangerous intersections are. We also hear your tales of braving yesterday's rain bomb around the city.

Gardening is back with Arno King, which sees Arno and Olympia get to your questions straight away. Arno discusses how to slow or stop Mullumbimby Cooch, getting rid of paspalum in a buffalo/cooch lawn and treating sunburnt nasturtiums.
PLUS Arno shares his plant of the week - the Red Kamala (Mallotus philippensis). A native to SE QLD, during winter-spring the trees produce attractive small red fruit covered in red powdery substance.

In the second hour, we hear from Argyle Jewelers’ John Jurgs about a robbery that occurred in the early hours of Friday morning at Carindale.

The South East Queensland UHF Emergency Service Team (or SEQUEST as it is also known) is a volunteer radio group that provides crucial community updates before, during and after significant weather events in South East Queensland. Having seen the ebb and flow of floodwaters over the years, SEQUEST founder Shane Barnes joins Olympia to share some of his insights and predictions.

Elsewhere, Living The Tradition is a music concert experience that includes a screening of a documentary about Irish musical heritage. The event is set to take place in Broadbeach next week, and will feature accomplished musicians Ilse De Ziah and Ian Date. Ian joins Olympia to talk more about the concert and his musical work.

PLUS: Tiny Doors! These charming additions to our city have been around for a while and are getting the Christmas treatment this festive season. Olympia chats with Tiny Doors creator Mace Robertson about this wonderful project.

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On the show today: Olympia is back and covering the day's headlines, including reports that a sophisticated drug syndicate operating out of the Netherlands, responsible for bringing some of the purest ecstasy into Australia, was dismantled by Queensland Police in an extraordinary high-risk investigation.
Olympia also covers a recent Senate Inquiry into aircraft noise, after they released a report confirming the problems and extensive harms this issue causes to Brisbane communities.

Gardening is back with Arno King, which sees Arno and Olympia discuss this recent hot and humid weather, and why it’s not ideal to mow your lawn during this time.

Arno and Olympia also get to your questions, including discussing why a Croton might be losing its leaves, tips for growing a Rosemary hedge, and tips for growing a Walking Iris.
PLUS Arno shares his plant of the week - Storm Lily (Zephyranthes minuta), a popular plant for this time of year with all of the storms we’ve been having.

In the second hour, Olympia shares the devastating news that Australian breakdancer Rachael Gunn's legal team has shut down a Raygun-inspired musical ahead of its Sydney premiere tonight.

A brand-new hotel opened this week in Mt Tamborine. Named ‘The Tamborine’, it promises to offer not just 23 scenic hotel rooms, great food and drinks but also a unique experience that celebrates the beauty and charm of the area. Co-owner Nina Aberdeen joins Olympia to tell us more about what makes this new establishment so special.

PLUS: Dermatologist Dr Deshan Sebaratnam tells us how to get our skin summer-ready, including busting some of those the more known and the slightly odd myths.

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On the show today: Olympia covers the headlines including how magistrates will lose the ability to lock the media out of juvenile proceedings in a matter of days under new LNP laws. It comes as the rushed inquiry into the LNP’s “Making Queensland Safer” Bill recommended the laws be passed, arguing the incompatibility with human rights of children was “justified”.
Olympia also shares her recent weird office food experience, and we hear your stories about risky eating in the workplace.

Gardening is back for another week with Paul Plant! Paul also gets stuck into your gardening questions straight away. We hear more about caller Joseph’s Fiddle Leaf joy, discuss why the leaves on a red paw paw are not unfurling properly, a cosmos that just won’t flower, potted geraniums that seem to be struggling with the torrential rain, and if severely pruning a Frangipani will help its regrowth.
PLUS Paul shares his plant of the week - Persian Shield (Strobilanthes dyeriana). A native to Bangladesh, Myanmar and Thailand - it requires brighter shade and regular pruning. It also has a bonus, tiny green guest along with it!

In the second hour; Founder & Chief Visionary Officer of StandByU Foundation, Chris Boyle, joins Olympia in the studio to tell us more about their incredible initiatives available to those experiencing domestic abuse or isolation. Chris tells us more about what more can be done from a government and community perspective.

Elsewhere, A recent survey found that 84% of Australians own clothes that they haven’t worn in the past year, with a third admitting they don’t even wear half their wardrobe! Nicole Shiraz is the CEO and founder of fashion rental app Air Closet, and she tells us how you could even make some money with clothes you’re not wearing.

PLUS: We hear from Ryan McCann of First National Cleveland for a weekly real estate update.

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On the show today: Olympia covers the headlines including how the head of Transurban says Brisbane will need new tunnels and major roads before the 2032 Games. We hear your thoughts on where a new tunnel would be best placed around our city.
Also, this week we received reports of a burst sewer pipe down on Huxham Street, Riverview, that has affected local wildlife and fish. We hear from Urban Utilities spokesperson Michelle on the status of this issue.

Gardening is back for another week with Paul Plant! Paul gets stuck into your gardening questions straight away. We revisit Blood Lilies and learn the best time to thin out the bed, discuss growths on the side of sugarcane, and how lawn fertilisers can impact fruiting on a passionfruit tree.
PLUS Paul shares his plant of the week - Melaleuca Starz (Melaleuca Linariifolia). A tough, hardy and beautifully-scented plant that is good for birds and insects alike.

In the second hour; we hear from Hotel Indigo Brisbane Manager, Rick Gore. Hotel Indigo is one of Brisbane's best pet-friendly hotels - and we hear more about the rising popularity of pet-friendly travel as well as some tips to keep in mind when planning your trip.

Elsewhere, Uptown is bringing some festive cheer for the whole family this December. Samantha from Uptown tells us more about the Lego Master Builder Workshops, Lego Brick Windows, play zone and more.

PLUS: We hear from Ryan McCann of First National Cleveland for a weekly real estate update.

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We hear the story of Mick Colliss, an author, writer, sports commentator and the vice captain of the first ever Australian Sudoku team - despite knowing nothing about the sport when he first ventured into it.

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As we head into office Christmas parties season - it’s a great time to reflect on your career. Director of Technology People and host of the Career Journeys And Aspirations Podcast, Mike Roddy, joins Olympia to talk tips for shaking things up if you’re feeling a change in your working life.

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On the show today: Olympia is back and covering the day's headlines, including The Sunday Mail’s reports that the cost of several hospital expansion projects under the former Labor government’s hospital development program has blown out into the billions due to “unannounced increases in clinical scope.”

Gardening is back with Arno King, and he gets stuck into your questions straight away! We cover when the best time to pick a telegraph cucumber is, treating Dancing Lady Orchids and can you deal with invasive grasshoppers by creating a slightly odd smoothie?
PLUS Arno shares his plant of the week - the Monstera adansonii variety.

In the second hour, The Enchanted Garden is illuminating Roma Street Parklands once again with its twinkling light installations, lasers and projections that will tell an engaging and magical story. Councillor Vicki Howard joins Olympia to tell us more about this year's event.

As we head into office Christmas parties season - it’s a great time to reflect on your career. Director of Technology People and host of the Career Journeys And Aspirations Podcast, Mike Roddy, joins Olympia to talk tips for shaking things up if you’re feeling a change in your working life.

PLUS: we hear the story of Mick Colliss, an author, writer, sports commentator and the vice captain of the first ever Australian Sudoku team - despite knowing nothing about the sport when he first ventured into it.

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On the show today: Olympia covers the headlines including how the 2032 Brisbane Olympic Games could have the potential to transform Brisbane into one of the world’s most accessible cities - but Olympia asks: why do we need to wait 8 more years?

Gardening is back for another week, and sees Arno King return! Olympia & Arno discuss his recent trip to China, speaking as part of the annual Shenzen Bougainvillea Festival. He tells us about the beautiful displays he saw and the similarities between Shenzen and Brisbane.
Arno also answers your gardening questions! We learn how to de-mealy bug a Basil plant, how to deal with a Soursop tree’s prematurely falling fruit, and we hear some tips for how one listener can get her “lazy fiance” to mow the lawn!
PLUS Arno shares some gardening events to get along to today.

In the second hour; the ongoing deluge of rain has been frustrating for many, but for locals in Rocklea the threat of Stable Swamp Creek flooding is a pertinent issue. Delays in maintenance have heightened fears of another catastrophic season like the 2022 floods and progress on creek rehabilitation has stalled due to disputes over who should fund the necessary $800,000 clean-up. We hear from a Rocklea resident, Jo Clarke-Jones, about how this inaction has affected the community; as well as Moorooka Ward Councillor, Steve Griffiths, on what the government will be doing to tackle this serious issue.

Elsewhere, Christmas is just around the corner - and Tommerups Dairy Farm in the Scenic Rim has created a new ice cream with a Christmassy-twist! One of the owners, Kay Tommerup, joins to tell us more and also previews the upcoming Farm Gate to City Door Market at the Breakfast Creek Lifestyle Precinct, Newstead next Saturday - where you can grab this tasty treat and more!

PLUS: We hear from Ryan McCann of First National Cleveland for a weekly real estate update.

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