Leila Abukar was a refugee from Somalia, and is now a Somali-Australian Citizen.

She has a fascinating life story and since moving to Australia has given her life to helping others.

Ms Abukar joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Drive to discuss her story which led her to the award.

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Australians aged 15 to 24 are reported to be the loneliest cohort in the country.

Research suggests social media could be a contributing factor, with online interactions replacing face-to-face connections.

Research Fellow at the Institute of Public Affairs, Margaret Chambers, joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Drive to discuss the findings.

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The highly anticipated Kangaroo Point Green Bridge is opening tomorrow, marking a significant milestone for Brisbane's infrastructure.

However, Gary Hardgrave has highlighted local transportation should be better designed to serve suburban areas rather than focusing on routes into the city

"Great cities don't stop at rivers, but Brisbane does...We need more bridges, there is no doubt about it," Gary said.

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State Parliament has passed David Crisafulli's “adult crime, adult time” bill.

Voice for Victims member Trudy Reading told Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Drive, "It's a great day for victims in Queensland."

"We hope this is a start of change the state really needs," Ms Reading continued.

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Test cricket is back at the Gabba but perhaps for the last time, with the future of the site in doubt due to concerns with its viability.

Legendary fast bowler Brett Lee joins Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Drive to preview an emotional swan song at the venue.

"I love the Gabba, I wish it could stay," Mr Lee said.

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Today, Queensland mourns the loss of media legend Hugh Cornish.

Mr Cornish began his media career in 1959 delivering the first Channel 9 television broadcast from Mt Coot-tha.

Brisbane Media Stalwart Val Knox told Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Drive, "He was a great mentor to anybody who wanted some help."

"He had a great affinity for people in trouble," Ms Knox continued.

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Last year, Chris Sanders almost died after being attacked by a group of teens outside a shopping centre at Alexandra Hills. Today, the youth offender was granted bail for the third time, just days before the 'Adult Crime, Adult Time' bill passes in state government. Chris Sanders told Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Drive, "It's tough seeing there's more there for the youths than us victims."

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Gould Adams Park Aquatic Centre in Logan has become the first Queensland pool to install AI technology that will help detect early signs of drowning.

The system uses overhead cameras and specialist software to detect early drowning stages such as going into signs of distress.

Royal Life Saving Society Australia General Manager RJ Houston told Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Drive, "It empowers the lifeguards to know that they just do their jobs as normal, but if they miss anything there's this backup layer of supervision and detection afforded by the AI technology."

This interview follows on from Peter Fegan's interview with Logan Mayor Jon Raven.

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