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4ZZZ has been providing independent news and current affairs since its inception in 1975. The newsroom is entirely volunteer based and provides Zedlines bulletins on the hour each weekday from 8-11AM, plus a dedicated one hour news and current-affairs program, Brisbane Line, from 12-1PM on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.

BRISBANE LINE

4ZZZ's flagship news and current-affairs program.

ONLY HUMAN

Social justice, mental wellbeing and disability rights.

ECO RADIO

The environment and strategies at the forefront of the move toward sustainability.

RADIO REVERSAL

Insightful historio-political and theoretical analysis of the everyday.

PARADIGM SHIFT

News and analysis from Brisbane and around the world, with an emphasis on those trying to create change.

MEGAHERZZZ

Intersectional feminism and women’s rights.

Stories

Behind the curtin of the greyhound racing industry

4ZZZ journalist Elly Pashen spoke with Dr Alex Brittan - former Chief Veterinary Officer of Greyhound Racing NSW - on the growing calls against the greyhound racing industry.

Fences, treesits, and eight arrested at the Kurilpa Commons

Yesterday morning, heavy machinery arrived and began erecting fences at the much loved West End community garden The Kurilpa Commons. It was an unexpected development, and just the beginning of a day of drama that is still ongoing over 24 hours later. 4ZZZ reporter Andy Paine was on hand to learn more.

INTERVIEW: Scientology Speedruns to e-bike takeovers - Why social media is built to reward public nuisance

Last month, hundreds of teens stormed the Brisbane CBD following the rise of two separate social media trends: Scientology speedruns and Takeovers. 4ZZZ spoke to Digital Anthropologist and author of TikTok and Youth Cultures, Crystal Abidin, about how the algorithm is trending toward bad-faith content.

INTERVIEW: Greens Senator Nick McKim on Robbins Island

The Federal Government has approved the construction of a 1.6 billion dollar wind farm on Robbins Island, which environmentalists and scientists believe will push vulnerable species further to the brink. The Greens Australia party have called for an expert-led consultation of projects like Robbins Island so that renewable projects don't have an adverse effect on biodiversity.

Global outcry as Australian activists recount "brutal" detention after Gaza Flotilla interception

Australian activists have recently been released from Israeli detention following the interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla. 4ZZZ speaks to David Heilpern, former New South Wales magistrate and spokesperson for the Australian delegation.

LISTEN: Landmark federal court case for trans justice

Interview with Jackie Turner, Director of the Trans Justice Project

The Gas Debate Explained: Why Experts Are Calling for a 25% Tax on Australian Gas Exports

As the federal budget approaches, a heated debate is unfolding over how Australia taxes its massive gas reserves. It all sits in a background of a suspected slashing in the budget and cost of living concerns.

Digital Duty of Care: The urgent call for regulation of addictive algorithms

Social media has evolved from an organic tool for connection into an unregulated, profit-driven environment. It is now being described as a "national crisis."

LISTEN: Colm Gannon, CEO of the International Centre for Missing and Exploited Children

4ZZZ journalist Elly Pashen speaks to Colm Gannon, the CEO of the International Centre for Missing and Exploited Children about legislation to criminalise deep fake and AI abuse.

Just as harmful as cigarettes: why Australian gambling reform doesn’t go far enough

Earlier this month, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese unveiled what he claims is the “most significant reform on gambling that has ever been implemented,” yet advocates remain sceptical.
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