4BC Online: Damien Oliver wins his third Melbourne Cup.

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Oliver's third Cup

4BC Online: Damien Oliver is thrilled to be a part of Gai Waterhouse's first Melbourne Cup win and grateful for the opportunity to get his third. Oliver spent almost a year on the outer after being banned for a betting offence and Waterhouse's support was vital in a comeback sealed by Fiorente's win at Flemington on Tuesday.

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People escape colliding planes

4BC Online: In the below video, one plane appears to fly right on top of another, forcing skydivers from both planes to jump while avoiding burning debris. NBC’s Anne Thompson reports.

Melbourne Cup 2013 winner: Fiorente

4BC Online: Gai Waterhouse's controversial year has ended in triumph with Fiorente giving the Sydney trainer her first Melbourne Cup win. Fiorente's win in front of 100 thousand racegoers at Flemington, sealed Waterhouse's standing as one of Australia's greatest horse trainers. It also gave Damien Oliver his third Melbourne Cup.

Interest rates on hold

4BC Online: The Reserve Bank of Australia has left the cash rate unchanged at a record low of 2.5 per cent at its November board meeting.

Voting reform now

4BC Mornings: Independent SA Senator Nick Xenophon speaks to Greg Cary about the misplaced senate ballots in WA and the need for urgent electoral reform, a system of optional preferences that is a true reflection of the people's will.

PM Abbott backs Fiorente

4BC Online: Prime Minister Tony Abbott has tipped Fiorente to win the Melbourne Cup. But don't take his advice. "I'm not much of a punter or tipster," Mr Abbott told reporters in Sydney on Tuesday.

War hero refused pub entry

4BC Mornings: 25 year old war veteran Reece Maloney was refused entry at a Coogee pub on Sunday afternoon, after management told him he couldn't bring in his assistance dog, Buddy. Maloney tells Greg Cary the dog helps with his post-traumatic stress disorder.

Anonymous 'threat': cowardly

4BC Drive: Queensland's police minister says activists targeting Premier Campbell Newman over tough new bikie gang laws are "gutless cowards". Police Commissioner Ian Stewart joins Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Drive.

An astronauts guide to life on earth

4BC Mornings: Chris Hadfield is a retired astronaut who was the first Canadian to walk in space. He speaks to Greg Cary about his dreams to be an astronaut as a boy watching Aldrin and Armstrong and lessons on life he has learned.

The Molvania travel guide

4BC Drive: The Working Dog comedy team has brought us a lot of family favourites over the years - The Castle, Thank God You’re Here. Team member Tom Gleisner tells Gary Hardgrave about their latest venture and it's a new version of their old favourite.

Ray Martin on Afternoons

4BC Afternoons: The King of Australian TV journalists, Ray Martin takes Moyd and Loretta on whirlwind world tour through the lens of his camera in his latest book.

Remaining Anonymous

4BC Afternoons: The State Government’s harsh new anti-bikie laws aren’t very popular with motorcycle gangs and another group has taken issue with the laws. They’re a group of hackers known as Anonymous. Moyd and Loretta find who they are.

Veterans bare all

4BC Afternoons: A Victorian couple is raising much needed funds for a retreat especially for Vietnam veterans, and to do so they've created a calendar...with a difference. Moyd and Loretta talk to Vietnam veteran, Greg Carter.

Patrick Condren joins 4BC

4BC Radio: Patrick Condren joins News Talk 4BC Mornings News Talk 4BC has today announced Patrick Condren will host the weekday Mornings show from 8:30am in 2014.

Downton Abbey star Tom Branson

4BC Breakfast: He’s the heartthrob of the Downtown Abbey estate, Allen Leech who plays Tom Branson in the Channel 7 show is in the country this week for the Melbourne Cup

How to turn $4000 into $200,000

4BC Breakfast: Would you consider buying into a $4000 nag with three of your mates a good investment? It's not a massive gamble, but it';s one that certainly paid off for Logan resident Andy Hall joins Ian and Mary.

Premier privacy breach

4BC Online: The Queensland premier's home address and personal mobile number have been shared online by opponents of his tough new bikie gang laws. Comment now on the Premier's breach of privacy on 4BC.com.au.

JFK myths busted

4BC Mornings: The documentary based on the book written by Australian crime writer, Colin McLaren, about the assassination of John F Kennedy has been screened on SBS. Listen and comment now on the JFK assassination theories.

Bushfires and gardens

4BC Talking Gardening: Jennifer Stackhouse - Author joins Clair Levander to talk discuss the recent bushfires in NSW and the devastation caused.

Stop the smoking

4BC Breakfast: We all know smoking is bad for our health, the state government has just announced a total ban on smoking in prisons from next year. It sounds like a decision made in the best interest of prisoners health, do you agree?

Fairfax Radio: your home of cricket

4BC Sports Today: The Fairfax Network has signed a five year deal to become the official commercial radio partner of Cricket Australia. Ben Amarfio from Cricket Australia joins Sports Today to discuss what this means for 4BC listeners.

The legendary Rod Laver

4BC Mornings: Greg Cary and the 4BC Mornings team were greatly honoured to have Tennis Legend, Rod Laver in the studio, who has recently released his memoirs. Rod also fielded calls from listeners - watch the video inside.

Chris Bath raising awareness

4BC Breakfast: Have you or someone you love been affected by a stroke? What if most of these could be prevented? Chris Bath, who has a very personal interest in stroke treatment and prevention after her father suffered one in 2009, speaks to 4BC Breakfast.

Recreational motorcyclists wont take it

4BC Breakfast: How you would feel if you had to check in with the police every time you wanted to go out with your mates? Mark Hinchliffe, an advocate for the rights of recreational motorcyclists, talks to 4BC Breakfast.

Clive is in

4BC Breakfast: Clive Palmer has finally won the Sunshine Coast seat of Fairfax with a final margin of 53 votes. Dr Mary Crawford, former MP and lecturer in Government & Business at QUT School of Management talks to Ian and Loretta.

Should the Aust car industry die?

4BC Mornings Industry Minister Ian Macfarlane has admitted the Australian car industry may no longer be bailed out by Government handouts, as cabinet debate the future of the industry. Greg hosts a debate on the pros & cons of keeping the local industry afloat.

Federal warning to supermarket giants

4BC Mornings: Greg Cary speaks with dairy farmer Shane Paulger about the pressures Australian farmers are under to provide cheaper produce to the supermaket giants. The Federal goverment is put the issue on the agenda but is it too late.

Red Tape Buster

4BC Mornings: Shane Bowering joins Greg Cary to give an update on his battle with main roads department over compensation for business affected by roadworks. He also updates on his discussions with the Police Department on listener fines.

Di Morrissey on Afternoons

4BC Afternoons: Di Morrissey, one of our most successful authors with 21 bestsellers under her belt over the past in 21 years, joins Moyd and Loretta on Afternoons to talk about her latest book ‘The Winter Sea’.

Who you gonna call? Ghostbusters!

4BC Afternoons: We’ve all felt that shiver down our spine when you think someone or something is in your house late at night. But what happens when you’re right?! Moyd and Loretta talk to a paranormal investigator about ghosts.

Students learn new work skills

4BC Drive: High school students will be taught how to win over employers in a new school curriculum. Russell Zimmerman, Australian Retailers' Association Executive Director explains what employers are looking for to Gary Hardgrave.

Medical markers

4BC Afternoons: Medical wristbands provide peace of mind when the unexpected happens for those suffering from a life and death medical condition. However the design of the wristbands have come into question.

Dolly Parton with 4BC Breakfast

4BC Breakfast: International singing superstar, Dolly Parton, is coming to Brisbane next year for her Blue Smoke World Tour. She tells Ian and Mary about her excitement at returning to Australia, how her faith influences her life and whether or not she remembers what happened the last time she hugged Ian Skippen

Dr Carole Hungerford

4BC Mornings: Dr Carole Hungerford joins Greg Cary for her weekly chat. This week they speak about PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder) and the overuse of Statins to treat cholesterol issues. Listen now and have your say.