On the show today: Olympia is back and covering the day's headlines. We also hear more of your thoughts about daylight savings and just how good it is to not have our clocks changed in the sunshine state.
Gardening sees Arno King and Olympia get stuck into your questions straight away! Arno provides tips on spraying mango trees and lychee trees to avoid bugs that bore into them, how to remove lichen from dwarf Exoras, thoughts on how to treat a sick cycad, and can you eat the yellow berry from a Magnolia tree? Arno shares some words of warning.
PLUS Arno shares his plant of the week: the flourishing Bougainvillea! A beautiful flowering plant that loves our subtropical climate.

In the second hour; Olympia chats with TH7 co-founder and former QLD Reds player Tom Harvey. As one of Australia’s leading recovery, wellness and longevity groups; TH7 has unveiled a world-class hub at the YG Riverside Village retail precinct at Yeerongpilly Green. Tom tells us more about his background prior to TH7 and what TH7 offers.

Queensland Ballet Company Artist, David Power, calls in to tell us more about Queensland Ballet’s latest production, ‘Coco Chanel: the Life of a Fashion Icon’. It’s proving to be a box-office hit with tickets now completely sold out ahead of opening night and David tells us more about the show and what else is on offer in the season.

There are also a stack of fundraising events this month to bring awareness to Epilepsy! Epilepsy Chief Executive Chris Doherty joins Olympia to give us the lowdown.

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On the show today: Olympia covers the day's headlines, including the age-old debate of daylight savings! Should QLD join the rest of the East Coast? We hear your thoughts.

Gardening is back for another week, and sees Paul Plant and Olympia get straight into answering your questions! Paul provides thoughts on strategies to treat a Boras-attacked Leopard tree, if a green tea recipe with Geranium leaves is worth a try, identifying an Orchid cutting, using potting mix to fill in holes in soil areas and getting rid of stink bugs from citrus.

PLUS Paul introduces his plant of the week: ‘Pink Champagne’ Callistemon! An Australian native that loves full sun and attracts all manner of wildlife.

In the second hour; Olympia chats with 99 Bikes’ Michelle Mordike following the Government’s announcement that they will set aside $1 million for the new e-mobility scheme, offering $200 towards the purchase of new e-scooters and $500 for e-bikes. Michelle talks about the growing popularity of e-scooters and e-bikes and some ideal places around our city to take one out for a spin.

We also love a good Brissie success story, so we hear from WearOptimo CEO Professor Mark Kendall - a company that is developing a micro-wearable sensor which can record a person’s hydration levels instantaneously. Mark tells us more about the important uses for this tech and why we need something like this as the hotter months come through.

PLUS: We hear from Andrew South of First National By The Bay for a weekly real estate update.

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On the show today: Olympia is back and celebrating a strong win for our Brisbane Lions in the AFL Grand Final yesterday!
Gardening sees Arno King and Olympia debrief on Arno’s trip to Toowoomba last week during the Carnival of Flowers. Arno tells us about what he saw and what inspired him most - including this year's Grand Champion! Arno also answers your questions about how to treat Frangipani cuttings, growing Anthuriums indoors and a miniature lemon tree that’s under attack.
PLUS Arno shares his plant of the week: Birdnest Anthuriums, a hardy plant great for foliage drama under trees.

In the second hour; Olympia shares a statement from Urban Utilities following last week's coverage of a typo error that could be costing customers in their water bills.
Darkfield will make its long-awaited return to Brisbane with fan-favourite shipping container experiences including Séance, Flight and Maho Magic Bar. We hear from producer Nathan Alexander who tells us more about their record breaking season around the country and what we can expect in Brissy this spooky season.
We also hear from one of Brisbane’s oldest ongoing ethnic clubs “Polonia” Polish Association of Queensland Inc. Club President, Stan Macionis, joins Olympia to tell us more about its history and an upcoming Herring and Vodka event that is open to all.

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On the show today: Olympia covers the day's headlines, including the recent dismissal of Broncos coach Kevin Walters and emerging details surrounding his exit. We also hear from local Chelmer resident Barbara, who tells us more about plans to demolish the St David’s Memorial Hall that have been greeted with community outrage.

Gardening is back for another week, and sees Paul Plant and Olympia discuss contrast in your garden. Paul talks about utilising colour to help give your garden a point of difference. Paul also answers your questions about robust tomato plants, suitable indoor plants for a nursing home, and how often you should fertilise potted roses.
PLUS Paul introduces his plant of the week: the Seaside Daisy (Erigeron karvinskianus), native to South America but adaptable to a range of soil types.

In the second hour; Olympia chats with Community Hero’s recipient John Knight. John has dedicated years to rescuing Koalas and improving their quality of life, and we hear more from John about how he feels about this recognition and what motivates him to volunteer for this cause.
We also hear more about the exciting world of Supercross! One of the most popular motorcycling sports and full of gravity defying jumps and tricks. Olympia speaks with Motocross and Supercross racer Chad Reed ahead of the upcoming event in Kayo Stadium where his son, Tate, will be competing.

PLUS: We hear from Andrew South of First National By The Bay for a weekly real estate update.

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On the show today: Olympia is back to round out your weekend, covering the headlines of the day.

Gardening sees Paul Plant and Olympia discuss how to encourage butterflies in your garden, with Paul giving his 3 top tips to encourage our winged friends to visit more often.
Paul also answers your questions about attracting bees to your garden, and how to stop attacks on Macadamia nut tree flowers.
PLUS Paul shares his plant of the day: Pink Chinese Fringe Flower (Loropetalum Chinense var. rubrum) - a gorgeous flowering plant that has many uses.

In the second hour; Olympia talks about a typo in Urban Utilities ‘Pipeline’ paper brochure that is costing payers when confronted with their water bills. We also hear your experiences with Urban Utilities.
Larapinta Polo player Michael Irvine joins Olympia ahead of today's Australian Polo Open. Michael comes from a family of passionate polo players, and tells us more about what’s on offer at today’s event.

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On the show today: Olympia covers the day's headlines, including the new Brisbane City Council flood maps that have triggered a tenfold increase in insurance costs for some residents; with homes that have never flooded now being considered high-risk zones. We hear your feedback on this issue.
Gardening is back for another week, and sees Paul Plant and Olympia discuss compost: what can you add to enhance your composting? Paul talks through some of the options and what to keep in mind. Paul also answers your questions about gall wasps, eliminating invasive bamboo, and how to get rid of small fungus gnats that fly around some pot plants.
PLUS Paul introduces his plant of the week: the Burle Marx Prayer Plant (ctenanthe burle-marxii) - a Brazilian native that has a lovely fish-bone pattern.

In the second hour; Olympia chats with local business owner Kylie Loch from Little Genovese at Coorparoo, as rising café prices see some punters paying more than $7 for a takeaway coffee. Kylie tells us if she thinks $7 for a small coffee is a reasonable amount to pay, and how council, electricity and lack of infrastructure are adding to small business pressures across the board.
Greyhound Adoption Day is happening in Capalaba today, and we hear from GAP Rehoming Manager Lisa Kohler on how you can get involved to give these retired race hounds a loving home.
PLUS: We hear from Andrew South of First National By The Bay for a weekly real estate update.

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On the show today: Olympia is back to round out your weekend, covering the headlines of the day.
Gardening sees Arno King and Olympia answer your questions straight away!
Arno answers your questions about a climbing rose that’s a bit of a “menace”, the ideal placement of a Fiddle leaf fig, the replanting of a dwarf valencia orange tree, and best care practice for Bonsai’s.
PLUS Arno shares his plant of the day: the Pink Trumpet Tree (Tabebuia rosea) - known for its pink tubular flowers with a yellow centre.

In the second hour; Olympia chats with 4BC host Jason Dasey following the death of beloved Aussie actor and radio host Lex Marinos this weekend.
Elsewhere: Bray Park residents are raising serious concerns about plans to upgrade John Bray Park, which they fear will destroy critical koala habitat and harm other native wildlife. Koala Advocate for the City of Moreton Bay QLD, Karin Machell, joins Olympia to discuss this issue further and what actions residents will take if the project cannot be altered.
PLUS Olympia chats to Moogie House Owner Tara Wallace as we give away 1 nights accommodation for a couple at Moogie Glamp in Moogerah to one lucky listener!

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On the show today: Olympia covers the day's headlines, including domestic violence offenders increasingly being fined, rather than jailed, for breaching court orders.
Gardening is back for another week, and sees Paul Plant and Olympia discuss the myths of Epsom Salts in gardening. Can it help your plants grow? Can it make fruit sweeter? Paul tells us all about it.
Paul also answers your questions about engaging a Horticulturist to provide a consultation, striking lavender and which animal manure reigns supreme as a fertiliser.
PLUS Paul introduces his plant of the week: the Rice Flower (Ozothamnus diosmifolius), a native to Southern QLD and NSW.

In the second hour; with the Brisbane Festival in full swing, there’s so much to see and do across our city. We hear from artist and weaver Grace Lillian Lee, whose intricate woven pieces you may have seen in art galleries all around Australia. Grace joins Olympia to talk about her weaving style, her upcoming collection with Jean Paul Gaultier and where you can see her works throughout this month.
It’s also the 75th year of the Toowoomba Carnival of Flowers, the longest-running floral event of its kind in Australia. We hear from Toowoomba Mayor Geoff McDonald about their blooming amazing line up for you this spring.
PLUS: We hear from Andrew South of First National By The Bay for a weekly real estate update.

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