Banksy And Pinky - Triple M Central Queensland

CQ's own Mason Benson is riding from Brissy to The Goldie to raise money to help find a cure for cancer. As he preps for his first ride, he's already netted himself a cool $2500 as part of Ray White Yeppoon's Cycling 4 a Cure Team - which has raised just a touch under $55k!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Summer coming up way too quickly across Central Queensland, we caught up with Aussie Icon swimming coach Laurie Lawrence to help get all the info on keeping our kids safe!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After Macca pulled a whopper of a hair out of his schnoz, it got us wondering - when did you realise that you're getting older? Well, according to our callers - it's when they died, apparently?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kinglsey College's team Kingsley Kachow took the win in the Girls in Stem race at the Horizon Hydrogen Grand Prix in German - claiming victory over California's undefeated Oakwood High by a lap. We bought the entire team into the studio to have a yarn about their win! (I honestly thought the Kachow part was some sort of obscure cat food reference, but I just realised... it's Lightning McQueen ⚡

SHOCKING figures show we are owed, ON AVERAGE, $423 dollars by friends, family, partners and colleagues. According to Tommy Suffren of PayPal, it's not our love of smashed Avo that's causing the financial sufferin': it's our generosity. It also turns out; Pinky has a bit of a confession to make... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After we noticed the amount of people asking for help in finding lost birds across CQ, it got us wondering about our listeners and their avian friends. From lorikeet's to schnitties, maggie to rotisserie, we bloody love birds.

TragedyWhen the Cottee's handle's gone and you can't go on, it's tragedyWhen Macca cries and you don't know why, it's hard to bearA new bottle but no one loves you, but you're goin' nowhere... IT's A TRAGEDY!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A local production of the acclaimed Broadway play The Last 5 Years is featuring for several nights only at St Brendan's in Yeppoon - with a talented local cast and crew bringing the show to life. As one of only two Actors in the entire intimate production, Emma McGuire took the time to share why this show isn't to be missed!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A very special little girl Ellie has been fighting cancer for the past 2 years and was just lucky enough to ring the bell as her 1st stage of chemo comes to an end. As she bravely continues to battle through the next stage of her journey, Lifeblood's Gladstone Donor Centre are raising awareness and encouraging everyone to roll up their sleeves and give a lifesaving donation. Ellie's mum Aimee shares their story and why a kind gesture can be a life saving one.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tom Canfell of iAssist dropped in to the studio to have a chat about their new Tech Disconnect program - designed to do a safety check into digital tracking, including both through hardware and software.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CQ is hosting the first Queensland State Schools Cup, with local teacher Tyron Harvey setting up the comp to not only improve local league in schools but giving students an incentive to perform on the pitch and in their studies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Member for Keppell Nigel Hutton and his member for Rocky counterpart Donna Kirkland have launched a petition to establish a youth foyer in Central Queensland, to offer vulnerable youth between 16 and 25 safe and stable housing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After the massive bushfire on Mount Archer loomed over CQ, Mayor of Rockhampton Regional Council Tony Williams is spreading the message to be prepared and update our bushfire survival plans as we head into Spring.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Beach Day Out where No-one Misses Out is returning to Bell Park in Emu Park Friday 19th of September from 9:30 till 1:30. Krysten from the Home Support Association dropped in to let us know about the free, inclusive and accessible fun day out for all!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Macca trying to part with the dart, Pinky got some help from Jo Isbel - manager of the statewide Quitline service and a clinical psychologist to provide some insight into the battle to quit smoking and vaping - along with some useful tips and advice. If you too are thinking of quitting - it's never too late. Quitline's number is 13 78 48.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We caught up with Emily Malberg of Madloch Property to find out why Gladstone's most respected real estate agents are supporting Good Luck Truck for 2025 and giving a helping hand to the CQ community.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We caught up with Lachan Searle, community director for R U OK? Day to have a yarn about how we can all play a role in reaching out and helping those of us in their moments of need. Lachie offers some great tips in how to start these vitally important discussions and the power of presence and listening.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CQ All Schools Battle of the Bands winners Lost Cargo dropped into the studio for an amazing cover of Chappell Roan's Pink Pony Club and had a chat about their VERY short history and future plans!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Writing this blurb, I totally just realised Itchy and Scratchy refers to scratching an itch. There ya go!We got regifted some scratchies by resident Cryptographer Mick and turns out some of our listeners have been sitting on some juicy little wins a little bit too long...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pinky & Macca chat with Dr Jim Thompson, CEO at the Queensland Museum about the festival returning to Gladdy, and how having fun with Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths presents great opportunities for our kids! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.