Catch up on 99.7 Bridge FM interviews! Tue, 29 Sep 2026 08:39:22 -0400 https://997fm.com.au/ en-au © 2026 Catch up on 99.7 Bridge FM interviews! yes Moreton Bay, QLD, Australia 93f922ef-1caa-52f0-a3ba-c2851d68685e 99.7 Bridge FM episodic false Welcome to the 99.7 Bridge FM Interview Series – a collection of interviews with community leaders, local personalities, industry experts, musicians, and more!


Whether you missed the live broadcast or want to revisit your favourite moments, this is your chance to listen anytime, anywhere. Tune in for engaging discussions, insightful stories, and thought-provoking perspectives that connect and inspire our community.


Subscribe now and stay connected with the voices shaping Moreton Bay and beyond! 🎙️✨

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Moreton Bay, Community, News, Current Affairs, Lifestyle, Music, Events, Local Stories 99.7 Bridge FM https://storage.buzzsprout.com/p3qen2a00b35yugh207nvm7ef5b3?.jpg Catch up on 99.7 Bridge FM interviews! https://997fm.com.au/ Moreton Bay Today - City of Moreton Bay Mayor Peter Flannery discusses Council's challenges with the Homelessness Crisis Moreton Bay Today - City of Moreton Bay Mayor Peter Flannery discusses Council's challenges with the Homelessness Crisis Homelessness is a tough issue, and we’re seeing more and more of it across the City of Moreton Bay. Recent incidents at Pelican Park and Wyllie Park have also left plenty of locals frustrated and asking what can actually be done.

Mayor Peter Flannery joins Travis Groves on Moreton Bay Today to talk about the challenges facing Council, what it can and can’t do, and whether the recent incidents are pushing State and Federal governments to act more.

]]> Homelessness is a tough issue, and we’re seeing more and more of it across the City of Moreton Bay. Recent incidents at Pelican Park and Wyllie Park have also left plenty of locals frustrated and asking what can actually be done.

Mayor Peter Flannery joins Travis Groves on Moreton Bay Today to talk about the challenges facing Council, what it can and can’t do, and whether the recent incidents are pushing State and Federal governments to act more.

]]> Buzzsprout-19807052 Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:00:00 +1000 388 full false Moreton Bay Today - Housing Industry Association Managing Director Jocelyn Martin talks AI Data Centre Construction Bidding War for Tradies and Housing Costs Moreton Bay Today - Housing Industry Association Managing Director Jocelyn Martin talks AI Data Centre Construction Bidding War for Tradies and Housing Costs Australia’s data centre boom is putting even more pressure on an already stretched construction workforce. HIA Managing Director Jocelyn Martin joins Travis Groves on Moreton Bay Today to discuss the race for skilled tradies, what it could mean for building costs, why Queensland is bucking the national housing approvals trend, and how fuel prices, interest rates and global conflict are impacting the cost of building a home.

]]> Australia’s data centre boom is putting even more pressure on an already stretched construction workforce. HIA Managing Director Jocelyn Martin joins Travis Groves on Moreton Bay Today to discuss the race for skilled tradies, what it could mean for building costs, why Queensland is bucking the national housing approvals trend, and how fuel prices, interest rates and global conflict are impacting the cost of building a home.

]]> 99.7 Bridge FM Buzzsprout-19788159 Fri, 11 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +1000 262 full false Moreton Bay Today - Gerard Rennick talks One Nation, Immigration, Cost of Living, and Multinational Tax Evasion Moreton Bay Today - Gerard Rennick talks One Nation, Immigration, Cost of Living, and Multinational Tax Evasion Former Senator and People First Party founder Gerard Rennick joins Travis Groves on Moreton Bay Today for a straight-talking conversation about the rise of smaller parties, One Nation’s shock WA win, immigration, the cost-of-living crisis, housing, energy and fuel prices, plus his push to crack down on multinational companies shifting profits offshore to avoid paying their fair share of tax in Australia.

]]> Former Senator and People First Party founder Gerard Rennick joins Travis Groves on Moreton Bay Today for a straight-talking conversation about the rise of smaller parties, One Nation’s shock WA win, immigration, the cost-of-living crisis, housing, energy and fuel prices, plus his push to crack down on multinational companies shifting profits offshore to avoid paying their fair share of tax in Australia.

]]> 99.7 Bridge FM Buzzsprout-19740856 Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:00:00 +1000 681 full false Moreton Bay Today - Samantha Edmonds from the Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN) Moreton Bay Today - Samantha Edmonds from the Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN) Imagine paying nearly $120 for a $20 pack of smoothies. Complaints about soaring home care costs are surging since recent aged care reforms. 

Samantha Edmonds Director of Policy & Systemic Advocacy from the Older Persons Advocacy Network explains what families need to watch out for on this episode of Moreton Bay Today with Travis Groves. 

]]> Imagine paying nearly $120 for a $20 pack of smoothies. Complaints about soaring home care costs are surging since recent aged care reforms. 

Samantha Edmonds Director of Policy & Systemic Advocacy from the Older Persons Advocacy Network explains what families need to watch out for on this episode of Moreton Bay Today with Travis Groves. 

]]> 99.7 Bridge FM Buzzsprout-19011858 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +1000 399 full false Moreton Bay Today - Alison Price, CEO of the Waste and Recycling Industry of Queensland Moreton Bay Today - Alison Price, CEO of the Waste and Recycling Industry of Queensland Bin night might seem routine, but soaring fuel prices are hitting Queensland's waste and recycling industry hard — and your rates could be next. Trav catches up with Alison Price, CEO of the Waste and Recycling Industry of Queensland, about what it means for households and workers.

]]> Bin night might seem routine, but soaring fuel prices are hitting Queensland's waste and recycling industry hard — and your rates could be next. Trav catches up with Alison Price, CEO of the Waste and Recycling Industry of Queensland, about what it means for households and workers.

]]> 99.7 Bridge FM Buzzsprout-19011840 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +1000 415 full false It Takes 2 - Abby, Sofia and Safiya from Sandgate State High School Journalism Club It Takes 2 - Abby, Sofia and Safiya from Sandgate State High School Journalism Club On this episode of "It Takes 2", Suzy & Johnny catch up with Abby, Sofia and Safiya from Sandgate State High School Journalism Club as they reflect on a successful researching, writing, and publishing. 

]]> On this episode of "It Takes 2", Suzy & Johnny catch up with Abby, Sofia and Safiya from Sandgate State High School Journalism Club as they reflect on a successful researching, writing, and publishing. 

]]> 99.7 Bridge FM Buzzsprout-18281077 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +1000 680 full false Moreton Bay Today - Bruce Morcombe talks Daniels Law, Day for Daniel 2025, and What's Next... Moreton Bay Today - Bruce Morcombe talks Daniels Law, Day for Daniel 2025, and What's Next... Bruce Morcombe joins me to talk about Daniel’s Law, Queensland’s new child-sex-offender register named in honour of his son, and what it means for families. He also reflects on Day for Daniel 2025, Australia’s biggest child-safety awareness day, why wearing red still matters, and how every conversation helps protect kids.

He also looks ahead to what’s next for the Daniel Morcombe Foundation,  continuing the mission to educate, empower, and keep kids safe.

]]> Bruce Morcombe joins me to talk about Daniel’s Law, Queensland’s new child-sex-offender register named in honour of his son, and what it means for families. He also reflects on Day for Daniel 2025, Australia’s biggest child-safety awareness day, why wearing red still matters, and how every conversation helps protect kids.

He also looks ahead to what’s next for the Daniel Morcombe Foundation,  continuing the mission to educate, empower, and keep kids safe.

]]> 99.7 Bridge FM Buzzsprout-18176553 Wed, 12 Nov 2025 19:00:00 +1000 754 full false Moreton Bay Today - Federal Member for Petrie Emma Comer talks new Redcliffe Mental Health Medicare Clinic, U-16 Social Media Ban & Payday Super Moreton Bay Today - Federal Member for Petrie Emma Comer talks new Redcliffe Mental Health Medicare Clinic, U-16 Social Media Ban & Payday Super The new Redcliffe Medicare Mental Health Centre is now open, offering free, walk-in support for locals doing it tough. Federal Member for Petrie Emma Comer joins us to explain how it will improve access and care for our community.

We also unpack the government’s new under-16 social media rule, what “reasonable steps” mean for platforms like TikTok and Instagram, and whether it could pave the way for digital ID concerns.

Plus, Emma breaks down the upcoming Payday Super change, ensuring workers get their super every payday and what it means for small businesses.

]]> The new Redcliffe Medicare Mental Health Centre is now open, offering free, walk-in support for locals doing it tough. Federal Member for Petrie Emma Comer joins us to explain how it will improve access and care for our community.

We also unpack the government’s new under-16 social media rule, what “reasonable steps” mean for platforms like TikTok and Instagram, and whether it could pave the way for digital ID concerns.

Plus, Emma breaks down the upcoming Payday Super change, ensuring workers get their super every payday and what it means for small businesses.

]]> 99.7 Bridge FM Buzzsprout-18054280 Wed, 22 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +1000 576 full false Moreton Bay Today - Gerard Rennick talks March for Australia, Housing, U-16 Social Media Ban & Digital ID Moreton Bay Today - Gerard Rennick talks March for Australia, Housing, U-16 Social Media Ban & Digital ID The March for Australia returned to Brisbane, calling for stronger national unity and limits on mass immigration. Former Queensland Senator Gerard Rennick, now leader of the People First Party, joins Moreton Bay Today to discuss the movement, his clash with organisers, and his views on housing, immigration, and government overreach.

We also ask: should Australia cut immigration to ease pressure on housing, and is banning social media for kids under 16 really about safety, or a step toward digital control?

]]> The March for Australia returned to Brisbane, calling for stronger national unity and limits on mass immigration. Former Queensland Senator Gerard Rennick, now leader of the People First Party, joins Moreton Bay Today to discuss the movement, his clash with organisers, and his views on housing, immigration, and government overreach.

We also ask: should Australia cut immigration to ease pressure on housing, and is banning social media for kids under 16 really about safety, or a step toward digital control?

]]> 99.7 Bridge FM Buzzsprout-18046635 Tue, 21 Oct 2025 12:00:00 +1000 811 full false Moreton Bay Today - Construction Skills Queensland CEO Geoff Clare talks Workforce Development Moreton Bay Today - Construction Skills Queensland CEO Geoff Clare talks Workforce Development Queensland’s construction industry is set to boom, but there aren’t enough skilled workers to keep up. A shortfall of 50,000 tradespeople is expected by 2026–27, putting big projects at risk. CSQ CEO Geoff Clare joins us to talk about what’s behind the skills shortage and how their new $60 million training plan could open doors for people looking to get into the industry.

]]> Queensland’s construction industry is set to boom, but there aren’t enough skilled workers to keep up. A shortfall of 50,000 tradespeople is expected by 2026–27, putting big projects at risk. CSQ CEO Geoff Clare joins us to talk about what’s behind the skills shortage and how their new $60 million training plan could open doors for people looking to get into the industry.

]]> 99.7 Bridge FM Buzzsprout-17771703 Tue, 02 Sep 2025 18:00:00 +1000 343 full false Moreton Bay Today - Queensland Teachers Union President Cresta Richardson talks Strike Moreton Bay Today - Queensland Teachers Union President Cresta Richardson talks Strike In this espisode or Moreton Bay Today, we speak with Cresta Richardson, President of the Queensland Teachers’ Union, about the upcoming statewide teacher strike set for August 6. With more than 36,000 educators walking off the job, what does it mean for students, parents, and schools? Find out why teachers are taking action and what families need to prepare for. 

]]> In this espisode or Moreton Bay Today, we speak with Cresta Richardson, President of the Queensland Teachers’ Union, about the upcoming statewide teacher strike set for August 6. With more than 36,000 educators walking off the job, what does it mean for students, parents, and schools? Find out why teachers are taking action and what families need to prepare for. 

]]> 99.7 Bridge FM Buzzsprout-17616643 Tue, 05 Aug 2025 16:00:00 +1000 542 full false Moreton Bay Today - State Member for Redcliffe Kerri-anne Dooley Moreton Bay Today - State Member for Redcliffe Kerri-anne Dooley In this episode of Moreton Bay Today, we break down what the Queensland State Budget means for Redcliffe locals; from the long-awaited police station and hospital upgrades to extra support for families, Meals on Wheels, and local youth programs.

We also cover what the $4 million Scarborough Harbour upgrades will mean for boaties and businesses, plus the new inquiry into the CFMEU and how it aims to clean up dodgy practices on job sites and protect workers.

Plenty in the pipeline - dive in! 


]]> In this episode of Moreton Bay Today, we break down what the Queensland State Budget means for Redcliffe locals; from the long-awaited police station and hospital upgrades to extra support for families, Meals on Wheels, and local youth programs.

We also cover what the $4 million Scarborough Harbour upgrades will mean for boaties and businesses, plus the new inquiry into the CFMEU and how it aims to clean up dodgy practices on job sites and protect workers.

Plenty in the pipeline - dive in! 


]]> 99.7 Bridge FM Buzzsprout-17543745 Sun, 27 Jul 2025 08:00:00 +1000 795 full false Moreton Bay Today - Federal Member for Petrie Emma Comer Moreton Bay Today - Federal Member for Petrie Emma Comer Welcome to Moreton Bay Today. In this episode, we sat down with Federal Member for Petrie, Emma Comer, for a live interview on the key issues shaping our community.

We covered financial support for students on mandatory placements, the latest energy bill relief, wage rises, super reforms, and new incentives for apprentices. Plus, we asked how the government’s record hospital and Medicare funding will deliver real change for locals.

Big topics, straight answers - let’s dive in!

]]> Welcome to Moreton Bay Today. In this episode, we sat down with Federal Member for Petrie, Emma Comer, for a live interview on the key issues shaping our community.

We covered financial support for students on mandatory placements, the latest energy bill relief, wage rises, super reforms, and new incentives for apprentices. Plus, we asked how the government’s record hospital and Medicare funding will deliver real change for locals.

Big topics, straight answers - let’s dive in!

]]> 99.7 Bridge FM Buzzsprout-17500655 Wed, 16 Jul 2025 10:00:00 +1000 697 full false Moreton Bay Today - A Lawyer's Advice on Insurance Claims Moreton Bay Today - A Lawyer's Advice on Insurance Claims Damage caused by Tropical Cyclone Alfred has resulted in a significant number of insurance claims.

Understanding the claims process and knowing what steps to take can lead to better outcomes and help reduce the stress often associated with insurance claims.

Legal Aid Queensland Principal Lawyer Paul Holmes offers advice on the claims process and steps to take which can potentially lead to better outcomes and help reduce the stress often associated with insurance claims.

For FREE legal advice on insurance claims after Tropical Cyclone Alfred, call the Natural Disaster Legal Helpline on 1300 527 700.

]]> Damage caused by Tropical Cyclone Alfred has resulted in a significant number of insurance claims.

Understanding the claims process and knowing what steps to take can lead to better outcomes and help reduce the stress often associated with insurance claims.

Legal Aid Queensland Principal Lawyer Paul Holmes offers advice on the claims process and steps to take which can potentially lead to better outcomes and help reduce the stress often associated with insurance claims.

For FREE legal advice on insurance claims after Tropical Cyclone Alfred, call the Natural Disaster Legal Helpline on 1300 527 700.

]]> 99.7 Bridge FM Buzzsprout-16826338 Thu, 20 Mar 2025 10:00:00 +1000 556 full false Moreton Bay Today - Stories from Anonymous Fast-food Workers! Moreton Bay Today - Stories from Anonymous Fast-food Workers! From bizarre, sometimes scary customer encounters to unexpected chaos in the kitchen, the overnight shift is a world of its own. Our guests will share their craziest, funniest, and even scariest experiences—without revealing where they work or who they are. (Note: Voices have been altered to product the identity of the guests)

]]> From bizarre, sometimes scary customer encounters to unexpected chaos in the kitchen, the overnight shift is a world of its own. Our guests will share their craziest, funniest, and even scariest experiences—without revealing where they work or who they are. (Note: Voices have been altered to product the identity of the guests)

]]> 99.7 Bridge FM Buzzsprout-16693634 Wed, 26 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +1000 458 full false