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Spencer Howson @spencerhowson.bsky.social · 10h

Today’s “The Source” from Griffith Uni, on 4EB Global DAB+ as I type this, includes stories on:

One of 2025’s biggest sporting comebacks, the cost of gym memberships (+ free and low cost alternatives), and changes to the NDIS:

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The Source News on 4EB Global Digital

In today’s episode of The Source News….Who gets the chance to stay healthy and who gets left behind? Cathrina looks for the deeper meaning behind of one of the biggest sporting comeback…

thesourcenews.com

Spencer Howson @spencerhowson.bsky.social · 1d

In yesterday’s episode, which I’ve not yet shared here:

The impact of teachers taking industrial action, inside the Brisbane hip hop scene, the downside of tourism, directing Riverfire for TV, and the traditional school footy match where the rivalry runs deep!

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The Source News on 4EB Global Digital

October 7th 2025 – Episode 9 In today’s episode of The Source News… Rosalee investigates the impact of teachers taking industrial action, John takes you inside the Bris…

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Spencer Howson @spencerhowson.bsky.social · 1d

Today’s ep of Griffith University’s The Source News, as heard on 4EB Global Digital:

The TikTokification of literature

Can young artists afford to keep writing?

Decreasing support for young creatives

The ethics of charging extra for content in video games

thesourcenews.com/2025/10/08/t...

The Source News on 4EB Global Digital

October 7th 2025 – Episode 10 In today’s episode of The Source News, subtitled “The Price of Creation”… Bryana looks at the TikTok-ification of literature,…

thesourcenews.com

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Spencer Howson @spencerhowson.bsky.social · 5d

Good to see The Zoo living on, recognised with a plaque.

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Spencer Howson @spencerhowson.bsky.social · 7d

One of my fave ABC stations is seeking a producer. Just four hours by tilt train to Brisbane (bar onboard!) careers.abc.net.au/en/job/50501... 🚊🍷📻❤️

ABC Careers - Job Details - Producer, Bundaberg

careers.abc.net.au

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Spencer Howson @spencerhowson.bsky.social · 7d

Today’s “The Source News” includes: finding work post-uni, how you can help empower people living with disability, two very different perspectives on the recent anti-immigration protests, and a trip to an iconic Brisbane event with someone who’s never been before!

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The Source News on 4EB Global Digital

October 2nd 2025 – Episode 5 In today’s episode of The Source News… How to navigate the challenges of finding work post-university,  two very different perspectives on the r…

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Spencer Howson @spencerhowson.bsky.social · 8d

Today “The Source News” (on air now 4EB Global DAB+) features stories on GC light rail, rough sleepers, and AI in the workplace. A special thanks to both the Housing Minister and the Shadow Minister for taking time to speak to my student for his story. thesourcenews.com/2025/10/07/t...

The Source News on 4EB Global Digital

October 2nd 2025 – Episode 4 Today on The Source News… Josh and Charley report on the way rough-sleepers are being treated by authorities, Bekky investigates the effects of Artificial I…

thesourcenews.com

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Spencer Howson @spencerhowson.bsky.social · 8d

Great to catch up with former ABC Brisbane producer “Super” Jo Leutton, who’s now Senior Pastor at Riverlife.

📷 2003 / today

Spencer Howson @spencerhowson.bsky.social · 8d

This could be the biggest room I’ve ever played! 11.45am

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Spencer Howson @spencerhowson.bsky.social · 9d

Today’s episode of The Source News covered Vanuatu Independence Day, recycling soft plastics, the cost of therapy, the social benefits of volunteering at a community kitchen, and the second anniversary of the latest conflict in the Middle East. thesourcenews.com/2025/10/03/t...

The Source News on 4EB Global Digital

October 2nd 2025 – Episode 3 Today on The Source News… the importance of Vanuatu Independence Day celebrations in Brisbane, the difficulty of recycling soft plastics, how the price of t…

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Spencer Howson @spencerhowson.bsky.social · 9d

World’s smallest watermark and certainly not 4:3 safe!

Update: Anon, 25, tells me that’s a hotlink to the Tonight Show channel. #old 🤣

Spencer Howson @spencerhowson.bsky.social · 9d

Add Townsville to the locations where the #1 rating breakfast show isn’t local (it comes from Sea FM on the GC). radiotoday.com.au/xtra-insight...

Xtra Insights Survey 1 for Townsville proves a Hit for SCA teams

There’s been a change in the leaderboard in the latest Xtra Insights Survey for Townsville, with Hit 103.1 now the station most listened to (+3.1% to

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Spencer Howson @spencerhowson.bsky.social · 10d

Can’t get this song out of my head. No it’s not Tay Tay. open.spotify.com/track/5KgzNP... All your fault, @rob-mcknight.bsky.social !!

Spotify – Web Player

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Spencer Howson @spencerhowson.bsky.social · 10d

Looking forward to this one.

I’ll be telling stories and talking about the importance of local radio (11.45am-12.15pm).

Come along. It’s free. No more bread tags please. 🤪

Riverlife Church, Seventeen Mile Rocks, Wednesday 9am-1.45pm.

Spencer Howson @spencerhowson.bsky.social · 10d

Useful NRL celebration info sent out by… Brisbane Airport.

*In other words, please don’t come at the airport! 😎

Spencer Howson @spencerhowson.bsky.social · 11d

Reece Walsh appears to have taught himself to say “bloody” when he really wants to say something stronger. I respect that.

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Spencer Howson @spencerhowson.bsky.social · 11d

Broncos captain Adam Reynolds to David Crisafulli: “Build a bigger stadium!”

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Spencer Howson @spencerhowson.bsky.social · 11d

What a historic couple of weekends!! #brisbaneissport #brisbaneisfooty

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Spencer Howson @spencerhowson.bsky.social · 11d

Same 🤣

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Spencer Howson @spencerhowson.bsky.social · 11d

My first time on radio was QUT News on 4EB in August 1990. All this week at 4pm, I’ll be tuning in to 4EB Global Digital on DAB+ where my Griffith students are launching their own media careers! The shows are also being posted at thesourcenews.com. Check back at the end of the week to hear them all.

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Spencer Howson @spencerhowson.bsky.social · 11d

#sundAItrainvideo #cannonhillmodeltrainclub

Spencer Howson @spencerhowson.bsky.social · 12d

Heck this was a good burger today (being a member of Cannon Hill train club means regular pub lunches!) Also: there were two Class 37s at the club today!