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Brett Debritz
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Content creator and, according to a follower elsewhere, "discount store Santa". Others call me Bert or Mister Brisbane.
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My thoughts on new Sandilands sanctions: "This ruling will, no doubt, dismay those who thought that ACMA would drop a metaphorical tonne of bricks on the dirty duo."
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Is Kyle Sandilands finally facing the music?
Or, as ARN’s share price crashes, has the regulator hit him with a limp lettuce again? And: who is Jason Matthews?
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November 13, 2025 at 7:19 AM
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Radio news: ACMA not-so-surprise ruling on Kyle Sandilands, and ARN's share price crash.
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Is Kyle Sandilands finally facing the music?
Or, as ARN’s share price crashes, has the regulator hit him with a limp lettuce again? And: who is Jason Matthews?
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November 12, 2025 at 10:47 PM
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BREAKING: Fake celebrity disputes real event.
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Kim Kardashian: Nasa hits back at reality star's moon landing conspiracy
In a recent episode of her TV series, the reality star says she believes the moon landing was fake.
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November 11, 2025 at 7:52 PM
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Is there too much sport on TV and radio -- or barely enough?
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Media giants take a punt on sport
Radio, TV and streaming networks are all chasing sport rights. But are they spending more than they can afford? And not everybody likes sport...
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November 11, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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Something to look forward to in 2026: new music from Joe Jackson.
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Joe Jackson - Hope and Fury | Rough Trade - (LP - Black, CD) | Rough Trade
Discover Hope and Fury by Joe Jackson on earMUSIC. A blend of sophisticated pop with LatinJazzFunkRock vibes. Vinyl records available.
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November 10, 2025 at 9:05 PM
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Presenter Jonathan Uptin is reported to be among staff leaving 9News Brisbane.
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Axe falls on 9News Brisbane staff
Presenter Jonathan Uptin is reported to be among people leaving the TV network. Also: The Bugle blows into Brisbane.
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November 10, 2025 at 5:12 AM
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Australian radio. RIP, Lawsie. Plus: where @NewsTalk4BC went wrong and how they risk doing it again. “It was as if they hired Penn and Teller and then told them to lay off the magic stuff.”
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Dean and Sofie: cereal thrillers?
Also: Has 4BC struck gold with its new Brekkie duo? There is cause for optimism — but is Ray Hadley waiting in the wings?
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November 10, 2025 at 12:16 AM
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The Golden Tonsils has hung up the headphones and switched off the mic for the final time. RIP, John Laws.
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November 9, 2025 at 9:45 AM
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The weekend quiz: celebs with hidden talents or second careers.
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Quiz: celebrities’ hidden talents
What do you know about what the rich and famous do in their spare time?
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November 8, 2025 at 1:59 AM
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Dean Miller and Sofie Formica will be the new hosts of 4BC Breakfast, and they promise to bring some bright banter to the table.
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It’s Sofie and Dean for Breakfast on 4BC
Nine Radio takes a new direction with Sofie Formica and Dean Miller. Also: Stav Davidson and Matthew Toomey celebrate 20 years.
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November 7, 2025 at 2:49 AM
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Breaking radio news: Sofie Formica and Dean Miller for 4BC Breakfast.
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It’s Sofie and Dean for Breakfast on 4BC
Nine Radio takes a new direction with Sofie Formica and Dean Miller. Also: Stav Davidson and Matthew Toomey celebrate 20 years.
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November 6, 2025 at 10:45 PM
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Despite being a fast-growing city that will host the Olympics in 2032, Brisbane remains an afterthought to the decision-makers in Sydney and Melbourne.
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Brisbane just doesn’t matter (to them)
The real decision-makers in the media are ensconced interstate. What we like or want isn’t an issue for them. Also: KIIS aims low.
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November 6, 2025 at 8:47 PM
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Brisbane radio favourites Laurel Edwards, Gary Clare and Mark Hine have a new podcast including new content and classic interviews with the likes of Brian Wilson and Brian Cadd.
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Laurel, Gary and Mark are back!
The former 4KQ and 4BC Breakfast radio trio have reinvented themselves while 4BH’s Barbecue Bob wins an award.
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November 5, 2025 at 10:21 PM
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Hollywood is rebooting another classic sitcom. Will the new Bewitched be a homage to a beloved 1960s show, or will they ruin the original magic?
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Please don’t ruin our memories of Bewitched
Is the reboot of a Sixties sitcom a cause for celebration or concern?
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November 5, 2025 at 10:16 PM
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How AI introduced me to superstar Margot Urban, croc hunter Steve Inkin, music act Peroinices and the great actor, Mr Academy Award.
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November 4, 2025 at 8:46 PM
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I refuse to feel guilty about this; because, like everyone else, I’ve already paid for it. Over and over again. thewrinkle.substack.com/p/in-support...
In support of the state pension
In Australia, the government helps provide for retirees. It is not charity.
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November 4, 2025 at 2:10 AM
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The oldest person in the world is 116. As of today, my life experiences, interests and opinions and hers are the same -- according to the #ageist marketing experts who create surveys like this.
November 3, 2025 at 10:47 PM
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When Brett met Ben Elton. My encounters with the comedian behind The Young Ones, Blackadder and We Will Rock You.
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Ben there, done that
As comedian and writer Ben Elton visits Brisbane to promote his book, I reminisce. Plus: radio news, and a comedy-horror musical mystery.
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November 3, 2025 at 8:09 AM
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Laurel, Gary and Mark are back! Read about (and hear some of) their new Classic Conversations podcast at Mister Brisbane.
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Laurel, Gary and Mark are back!
The former 4KQ and 4BC Breakfast radio trio have reinvented themselves while 4BH’s Barbecue Bob wins an award.
misterbrisbane.substack.com
November 2, 2025 at 9:43 PM
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Popular Brisbane radio trio Laurel Edwards, Gary Clare and Mark Hine are back with their best bits.
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Laurel, Gary and Mark are back!
The former 4KQ and 4BC Breakfast radio trio have reinvented themselves while 4BH’s Barbecue Bob wins an award.
misterbrisbane.substack.com
November 2, 2025 at 8:05 PM
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Ben Elton's back in Brisbane this week. I reminisce here about our encounters over the years.
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Ben there, done that
As comedian and writer Ben Elton visits Brisbane to promote his book, I reminisce. Plus: radio news, and a comedy-horror musical mystery.
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November 2, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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If you're interested in radio, read this excellent piece by Jen Seyderhelm at #radioinfo
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A woman's place is in production or podcasts - RadioInfo Australia
My first reaction, like many others as the ARN Upfronts were being rolled out last Wednesday, was "All those women, gone." Being upset and angry will not make a lick of difference at this point in tim...
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November 2, 2025 at 3:37 AM
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Australian radio: It’s almost as if women were some sort of minority group, rather than (just over) half the population.
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Media: it’s a man’s world
The latest radio reshuffle is further proof that it pays to be a bloke in the media. Plus: when will Kyle Sandilands get his act together?
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November 2, 2025 at 1:18 AM
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Memo to the Courier-Mail: the Caxton Hotel and Beetson are on opposite sides of the street, making it somewhat difficult to measure the distance between them in "doors".
November 1, 2025 at 6:04 AM
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Re. Andrew Windsor: Many much-more-deserving people would be grateful for the "humiliation" of having a free roof over the head, servants to do their bidding and no financial worries for life. Not to mention the Teflon-like ability to avoid police scrutiny over serious allegations of criminality.
November 1, 2025 at 3:00 AM