Tell Us What You Really Think? with Graham Higgins

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Local issues. Current affairs. Different points of view. And plenty to talk about. Join Graham Higgins for Tell Us What You Really Think?, a program that puts conversation and the issues that matter to our community front and centre. Graham Higgins has never been short of something to say! He’s been asking questions and sharing his thoughts for most of his life — from earning the nickname “The Commentator” in Grade One, to a career in radio journalism that saw him reading news for 26 stations across Queensland. Add experience in politics and local business, including his years at Toowoomba’s Vacy Hall, and Graham brings a unique perspective to the microphone. Each week, Graham explores what’s happening around Toowoomba and the Darling Downs, tackles the stories making news and gives locals the chance to join the conversation. Got something to say? Tell us what you really think!

Episodes

  1. Aug 24

    The Liberals have a One Nation Problem an opinion piece by Graham Higgins aired 24 August 2026

    The Liberals Have a One Nation Problem … Have They Learned Nothing in 40 Years? I've been watching what's happening between the Liberal Party and One Nation with a growing sense of déjà vu. Because nearly forty years ago, I watched something remarkably similar from inside Parliament House. I was working as a political staffer for a federal frontbencher who had also been President of the Liberal Party in Queensland. And in 1987 the Liberal leadership was being torn apart by Joh Bjelke-Petersen's extraordinary “Joh for Canberra” campaign .... See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  2. Aug 20

    Another Billionaire funded political advertisement - Graham Higgins Oped - aired 3 August 2026

    Can money buy political influence? or are voters more discerning? Can Australia's Richest person Mrs Gina Rinehart use her money to boost One Nation into government? Is democracy under threat or are Australians smart enough to see what's happening? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  3. Aug 20

    How does Labor win back trust? - Opinion Piece by Graham Higgins aired 17 August 2026

    Australians are losing trust in the Labor Party the latest Newspoll has the party at 29% of the vote. Labor is having trouble holding on to its supporters. Graham Higgins explores the big political issue in "How can Labor win back trust?"   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  4. Aug 20

    Who's doing the heavy lifting? - Opinion Piece by Graham Higgins

    The Reserve Bank of Australia is trying to get inflation under control by increasing interest rates. The Federal Government is still spending considerable sums on programs and is not reigning in spending fast enough. The result is mortgage holders are doing the heavy lifting in the economy and going without. Graham Higgins explores whether there is a better way ...  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  5. Aug 20

    Hayden and Higgins Satire "Government by Common Sense" aired 17 August 2026

    Is it possible to govern Australia only using Common Sense? Graham Higgins interviews One Nation leader Senator Pauline Hanson (played by his collaborator Aly Hayden) about whether One Nation has any costed policies for voters to consider at the next election. It is worth exploring these issues as One Nation believes it is ready to govern but hasn't got any details to inform voters on how it's going to fix the problems: See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Local issues. Current affairs. Different points of view. And plenty to talk about. Join Graham Higgins for Tell Us What You Really Think?, a program that puts conversation and the issues that matter to our community front and centre. Graham Higgins has never been short of something to say! He’s been asking questions and sharing his thoughts for most of his life — from earning the nickname “The Commentator” in Grade One, to a career in radio journalism that saw him reading news for 26 stations across Queensland. Add experience in politics and local business, including his years at Toowoomba’s Vacy Hall, and Graham brings a unique perspective to the microphone. Each week, Graham explores what’s happening around Toowoomba and the Darling Downs, tackles the stories making news and gives locals the chance to join the conversation. Got something to say? Tell us what you really think!

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