Cancer Breakthroughs, Radioactive Water and the Great Pineapple Story

Danny Hoyland and Damien Lee return for another lively Saturday morning on West Bremer Radio, mixing local stories, fascinating interviews, history, food, science and plenty of classic studio banter. Shane Baring weighs in on controversy surrounding FIFA before sharing the latest grant opportunities available through Red Tape Busters. With the regular fishing report temporarily off the hook, Danny and Damien explore some of the more unusual fishing lure names, including the Whopper Plopper, Drunken Disorderly and Slobber Knocker. Ranger Nick joins the program from Casino with a camp-oven recipe for native finger lime scones and reveals plans for an Australian Book of Records attempt involving a giant meatloaf shaped like Australia. Dr Deb Mills discusses promising developments in cancer vaccines and immunotherapy, including research aimed at teaching the immune system to recognise and attack cancer cells. She also explains how lifestyle choices may help prevent some cancers. Horticulturist Paul Plant busts the social media myth that every new plant must immediately be repotted, while Dr Janine Young explains how advanced scanning and artificial intelligence have helped researchers read an ancient Herculaneum scroll carbonised during the eruption of Mount Vesuvius. Food scientist Jeremy Rowland talks about judging native Australian honey at the Ekka, the unique qualities of stingless bee honey and why bees are essential to the world’s food supply. History Out There’s Harold Peacock shares the remarkable story of the Macadilla bore, once promoted as a miracle cure for everything from rheumatism to digestive problems—despite its water being described as both radioactive and a laxative. Sunday Mail journalist Jane Keogh traces Queensland’s long love affair with pineapples, from early farms and soldier settlements to the Golden Circle cannery, pineapple upside-down cake and the famous Big Pineapple. Jack Sim also delves into a mysterious 1971 telegram allegedly sent by devil worshippers from Toowong Cemetery, while Sam Ingham provides the latest from the Normanby and Rocklea Hotels, including rugby, hearty pub meals and a fiery new food challenge. It is another packed episode featuring curious history, local characters, useful advice and plenty of laughs from Wake Up With Dr Dan.