Bligh annihilation
A galaxy poll in the The Sunday Mail has caused grave concern for Queensland Premier Anna Bligh, suggesting the Bligh Labor Government faces annihilation in the next state election. 4BC Breakfast talks to Political Expert from Griffith University, Dr Paul Williams, about the future of Queensland Politics.
Queensland’s population
4BC Breakfast talks with Director of the Australian Demographic and Social Research Institute, Professor Peter McDonald and Executive Director, Local Government Association, Greg Hallam, about capping Queensland’s population, a task that is claimed as ‘too hard’.
My restaurant rates!
We’ve seen that rating something can lead to controversy in people’s opinions. Restaurants are the latest businesses that could be subject to some kind of hygiene rating to be displayed on the door. 4BC breakfast has John Hart and Scott Driscoll discussing the pros and cons.
Name shame the youth?
A new idea has been suggested in youth crime with young offenders being named and shamed as part of rehabilitating the offender. Breakfast talks with Research Analyst, from The Australian Institute of Criminology Dr Kelly Richards.
Camouflaged deal
Is it fair that the Australian Defence Dept has placed an order with China to manufacture the camouflage material used in Australian soldier’s uniforms? Joining 4BC Breakfast is Neil James, Executive Director for the Australian Defence Association. He discusses the ethics and the loss of Australian jobs from this decision.
Legal drinking age
Breakfast talks with Chair of Alcohol Education and Rehabilitation Foundation, Scott Wilson and Host of the 4BC Motoring Show and Managing Director of driversafety.com.au, Russell White, about calls from the PM that the legal drinking age be lifted to 21 years.
Wild storms sweep South-East
Wild storms that swept the South-East over the weekend claimed the lives of a mother and a teenage boy. Breakfast talks to Emergency Services Minister, Neil Roberts about the deaths.
QLD police tarnished
A group of QLD police officers embroiled in a drug corruption scandal, await investigation into allegations made against them. After the CMC (Crime and Misconduct Commission) conducted weekend raids in Brisbane and the Gold Coast, including the Surfer's Paradise police station, QLD Police Minister Neil Roberts joins 4BC Breakfast to voice his concerns, but also to put the public's mind at rest.
Work longer, smarter
Older Australians are being urged to work longer with a new work scheme set up to boost productivity and retirement incomes. Treasurer Wayne Swan joins 4BC Breakfast.
From Cancer to Wellness
Gold Coast mother Kristine Matheson cured herself of cancer and has the recipes to prove it. Kristine Matheson was told to get her affairs in order to die when diagnosed with an aggressive melanoma. Kristine shunned chemotherapy, instead she set about changing her life starting with her diet. Now she is sharing her secrets to good health. Kristine joins 4BC Breakfast.
PM: ‘Flat out, all day, every day’
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd joins 4BC Breakfast, answering listener’s questions on climate change and travel, hitting back at claims his extensive overseas travel is part and parcel of the job, that benefits the nation. The PM goes on to say that climate change is real, and tells of his love for the job and gives listeners a first hand look at a day in the life of Australia’s Prime Minister.
Story of survival
Breakfast talks with Brisbane man and son of a Centaur survivor, Barry McCosker, who shares the story of his father’s frantic survival from the sinking ship as dramatic new images of the wreck have been released.
My School site
User demand and publication issues have set the Federal Government's My School website off to a patchy start, amid claims the site will also generate unhealthy competition between schools. Breakfast talks with childhood education expert from Queensland University of Technology, Professor Karen Thorpe, about the advantages and disadvantages of grading schools.
More people, a bad idea?
Australian entrepreneur Dick Smith has suggested plans to massively boost Australia's population is a bad idea and must be stopped, claiming Australia does not have enough food or water to support millions more people, Smith joins the 4BC Breakfast show. Listen now.
Toughest conditions
Teenage Queensland sailor Jessica Watson faced her toughest conditions to date on her non-stop unassisted trip around the world. Jessica’s’ Mother, Julie joins the 4BC Breakfast show talking about the conditions and the damage to Jessica’s boat.
Go to work, says treasurer
State Treasurer Andrew Fraser joins the 4BC Breakfast show pledging Queenslanders to do the right thing and not throw work the day before Australia Day, gifting lousy workers a four-day weekend.
ATO: $500 million in unclaimed benefits
Thousands of eligible Australians have unclaimed benefits with the ATO, leaving more than $500 million in unclaimed money. 4BC Breakfast talks with Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan about how eligible Australians can claim.
Tony Abbott on virginity
On the road with Tony Abbott, Breakfast talks with Australian Women’s Weekly, editor-in-chief Helen McCabe about the leader of the oppositions latest comments regarding virginity.
Koala shot
Breakfast talks with Michael Beatty, RSPCA, about a Koala and its baby being shot in Morayfield yesterday. Forensic psychologist Paul Wilson joins the debate claiming whoever was responsible for the shooting may commit more acts of animal cruelty.
It's just a power pole
Queensland gone mad? A power pole at Narangba stands one metre from the kerb surrounded by a freshly completed road. 4BC Breakfast was on the scene to take photos. See the images now.
Benjamin Andrew Footpath Library
Sarah Garnett, Founding Director of the Benjamin Andrew Footpath Library
'Don't Swallow Your Gum!'
Lets face it - You have more access to medical information than ever before, and yet you still believe “facts” about your body and health that are just plain wrong. Dr Rachel Vreeman has outed the greatest myths about the human body in her new book.
Try this on for size
If you were a shoe, what shoe would you be? Breakfast talks to Verica Jokic , former journalist and creator of the website, cityhobo.com. Verica is on a mission to compare Brisbane’s suburbs to a type of shoe.
'Threat to kids'
Breakfast talks to Hetty Johnston from Bravehearts, about a convicted child sex pest living near young children and close to schools, who is considered a high risk of reoffending.
Hitman returns
News at the Broncos is Tonie ‘Hit man’ Carroll confirms he plans to come out of retirement to help the Broncos. Jamie talks to the Bronco enforcer about the return.
Cycle to Cairns
85-year-old Jack Griffin from Tweed Heads, is aiming to cycle from Brisbane to Cairns, a 1,680-kilometre journey. Jamie talks to Jack about his passion for cycling.
Breeding mummies' boys
According to experts, Australia is breeding a generation of mummies' boys who don't want to fly the family coop. KPMG Demographer, Bernard Salt, joins Breakfast to describe the convenience of 'hotel mamma'.
Charting the skies
Charles Kingsford Smith led a team of four brave men across the Pacific Ocean to claim his place in the aviation history books. Jamie Dunn talks to distinguished author, Peter Fitzsimons, about his new book 'Charles Kingsford Smith and Those Magnificent Men'.
Steven Frampton
4BC Breakfast raised money for a sporting wheel chair for Steven Frampton and he is now going to compete in the national wheel chair basketball titles. Jamie talks to Carolyn Frampton, Steven’s mother.
Singing sensation Mark Vincent
It’s not Luciano Pavarotti, and it’s not Andrea Bocelli, it’s 15-year-old opera singing sensation Mark Vincent who appeared on Channel Seven's Australia's Got Talent. Jamie talks with the youngster about his passion for singing.
Sky-high aspirations
Brisbane adventurer Glenys Ambe will be the first Australian woman to take a commercial flight into space after purchasing her place in history. The 56-year-old fashion shop owner joins Jamie Dunn to explain her fascination with outer-space exploration.
Masterchef Chris
Jamie talks to Masterchef Australia Finalist and Beer-mason, Chris Badenoch. Chris has been a strong competitor in the TV series by impressing the judges with his inventive style of cooking.
Layne Beachley
Breakfast talks to 7 times womens world surfing champion Layne Beachley about her appearance on the television series ‘Dancing With The Stars’.
From Stress to Success
Learn how to de-stress with these thirty-one tips. Breakfast talks to Author and Expert in Human Behaviour, Dr John Demartini.
Sleeping a little easier
Jeanne Madden is aware of the imminent dangers, but her dream is too important to give up. The Brisbane school teacher is reaching out to the homeless community one bed at a time. She joins Jamie Dunn to discuss the importance of a good night's sleep on the street.
Super vegetables
Leading scientist at the Department of Primary Industries in Victori, Dr Rod Jones, talks with Jamie about leading world first team in agriculture creating super vegetables, scientifically proven to help enhance health and wellbeing.
Richard Davey
A Bright and Crimson Flower is a theatre production written around the experiences of Australian POWs who were captured by the Japanese following the fall of Singapore in 1942 (through to 1945). Jamie talks to playwright, Richard Davey about the production.
Angus Lane
“Girls and boys when you go home tonight, put your arms around your parents, and tell them you love them”. Jamie talks to legendary Ekka ground announcer, Angus Lane, live in studio.
Indian Chief, Dr Medicine Crowe
Live in studio: Jamie talks with Indian Chief, Dr Medicine Crowe, member of the touring Sandhill Band of Indians from the state of New Jersey, USA. The Sand Hill Band of Indians are the oldest historically documented Delaware Tribe on record. Listen now.
Ted Malone
Jamie Dunn talks with shadow minister for emergency services, Ted Malone, regarding dispatch services provided by the Queensland Ambulance Service.
Terry O'Gorman
Jamie Dunn interview: The life of Terry O’Gorman, President of the Australian Council for Civil. Terry acted with considerable success for a number of persons charged in the wake of the Fitzgerald Inquiry and has a reputation for fierce commitment.
5kg burger
Jamie Dunn talks with Nindigully publican, Steven Burns, who is offering a 5kg burger on the menu worth $36. The deal is, if you can eat it, you can take home a keg of Heineken.
Monster or boat?
Jamie talks with researcher, Adrian Shine, of the Loch Ness Project about new claims an eagle-eyed Google Earth user claims to have found new photographic evidence of the Loch Ness monster.
Dire consequences
Jamie talks with CEO of Alzheimers Australia, John Watkins, about a recent report that suggest Australians with dementia will quadruple by 2050, rising from 245,000 today to 1.1 million, with dire consequences for the health and aged-care systems.
Australia insurance
Jamie Dunn talks with Australia Post's head of financial services, Andrew Wiseman, who is set to shake up the insurance industry with Australia Post's decision to offer car insurance, and soon home and contents cover, through its 4450 outlets.
James Blundell
James Blundell has spent the best part of two decades strumming his guitar and travelling the world. The award winning country artist joins Jamie Dunn to discuss his 'colourful and chequered' career.
Climate change threatens reef
A report into the potential 'catastrophic' damage of climate change to the Great Barrier Reef has prompted a call into tougher laws for Queensland farmers. AgForce President John Cotter weighs up common sense outcomes with Breakfast.
Unauthorised pursuit
During an unauthorised pursuit, a policeman was logged doing 223km/h, in which two men were killed. Jamie talks with the of the QLD Police Union, Ian Leavers about the case.
Andrew O'Keefe
Andrew Patrick O'Keefe knows a good deal when he sees it. The former property lawyer and brave host of Deal or No Deal joins Jamie Dunn to discuss the 'scary' moments of game show television.
Barnsey drops in to talk to Jamie Dunn
Legendary Australian Rocker, Jimmy Barnes, drops in on Breakfast with Jamie Dunn. Take a listen to the personal interview.
The Brisbane stage
Lyndon Terracini spent his life on the big stage. Playing brass music in his youth, he discovered he had the voice for opera. He now uses Brisbane as his main stage as Director for Brisbane Festivals. He joins Jamie Dunn to discuss the upcoming Brisbane Festival.
The caffeine fix
Queensland Health has prescribed fatigued doctors with a remedy to their exhausting long shifts... six cups of coffee. The ‘strategic use of caffeine’ has been sited as a solution to worn-out doctors in new policy to be circulated around the state. World-renowned addictions physician John Saunders discredits the coffee solution as a ‘path to addiction’. He joins Jamie Dunn to criticise the ‘irresponsible solution’ to a serious problem.
Rudd's justifiable risk
Economists have alleged The Prime Minister put the nation's finances at risk for a short-term gain. They claim that $160,000 of taxpayer money was spent for every job which was saved by his $66.7 billion stimulus package. Grattan Institute program director Saul Eslake says the stimulus was an expensive 'shot-in-the-arm', but could be justified in a time of need. He explains the long-term value of Kevin Rudd's economic plan with Jamie Dunn .
Springfield is soulless?
Bundamba MP, Jo-Ann Miller jumps all over Springfield's developers by claiming the suburb is ‘soulless’, due to a lack of community and religious facilities. Jamie talks with the MP about the ‘soulless’ claim.
Leo Sayer
Leo Sayer is an English-born singer-songwriter and musician whose singing career has spanned four decades, topping the charts in the 1970's. Now he's Australian. Jamie catches up with the new proud Australian.
Cherie's Snickers Snacks
Hi Jamie, Ian, and everyone on Breakfast. After I spoke to you this morning I got several phone calls from friends asking me how to make my new sweet...Snickers Snacks, and it occurred to me that ...
Koalas doomed?
If councils don’t stop approving habitat clearing for new suburban areas, koalas are doomed. Jamie talks with Gail Gipp from the Australian Wildlife Hospital General Manager.
Komodo, Australian?
Queensland Museum senior curator of geosciences, Scott Hocknull talks with Jamie Dunn about new research suggesting the world's largest living lizard, the Komodo dragon, actually comes from Australia.
Call my mobile
Is the landline home phone seen its day? Younger generations are now preferring the mobile phone as their main phone and leaving the home phone disconnected. Jamie talks with Gary Tsang, industry analyst.
Go–Between Bridge
Jamie talks to Lord Mayor Campbell Newman about Brisbane’s Hale street link bridge being named after iconic Brisbane band the Go–Betweens.
The biggest pain on the road?
Are 4WD vehicles the biggest nuisance on the road? Jamie talks to LNP Transport Spokeswoman, Fiona Simpson, who is responding to claims about supporting a petition to ban four wheel drives in school zones.
Help
Breakfast spoke to Baldy on the Sunshine Coast, wanting to help out a woman he met undergoing treatment for a particularly aggressive cancer. Below is both the phone call, and bank details for Eve if you would like to make a donation.
Shared parenting roll back
In a move that would roll back the controversial Howard era shared parenting law, has sent men’s groups into alarm. Jamie talks with Sue Price, of the Men's Rights Agency, about the proposed roll back.
Designer babies
Have you ever wondered if your favorite donor looks like anyone famous? Jamie Dunn talks with Scott Brown from Cyrobank, an agency that specialises in look-alike celebrity donors.
Stolen identity
A new survey suggests Facebook, MySpace, Twitter and Friendfeed are gold fields for identity thieves. Jamie talks with Queensland Police Detective Superintendent of the Fraud and Corporate Crime Group Brian Hay about how best to control your information.
Farina - Dooms Day
Brisbane Roar coach and former Australian coach Frank Farina, has been suspended indefinitely by Brisbane Roar after being charged with drink driving. Club Chairman Chris Bombolas has told Jamie Dunn, that today is D-day at the Roar.
Host Lewis
Hayley Lewis has been announced as the new host of weight-loss reality program 'The Biggest Loser'. Jamie talks with Hayley about the news series and Hayley’s career.
No more tax return?
New radical tax legislation that would simplify the system, could spare millions of taxpayers from filling out annual tax returns. Jamie talks with Yasser El-Ansary, from the Institute of Chartered Accountants about the change.
Tough on drinking
Sharyn Rundle-Thiele, Associate Professor Griffith University, believes that if the state government is to get tough on youth alcoholism, the drinking age should be raised to 21 and the price of already heavily taxed drinks to be doubled. Jamie talks with the Sharyn about the suggestion.
Population boom
Australia is facing a population boom with Queensland being at the forefront. Jamie talks with Political Analyst from Griffith University, Dr Paul Williams about handling the boom.
Qld teachers pay rise
Queensland teachers will become the highest paid teachers in Australia, after the Queensland's public sector teachers settles pay dispute with Bligh government. Jamie Dunn talks with QTU president Steve Ryan about the rise.
Suspended for caring
Fifteen year-old Brisbane school girl whose father is dying of leukaemia, has been sent home from school, suspended, for breaching the school uniform policy after shaving her head in support of cancer. Jamie talks with the girls mother about the schools decision.
The 12th Man
Jamie Dunn joins sporting cricket comedic icon Billy ‘The 12th man’ Birmingham, talking about his illustrious hilarious 25 year career. For the first time ever "The 12th Man" complete box set is available from November 6. Listen in now.
Power at his fingertips
Greg Wilson can boast that he is more popular than the Australian Prime Minister and pop star sisters The Veronicas. The local photographer has been awarded the title of 'The busiest Queenslander on Twitter’. He explains his digital fascination with Breakfast.
Children at risk
The first national study on children's development has highlighted some worrying concerns for parents. One in eight children are so behind in their development by the age of five that they are at serious risk of developing learning difficulties and social problems. Breakfast find out more with project leader Frank Oberklaid.
Bikie gangs on way?
Are bikies really moving north? Jamie talks to Police Minister Neil Roberts, about new laws that crackdown on criminal bikie gangs.
Leadership challenge
Sunshine Coast MP Fiona Simpson is running for the LNP leadership. Jamie Dunn talks to the hopeful candidate about her chances.
Dirty business
Julia Galvin spends most of her days face down in mud. Jamie Dunn catches up with the champion bog snorkeler to find out why.
Disability debacle
Megan Dodd’s husband is in a coma. However the government refused to pay him a disability pension unless Megan filed for divorce. Jamie Dunn finds out her tragic story.
Tender withdrawal
Sarina Russo has some reshuffling to do after losing a significant Federal Government tender. Jamie Dunn talks to the recruitment entrepreneur about the possible cutbacks.
Starved for help
The Meals on Wheels charity need a helping hand. Jamie Dunn talks to Branch Manager, David Norton, about the poor volunteer numbers.
Taking the Mickey
Jamie Dunn discovers that the happiest place on earth, Disneyland, has to make some serious cutbacks.
Wired Brown Land
Australians are currently paying some of the highest internet fees for some of the lowest download speeds in the western world. Jamie Dunn talks to author Paul Fletcher about his book 'Wired Brown Land'.
Konrad the mechanic
Konrad Katsourfros is a Brisbane mechanic who is using his skills to help those less fortunate. Jamie Dunn talks to Konrad about his latest project in Botswana.
Philomena Downie
Philomena Downie is a remarkable woman. She has dedicated her life to fighting the racist stereotypes of aboriginals. Jamie Dunn talks to the English born school principle about her personal experience with racism.
Survive the Easter binge
Dietician Karen Inge shares some secrets with Jamie Dunn about how to survive the Easter egg binge.
Paid parental leave
Jamie Dunn talks with Productivity Commissioner, Robert Fitzgerald, about the contentious issue of paid maternity leave.
Legacy ladies shunned
Jamie Dunn talks with Steve Blinkhorn, CEO of Legacy, about the decision to make the Legacy Ladies march at the back of the ANZAC procession this year.
Crystal cave pictorial
View the slideshow of the Crystal Cave pictorial, as heard about on the Breakfast show with Jamie Dunn.
In safe hands
James Dunn talks with the nation’s safest pizza delivery driver, Lawrence ‘Jock’ Boyle, who has delivered over 50-thousand pizzas without fail.
Dennis Knight
Jamie Dunn catches up with close friend of the wild one Johnny O'Keefe, entertainer Dennis Knight about the days gone by.
Banning plastic bags
Greens spokesperson, Libby Connors, talks to Jamie Dunn about the banning of plastic bags in South Australia and why Queensland should follow the initiative.
Broadband for regionals?
Jamie Dunn talks with Nationals Senate Leader Barnaby Joyce, about the federal governments broadband plan and whether smaller communities will miss out.
Captain rescued from pirates
Cargo ship captain, Richard Phillips, was rescued from the hands of Somali pirates this morning by US naval forces. Jamie Dunn talks with piracy expert, Graeme Gibbon-Brooks, for the latest.
Ross Coco
Jamie talks to iconic Brisbane Barber Ross Coco, who has over 50 years experience in the industry.
Paul Potts
Jamie Dunn talks to British tenor Paul Potts who won the first series of ITV's Britain's Got Talent in 2007.
Stephen Robertson
Jamie Dunn talks to minister of natural resources, mines and energy , Stephen Robertson about Queensland households facing massive power price rises, following a dramatic increase in the cost of erecting powerlines and poles.
Ian "Huey" Hewitson
Jamie Dunn talks to TV chef and Melbourne restaurateur Ian "Huey" Hewitson about his new cooking show.
Golden gurus
Ernie Peralta plans to stick by the words which earned him praise amongst the countries brightest at the 2020 summit. The Queensland retiree tells Jamie Dunn his plans to send an army of ‘golden gurus’ into the workforce.
Dull Rudd
The Prime Minister has been criticised for being 'dull' on a new social networking website. Jamie Dunn talks to new media expert, Fleur Brown, about Kevin Rudd's Twitter woes.
The Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels
Jamie talks to 35 Years in Legacy, Mrs Zillah Pfeffer, who narrates a poem called ‘The Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels’.
Trolleys targeted
Campbell Newman is taking action to clean up one of Brisbane's worst eyesores... abandoned shopping trolleys. Jamie Dunn talks to the Lord Mayor about his plans to recover and impound wayward trolleys.
Wally Lewis
Wally 'The King' Lewis joins Jamie Dunn for hard talk. The former rugby league great joins the team to discuss the ups and downs of life after football.
Lengthy delays
Expect delays in receiving your tax return this year; it seems the extra work created by the stimulus package will put the ATO under the pump. Jamie Dunn finds out more with Tony Greco, Tax consultant and former CEO of the Australian Taxpayers Association.
Success on the green
Jamie Dunn talks with ex Townsville digger, Damien Jordon, who is making outstanding headway on the golf greens winning five pro-am tournaments in a matter of weeks.
Extended trading hours
The push to extend trading hours for pubs and clubs across Brisbane is cause for concern when it comes to enforcing the law. The police say this will do nothing but cause more problems. Jamie Dunn talks with Ian Leavers, Acting General President of the QLD Police Union.
Personal donation
John Parr will volunteer a year of his life to teach first aid skills to Australia's youth. The Queensland winner of the World of Difference Program has chosen to quit his profession as a banker to join the St John Ambulance service. He joins Jamie Dunn in the studio.
Night of nights
Host of Funniest Home Videos, Shelley Craft, will be on the red carpet at the Logies. Jamie Dunn catches up with the Nine presenter to find out the night of nights.
Proud mother
Gold Logie winner Rebecca Gibney gave praise to her mother for helping her through a difficult upbringing tarnished by alcoholism. Shirley Gibney joins Peter Dick to discuss her remarkable daughter.
Bags banned
The South Australian Government will enforce a total ban of plastic bags under a radical new initiative. Jamie Dunn talks to the Chairman of 'Do Something', Jon Dee, who wants to see a nation wide prohibition.
Colley Whisson
Jamie Dunn talks to Brisbane born artist, Colley Whisson, about his passion to recreate beauty with a paintbrush and canvas. Colley is a third generation artist who now spends his time passing on his knowledge to fellow art enthusiasts.
Cyberbludging
Have you ever done something on company time that you shouldn't have? Sociologist Abby Schoneboom explains to Jamie Dunn how twenty-five per cent of employees are costing employers an estimated $1 billion a year in lost productivity.
Capturing our past
Jamie Dunn talks to former Seachange star, William McInnes, about the refurbishments to the Museum of Australian Democracy. McInnes talks about capturing the history of Australian politics.
Leader of the pack
Nationals Senate Leader Barnaby Joyce joins Jamie Dunn for Hard Talk, to talk about his country upbringing and his aspirations to make a difference through politics.
Samantha Riley
Jamie Dunn talks to former Australian breaststroke champion, Samantha Riley, about the heartbreak of the Sydney Olympic trials and life after swimming.
Slimmer and trimmer
Magda Szubanski is a new woman. Five dress sizes smaller and shedding kilos by the day, Magda has a new lease on life. Jamie Dunn catches up with the Kath and Kim star to discuss her remarkable weight loss journey.
Dominic Knight
Offending the Pope, dressing up as Osama Bin Laden at APEC, writing distasteful songs… The Chaser boys are never far from controversy. Dominic Knight is the comedic brains behind the TV bad boys. Jamie Dunn catches up with the first time author.
At great lengths
According to Professor Andrew Leigh the taller you are... the greater your earning potential. An Australian National University study has found that the wages of taller people are significantly more than shorter colleagues. Jamie Dunn finds out if this is height discrimination.
Struth... the death of Aussie lingo
Australian English is a living language. As it evolves words and phrases are born and lost. Jamie Dunn talks to Dr Bruce Moore from the Australian National Dictionary Centre about the death of old fashioned slang.
Raising awareness
Five years ago Michael Long made the 600 kilometre trek from Melbourne to Canberra to raise awareness of indigenous issues. The former AFL champion is set to embark upon another long walk to commemorate his historic journey. Michael catches up with Jamie Dunn to explain the importance of this symbolic gesture.
Fatality Free Friday
Russell White has one simple aim... one day a year with no national road deaths. Each year around 1600 Australians tragically lose their lives on our roads. The founder of Fatality Free Friday joins Jamie Dunn to explain how drivers are not just part of the problem - they are the solution.
Kate Ceberano
Singing sensation Kate Ceberano is heading to Brisbane to raise money for kids in need. Jamie Dunn finds out about the good work variety have been doing for sick and disadvantaged kids in Queensland.
Phil's food challenge
Jamie Dunn's man on the road, Phil, has set himself a monstrous challenge. He will tackle a 'savs' burger - 2 beef patties, 1 veal schnitzel, 1 sausage, 2 rashers bacon, 2 eggs, 2 hash browns, cheese, onion, tomato, beetroot, lettuce and sauce. Will he overcome? Tune in.
D-I-Y household tax
New budget measures and rules on taxable income could see more households seeking help from accountants for assistance with their tax returns. Jamie Dunn talks to Dr Michael Dirkis from the Taxation Insitiute about D-I-Y household tax.
Chasing danger - A risky livelihood
Taking photographs is more than an occupation to Tim Page. His passion for taking photographs in dangerous situations where others journalists would not venture made his name amongst peers. Jamie Dunn finds out about capturing the brutality of war.
Master of his trade
Sir Michael Parkinson is regarded as the interviewers’ interviewer. He spent more than two decades probing the biggest names in popular culture. Jamie Dunn caught up with ‘Parky’ to discuss the art form of conversation.
Raffaelle Pierno
Jamie Dunn is joined by Italian opera singer, Raffaelle Pierno, to describe how a young boy from Naples became an international tenor. Listen to his amazing rendition of 'Nessun Dorma'.
Origin eligibility?
Confused about origin eligibility? So are we. Listener Ian calls in on the Jamie Dunn Breakfast show to explain the drama, also listen to Peter Psaltis live from Melbourne.
Tommy Emmanuel
Australian Guitar Wizard Tommy Emmanuel joins Jamie Dunn to talk about Tommy’s national tour and upcoming DVD release.
Ramsay's tasteless humour
The Gordon Ramsay furore has reached boiling point, following his on-stage attack of ACA host Tracey Grimshaw. Media expert Karen Brooks is surprised we are shocked by what the famous chef is 'serving up'. She joins Jamie Dunn to explain.
Gary Hardgrave
Gary Hardgrave did not take the conventional route to public office. The former children’s presenter come Federal Minister, describes the humbling experience of public life to Jamie Dunn.
Jetstar fire - An eyewitness account
An international Jetstar flight destined for the Gold Coast has been forced to make an emergency landing on the island of Guam. Adam Power was onboard flight JQ 20 from Osaka when a cockpit fire broke out. He joins Jamie Dunn to describe his experience.
Bracelet deficiencies
Breakfast talks to Bravehearts founder and anti-child abuse campaigner, Hetty Johnson, about the arrest of convicted pedophile Graeme Paul Hancock at Southbank Parklands for allegedly taking photographs of a four-year-old girl has exposed deficiencies in Government’s bracelet monitoring system.
Jamie Dunn with 4bc.com.au
Breakfast host Jamie Dunn faces the 4BC camera for the second time in this up-close interview where he discusses the Breakfast show, show predictions and plays the infamous word associations. Watch now.
Shotgun study
Jamie talks to Trinity Thomson, mother of Talison Thomson, who found a loaded rifle under the school classroom.
Small business
Jamie talks with General Manager, Peter Strong, from the Council of Small Business of Australia, regarding the stimulus package and how it will effect small business.
Stefan
Jamie Dunn talks to legendary Queensland hairdresser Stefan about the past, present and future.
Premier in Ingham
Jamie talks to Premier Anna Bligh on the ground in flood stricken Ingham.
Ingham, not over yet
More rain expected, Jamie talks to Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan, who has just returned from flood ravaged Ingham.
Troy Cassar-Daley
Fire Support - King of country Troy Cassar-Daley receives an early wake up call from Jamie Dunn.
Eaglehawk heritage, Russell Jack
Jamie Dunn talks to Russell Jack, Chinese heritage expert in Eaglehawk.
Malcolm Douglas
Jamie talks to great Australian documentary-maker Malcolm Douglas, who returns to the screen next month with a new television series, ‘In the Bush with Malcolm Douglas’.
Normie Rowe
Jamie talks to former solo star of Australian pop music, Normie Rowe, about fundraising efforts for the Victorian bushfire victims.
Lucky escape
Nari the dolphin made national headlines after a shark attack at Tangalooma left him with severe wounds. Jamie Dunn catches up with Sea World Veterinarian David Blyde about Nari's recovery.
White caps
Jamie Dunn Breakfast show - While out for a daily surf Phillip Worth lost his dentures in the surf, only to return a couple days later to find the teeth coming in with the tide.
Standards slip-up
Only one in six school tuckshops are meeting healthy food standards, Jamie Dunn talks to Christine Bennett, Chair of the MBF Steering Committee, about the below par heal standards.
Tale of survival
Jamie Dunn talks to volunteer firefighter Mark Goodchild, who survived the Victorian Bushfires by huddling together with fellow firefighters in their CFA truck.
Kay McGrath
Jamie Dunn talks to distinguished Channel Seven Newsreader Kay McGrath, about the highs and lows of her journey to the news hot seat.
Costly foliage
Jamie Dunn talks to the Mayor of Barcaldine, Rob Chandler, about the $8 million tax payer funded monument to the 'tree of knowledge'.
Noni Hazelhurst
Jamie Dunn talks to City Homicide star Noni Hazelhurst, about her long career in a tough industry.
Friendly neighbour
It’s the end of an era for Neighbours as Harold Bishop is given his final hurrah, co-star Ryan ‘Toadfish’ Moloney catches up with Jamie Dunn to discuss the big departure.
Hayley Lewis
Jamie Dunn talks to Hayley Lewis, Olympic Gold Medalist, about her life in and out of the pool.
The shark's squeeze
Jamie Dunn talks to Eddie McGuire about his exclusive candid interview with the great white shark, Greg Norman, and his very public love life.
Warwick Capper
Jamie talks to Warwick Capper who is challenging Pauline Hanson for the same seat in the Gold Coast hinterland.
On the loose
Jamie talks to Frazer Island Conservationist Mike West about the efforts to capture a four metre croc on the loose.
Beached
Jamie talks to volunteer John Nievaart who helped save 48 pilot whales and five dolphins that beached themselves on Tasmania’s King Island.
Dire weather forecast
Jamie talks to Victorian Emergency Services commissioner Bruce Esplin about the dire weather forecast for Victoria, where conditions could produce another black Saturday or ash Wednesday.
Bill Naysmith
Jamie talks to Rubyvale resident, Bill Naysmith who has an underground mine on his property. Bill tunnels in regularly looking for sapphires
Alastair McLeod
Irish chef Alastair McLeod joins Jamie Dunn for Hard Talk to discuss the impressive career he has built in Brisbane.
Stiff opposition
Jamie Dunn is joined by Opposition leader Lawrence Springborg to discuss his favourable poll ratings and the difficult road ahead.
Frightful colleagues
Three per cent of individuals in the corporate world have psychopathic tendencies, should we be looking over our shoulder at work? Jamie Dunn finds out more with Organisational Psychologist Jason Blaik.
Cyclone Hamish
Jamie talks to Councillor Mike Kruger about the progress of Cyclone Hamish.
Campbell Newman
Jamie talks to Campbell Newman, Brisbane City Lord Mayor about the State Government stalls on funding for infrastructure projects
Adam Brand
Jamie talks to Australian country musician Adam Brand about his new album and career. Adam also plays live in-studio.
Gorden Tallis
Jamie talks to league legend Gorden Tallis about the binge drinking culture in Australian society.
Mother's break condemned
The Brisbane City Council has condemned Opposition Leader Shayne Sutton for leaving a meeting to express breast milk. Jamie Dunn talks to Councillor Sutton about the furore in the chambers.
Can-do politics
Lord Mayor Campbell Newman has been accused of politicking following his calls for a Royal Commission on the dismal oil spill response. Jamie Dunn talks to Councillor Newman to find out the full story.
Radio Star Mike Ahern
Radio star to radio star, Jamie talks to broadcaster and former corner stone of Brisbane radio, Mike Ahern.
Hard working man
Transport Workers Union State Secretary, Hughie Williams, is a hard working man. Jamie Dunn catches up with Hughie to discuss how things have changed since the 'tough old days'.
Style shake-up
Style gurus Trinny and Susannah are heading to Brisbane with a mission to preach to the style inept. Jamie Dunn talks to Susannah about how to dress your best.
Lose weight without a diet
Meet the man who lost more than 100 kilograms without a diet. Jamie talks to Jon Gabriel who claims you can melt fat with the power of your mind.
David Copperfield
Do you believe the illusion? Jamie talks to American magician and illusionist David Copperfield who is coming down-under.
Controversial episode
Listen to this controversial episode by the Breakfast Team of ‘The Bennetts’, attacking Shane Webcke’s new book.
Bryce Courtenay
Jamie Dunn talks to South African-born Australian novelist, Bryce Courtenay, about the author’s career.
Julia Gillard
Jamie talks to Acting Prime Minister, Julia Gillard, about the Joel Fitzgibbon spy scandal, Kevin Rudd’s soaring popularity and increase to the minimum wage.
Who is playing?
Jamie Dunn and Ian Calder try to figure out which big band is playing at the Entertainment Centre.
Jamie Dunn on your television
See the 4BC 1116 Jamie Dunn Television advertisements.
Jamie Dunn 4BC Video Interview
Watch what Jamie Dunn has to say about 4BC, Brisbane Radio, other stations, his Breakfast team, John Laws and 2009 radio predicitions.
George Negus
Breakfast talk to George Negus, about the beat up over his 'retirement' and his new ventures.
Sound familiar?
Breakfast point out that Agro is starting to sound like football legend Tommy Raudonikis.
A fair point
Breakfast talks to Professor Nathan Efron, from the Queensland University of Technology's School of Optometry, about the damage caused to eyes from laser pointers.
Bubble-O-Busted
Jamie Dunn talks to Filthy Phil and asks him 'Do Bubble O-Bill's give you an alcohol reading?'
Making a difference
Jamie Dunn talks to Karen-Lee Spillane, CEO of The Children's Hospital Foundation, about making a difference to a sick child's life.
Returned soldier
Hard Talk, Jamie Dunn talks with returned soldier and POW in World War 11, Cyril Gilbert.
Under new management
Breakfast with Jamie Dunn discuss the changing of the guard in the United States Oval Office, as Barrack Obama is sworn in as the 44th President.
Frog numbers declining
Jamie talks to Ranger Stacey about frog numbers declining worldwide because of human consumption.
Inauguration: Washington report
Kieran Gilbert from Sky News chats to Jamie Dunn about what impact Obama's inauguration had in Washington.
Shane Webcke
Hard talk with Jamie Dunn talks to all time Broncos and Australian Rugby league legend Shane Webcke about his career.
Leaving the nest
Jamie Dunn talks to Samantha Riley, former Australian swimmer, about how to deal with the stress of sending the kids back to school.
Anna Bligh
Jamie Dunn talks to Premier of Queensland Anna Bligh about the upcoming date of the election.
Four-year-old girl dies
Michael Smith talks to Sky News reporter David Lipson, about a four-year-old Australian girl who was allegedly thrown off West Gate Bridge in Melbourne. The little girl has since died.
Paul McCartney
Jamie talks to National Vice President of Relationships Anna Hollands, about Paul McCartney wedding rumours… Why?
Still alive?
Breakfast talks to founder of Nederland-based Klein Investigations and Consulting, Private investigator Philip Klein, about Olivia Newton John's supposedly dead ex husband Patrick McDermott is still alive.
Violence
Jamie Dunn talks to CEO of the Homicide Victims Group Jonty Bush, about violent television shows that glorify violence.
4BC Breakfast to the rescue
Jamie talks to Joan Duffy was given a late AGL bill for over $1000 and demanded she pay. 4BC Breakfast came to the rescue.
Shearing
Should Shearing be a national sport? Breakfast talks to President of Sport shear Australia Peter Artridge.
Michael Caton
Breakfast talks to entertainer Michael Caton about his career and Australia's favourite drama Packed To The Rafters.
Sour grapes?
Jamie speaks to Pauline Hanson about a controversial photo taken by Emma Phillips that appeared in the Courier Mail.
