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Suzi will perform at Twin Towns on the Gold Coast in September

Suzi will perform at Twin Towns on the Gold Coast in September

Suzi Quatro

Seventies sex symbol Suzi Quatro still lives by the mantra of never say die. The controversial rock musician catches up with the Breakfast team to discuss her upcoming 23rd tour of Australia.

Charting the skies

kingsfordsmith 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'.

Breeding mummies' boys

leaving home 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'.

Cycle to Cairns

cycle 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.

Hitman returns

tc 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.

'Threat to kids'

hetty 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.

Try this on for size

shoes 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.

'Don't Swallow Your Gum!'

chewing 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.

Bracelet deficiencies

br 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.

Jetstar fire - An eyewitness account

jetstar 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.

Gary Hardgrave

gary latham 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.

Ramsay's tasteless humour

ramsay 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.

Tommy Emmanuel

tom Australian Guitar Wizard Tommy Emmanuel joins Jamie Dunn to talk about Tommy’s national tour and upcoming DVD release.

Origin eligibility?

orig 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.

Raffaelle Pierno

raff 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'.

Master of his trade

parkinson 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.

Chasing danger - A risky livelihood

tim page 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.

D-I-Y household tax

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.

Phil's food challenge

savsm Jamie Dunn's man on the road, Phil, has set himself a monstrous challenge. A 'savs' burger consists of 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? Take a look at the gallery.

Kate Ceberano

Kate Cebrano 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.

Fatality Free Friday

fatality 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.

Walking for awareness

michael long 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.

Struth... the death of Aussie lingo

dictionary 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.

At great lengths

taller 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.

Dominic Knight

dom 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.

Slimmer and trimmer

magda 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.

Samantha Riley

sam riley Jamie Dunn talks to former Australian breaststroke champion, Samantha Riley, about the heartbreak of the Sydney Olympic trials and life after swimming.

Leader of the pack

barnaby joyce 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.

Capturing our past

mcinnes 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.

Cyberbludging

bludge 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.

Colley Whisson

dog 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.

Bags banned

bags 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.

Proud mother

rebecca gibney 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.

Night of nights

shelley 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.

Personal donation

ambulance 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.

Extended trading hours

booze 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.

Success on the green

golf 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.

Lengthy delays

tax 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.

Wally Lewis

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.

Trolleys targeted

trolley 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.

The Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels

fuz Jamie talks to 35 Years in Legacy, Mrs Zillah Pfeffer, who narrates a poem called ‘The Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels’.

Online Rudd... a dud?

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.

Golden gurus

Ernie Peralta 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.

Brekkie skits

comedy Listen to the latest comedy skits as heard on the Breakfast Show with Jamie Dunn.

Ian "Huey" Hewitson

hew Jamie Dunn talks to TV chef and Melbourne restaurateur Ian "Huey" Hewitson about his new cooking show.

Stephen Robertson

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.

Paul Potts

potts Jamie Dunn talks to British tenor Paul Potts who won the first series of ITV's Britain's Got Talent in 2007.

Ross Coco

barber Jamie talks to iconic Brisbane Barber Ross Coco, who has over 50 years experience in the industry.

Captain rescued from pirates

Captain Richard Phillips - Photo: AP 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.

Broadband for regionals?

internet Jamie Dunn talks with Nationals Senate Leader Barnaby Joyce, about the federal governments broadband plan and whether smaller communities will miss out.

Banning plastic bags

plastic Greens spokesperson, Libby Connors, talks to Jamie Dunn about the banning of plastic bags in South Australia and why Queensland should follow the initiative.

Dennis Knight

Dennis Knight Jamie Dunn catches up with close friend of the wild one Johnny O'Keefe, entertainer Dennis Knight about the days gone by.

In safe hands

pizza James Dunn talks with the nation’s safest pizza delivery driver, Lawrence ‘Jock’ Boyle, who has delivered over 50-thousand pizzas without fail.

Crystal cave pictorial

crystal View the slideshow of the Crystal Cave pictorial, as heard about on the Breakfast show with Jamie Dunn.

Legacy ladies shunned

march 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.

Paid parental leave

pregnant Jamie Dunn talks with Productivity Commissioner, Robert Fitzgerald, about the contentious issue of paid maternity leave.

Survive the Easter binge

Easter eggs Dietician Karen Inge shares some secrets with Jamie Dunn about how to survive the Easter egg binge.

Philomena Downie

aboriginal 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.

Konrad the mechanic

botswana kids 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.

Wired Brown Land

sol 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'.

Taking the Mickey

mickey mouse Jamie Dunn discovers that the happiest place on earth, Disneyland, has to make some serious cutbacks.

Starved for help

meals on wheels The Meals on Wheels charity need a helping hand. Jamie Dunn talks to Branch Manager, David Norton, about the poor volunteer numbers.

Tender withdrawal

sarina russo 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.

Wayne's world

Wayne Bennett Jamie Dunn catches up with 'The Bennetts' ahead of Wayne's big night.

Disability debacle

megan dodd 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.

Dirty business

bog snorkeler Julia Galvin spends most of her days face down in mud. Jamie Dunn catches up with the champion bog snorkeler to find out why.

Leadership challenge

fiona simpson Sunshine Coast MP Fiona Simpson is running for the LNP leadership. Jamie Dunn talks to the hopeful candidate about her chances.

Bikie gangs on way?

bikie Are bikies really moving north? Jamie talks to Police Minister Neil Roberts, about new laws that crackdown on criminal bikie gangs.

Who is playing?

the who Jamie Dunn and Ian Calder try to figure out which big band is playing at the Entertainment Centre.

Julia Gillard

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.

Bryce Courtenay

bc Jamie Dunn talks to South African-born Australian novelist, Bryce Courtenay, about the author’s career.

Controversial episode

Shane webcke Listen to this controversial episode by the Breakfast Team of ‘The Bennetts’, attacking Shane Webcke’s new book.

David Copperfield

copperfield Do you believe the illusion? Jamie talks to American magician and illusionist David Copperfield who is coming down-under.

Lose weight without a diet

weight 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.

Style shake-up

trinny and susannah 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.

Hard working man

hughie 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'.

Radio Star Mike Ahern

a Radio star to radio star, Jamie talks to broadcaster and former corner stone of Brisbane radio, Mike Ahern.

Can-do politics

Campbell Newman 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.

Mother's break condemned

Shayne Sutton 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.

Last man standing

brad Jamie talks to Steven Bradbury, Australia’s First Winter Olympic Gold Medallist.

Gorden Tallis

tal Jamie talks to league legend Gorden Tallis about the binge drinking culture in Australian society.

Adam Brand

brand Jamie talks to Australian country musician Adam Brand about his new album and career. Adam also plays live in-studio.

Campbell Newman

Campbell Newman Jamie talks to Campbell Newman, Brisbane City Lord Mayor about the State Government stalls on funding for infrastructure projects

Cyclone Hamish

h Jamie talks to Councillor Mike Kruger about the progress of Cyclone Hamish.

Frightful colleagues

worried at work 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.

Stiff opposition

Lawrence Springborg Jamie Dunn is joined by Opposition leader Lawrence Springborg to discuss his favourable poll ratings and the difficult road ahead.

Alastair McLeod

alastair Irish chef Alastair McLeod joins Jamie Dunn for Hard Talk to discuss the impressive career he has built in Brisbane.

Bill Naysmith

ruby Jamie talks to Rubyvale resident, Bill Naysmith who has an underground mine on his property. Bill tunnels in regularly looking for sapphires

Dire weather forecast

fire 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.

Beached

pilot Jamie talks to volunteer John Nievaart who helped save 48 pilot whales and five dolphins that beached themselves on Tasmania’s King Island.

On the loose

c Jamie talks to Frazer Island Conservationist Mike West about the efforts to capture a four metre croc on the loose.

Warwick Capper

capper Jamie talks to Warwick Capper who is challenging Pauline Hanson for the same seat in the Gold Coast hinterland.

The shark's squeeze

Greg Norman Jamie Dunn talks to Eddie McGuire about his exclusive candid interview with the great white shark, Greg Norman, and his very public love life.

Hayley Lewis

hayley lewis Jamie Dunn talks to Hayley Lewis, Olympic Gold Medalist, about her life in and out of the pool.

Friendly neighbour

harold bishop 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.

Noni Hazelhurst

noni hazelhurst Jamie Dunn talks to City Homicide star Noni Hazelhurst, about her long career in a tough industry.

Costly foliage

pine Jamie Dunn talks to the Mayor of Barcaldine, Rob Chandler, about the $8 million tax payer funded monument to the 'tree of knowledge'.

Kay McGrath

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.

Tale of survival

Cfa Jamie Dunn talks to volunteer firefighter Mark Goodchild, who survived the Victorian Bushfires by huddling together with fellow firefighters in their CFA truck.

Standards slip-up

meat pie 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.

White caps

dd 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.

Lucky escape

Nari 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.

Normie Rowe

norm Jamie talks to former solo star of Australian pop music, Normie Rowe, about fundraising efforts for the Victorian bushfire victims.

Malcolm Douglas

md 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’.

Eaglehawk heritage, Russell Jack

Jamie Dunn talks to Russell Jack, Chinese heritage expert in Eaglehawk.

Peter Cox, Eaglehawk Councilor

Jamie Dunn talks to Peter Cox, Eaglehawk Councilor.

Breakfast in Eaglehawk

The Jamie Dunn Breakfast Show and 4BC have adopted the town of Eaglehawk.

The Bennetts

nrl With the NRL preseason commencing this weekend, Jamie catches up with the Bennetts.

Troy Cassar-Daley

daly Fire Support - King of country Troy Cassar-Daley receives an early wake up call from Jamie Dunn.

Ingham, not over yet

floods More rain expected, Jamie talks to Federal Treasurer Wayne Swan, who has just returned from flood ravaged Ingham.

Premier in Ingham

bligh Jamie talks to Premier Anna Bligh on the ground in flood stricken Ingham.

Jamie Dunn with Julia Gillard

Julia gillard Jamie Dunn with Julia Gillard

Stefan

stefan Jamie Dunn talks to legendary Queensland hairdresser Stefan about the past, present and future.

Small business

sm 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.

Shotgun study

shutg Jamie talks to Trinity Thomson, mother of Talison Thomson, who found a loaded rifle under the school classroom.

Red Symons

red Jamie speaks to Red Symons about the television program, Australia’s Got Talent.

Jamie Dunn with 4bc.com.au

dunn 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.

Sour grapes?

emma Jamie speaks to Pauline Hanson about a controversial photo taken by Emma Phillips that appeared in the Courier Mail.

Michael Caton

cat Breakfast talks to entertainer Michael Caton about his career and Australia's favourite drama Packed To The Rafters.

Shearing

sheep Should Shearing be a national sport? Breakfast talks to President of Sport shear Australia Peter Artridge.

4BC Breakfast to the rescue

elec Jamie talks to Joan Duffy was given a late AGL bill for over $1000 and demanded she pay. 4BC Breakfast came to the rescue.