The Queensland Opposition has tabled a Private Member’s Bill to overhaul non-fatal strangulation laws, pushing to close loopholes and introduce an aggravated offence carrying up to 14 years behind bars. Shadow Attorney-General Meghan Scanlon joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast and revealed that nearly half of existing choking charges fail to result in convictions, calling […]

Peak agriculture, manufacturing, and transport bodies have issued an urgent warning to the Albanese government, cautioning that excluding petrol from new biofuel mandates while slashing diesel rebates will trigger severe cost-of-living spikes across the supply chain. Ash Salardini, CEO of the Australian Sugar Manufacturers, joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings to warn that failing to […]

From sharing a tour bus with a “band of crazy uncles” in The Church to reviving one of Australia’s biggest rock acts, Ian Haug shared the stories behind his dual music journeys. Discover why relentless nagging from their own kids finally convinced Powderfinger to get back on stage before the Zimmer frame years. Hear more […]

2GB Afternoons host Michael McLaren warns Australia could face an economic decline similar to France, as concerns grow over the government’s ability to manage the country’s challenges. “We’re closer to the French than we’d care to imagine, and I get the feeling people are only now starting to wise up to the predicament we’re in”, […]

After suffering life-threatening injuries when his clothing caught in a tractor auger during routine fencing at Logan Village, 23-year-old teacher Arden Coy miraculously survived thanks to his father’s quick actions, rapid paramedic response, and 16 hours of critical surgery. Now, following months of intense rehabilitation, he is tackling the gruelling St Kilda Ironman to raise […]

DOES RISING INFLATION MEAN AN INCREASE TO INTEREST RATES Clinton Maynard speaks with KPMG Economist Brendan Rynne me after today’s inflation results and the potential impact on interest rates.  More highlights from Money News