Queensland classrooms are seeing a massive surge of over 1,000 new educators this year, but is it enough to fix the state’s teacher shortage? Education Minister John-Paul Langbroek joins us to discuss how the government is tackling classroom behaviour and what’s being done to lure former teachers back to the profession. Hear more highlights from […]

Youth Justice and Victim Support Minister Laura Gerber joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to defend the new parole framework, emphasising that victim safety will finally be prioritised over perpetrator rights. This interview also addressed rising community anxieties regarding youth crime, bail loops, and the rollout of the state’s controversial “adult crime, adult time” laws. […]

Queensland Maroons assistant coach Matt Ballin joined Dean & Sofie on 4BC Breakfast from Sydney to discuss the team’s final preparations ahead of State of Origin Game One. Despite the breaking news of NSW halfback Mitchell Moses being ruled out, Ballin emphasised that Queensland’s core strategy remains focused, unified, and completely unchanged. Hear more highlights […]

US President Donald Trump has flagged an imminent peace deal with Iran, but security expert Neil Fergus joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to warn that deeply entrenched issues remain unresolved. This interview explored Iran’s aggressive new demands – including Bitcoin shipping tolls and a refusal to surrender its enriched uranium – leaving experts highly […]

The art of manual driving is shifting into reverse, with new sales of stick shifts plummeting to just 1.6% across Australia. Carla and FCAI Chief Executive Tony Weber dive into whether the classic manual gearbox is completely dead, or if it still holds a vital place for young Aussies entering regional trades. Hear more highlights […]

Tourism and Events Queensland has officially launched its “Holiday Starts Here” winter campaign, partnering with major travel brands to offer significant deals on flights, accommodation, and local experiences. Speaking from Cairns, CEO Craig Davidson joined Dean & Sofie on 4BC Breakfast to highlight the need to support regional operators as travellers move away from a […]