Following widespread telecommunications outages, a Senate committee recommended stripping Telstra of its Triple-0 management role to hand it to a new government authority, triggering strong political debate over emergency reliability. Coalition Senator Sarah Henderson joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast and opposes the overhaul, arguing that creating more bureaucracy will not fix underlying infrastructure issues […]
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“Slim chance”: Former Lions coach Leigh Matthews breaks silence on Lachie Neale’s tribunal fate
Former Brisbane Lions coach Leigh Matthews joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to discuss the club’s fourth consecutive Grand Final appearance and their chance to build a modern AFL dynasty. He weighed in on the team’s mental preparation, Chris Fagan’s leadership style, and the likelihood of Lachie Neale overturning his one-match suspension at the tribunal […]
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21/09/2026
No relief in sight: Fuel retailer defends rising petrol prices
Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast addressed mounting listener frustration over rapidly rising Brisbane fuel prices, which are pushing toward $2.40/L for unleaded and past $2.90/L for diesel. Guest Rowan Lee (CEO of the Australasian Convenience and Petroleum Marketers Association) explained that international wholesale increases in Singapore drive these replacement costs, assuring listeners that while prices […]
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18/09/2026
Why thousands of Queensland Police Personnel are suing the QPS over COVID-19 vaccines
Over 3,100 Queensland Police Service personnel have joined a class action against the QPS over the September 2021 COVID-19 vaccine mandate, which forced non-compliant staff to face unpaid suspensions or job loss. Justin Sibley, Director of Sibley Lawyers, joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to discuss the looming 4:00 PM deadline, explaining that the lawsuit […]
Jason Matthews / 07:29 /
17/09/2026
How the 2032 Brisbane Olympics triggered Queensland’s first credit downgrade in 17 years
Shadow Attorney-General Meaghan Scanlon joined Jason Matthews on 4BC breakfast to discuss the state’s recent credit downgrade – the first in 17 years – blaming the government’s lack of transparency around rising 2032 Olympic venue costs. Meanwhile, Jason and a caller debate whether long-term stadium infrastructure is worth the high price tag or if public […]
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16/09/2026
The NSW Government’s Container Deposit Scheme has been heavily criticised, from implementation to ongoing maintenance. Premier Gladys Berejiklian has admitted to Macquarie Radio the scheme is going through significant “teething problems”. ‘Return and Earn’ centres across the state have been swamped with rubbish that isn’t accepted by the machines. The pictures have been sent […]
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19/02/2019
Ray becomes a pop… and the photos are adorable!
Congratulations to Ray on becoming a pop. He welcomed his beautiful and healthy granddaughter Ava Marie Clark into the world on March 13. “I had a life-changing experience on Tuesday this week. “She arrived at 4.20, shortly after that I fell in love with the most beautiful and wonderful little baby I’ve ever seen. “I know […]
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31/07/2018
Guard’s car torched for standing up to bully
A GEO guard sent this photo to Ray of another guard’s car that was torched after they stood up for a woman who was allegedly assaulted by her Area Manager at Parklea Correctional Centre
Jason Matthews
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22/11/2017
QLD Greens’ Shannon Girard advertising in disabled parking spot
Listener Adrian sent Ray this photo of a ute with advertising for Greens’ candidate for Scenic Rim parked in a disabled parking spot
Jason Matthews
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20/11/2017
Yet another truck stuck in the Galston Gorge
Ray was sent this photo of a Zinfra truck stuck on one of the hairpin bends in the Galston Gorge this morning
Jason Matthews
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13/11/2017
Following widespread telecommunications outages, a Senate committee recommended stripping Telstra of its Triple-0 management role to hand it to a new government authority, triggering strong political debate over emergency reliability. Coalition Senator Sarah Henderson joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast and opposes the overhaul, arguing that creating more bureaucracy will not fix underlying infrastructure issues […]
Jason Matthews
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22 hours ago
“Slim chance”: Former Lions coach Leigh Matthews breaks silence on Lachie Neale’s tribunal fate
Former Brisbane Lions coach Leigh Matthews joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to discuss the club’s fourth consecutive Grand Final appearance and their chance to build a modern AFL dynasty. He weighed in on the team’s mental preparation, Chris Fagan’s leadership style, and the likelihood of Lachie Neale overturning his one-match suspension at the tribunal […]
Jason Matthews
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21/09/2026
No relief in sight: Fuel retailer defends rising petrol prices
Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast addressed mounting listener frustration over rapidly rising Brisbane fuel prices, which are pushing toward $2.40/L for unleaded and past $2.90/L for diesel. Guest Rowan Lee (CEO of the Australasian Convenience and Petroleum Marketers Association) explained that international wholesale increases in Singapore drive these replacement costs, assuring listeners that while prices […]
Jason Matthews
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18/09/2026
Why thousands of Queensland Police Personnel are suing the QPS over COVID-19 vaccines
Over 3,100 Queensland Police Service personnel have joined a class action against the QPS over the September 2021 COVID-19 vaccine mandate, which forced non-compliant staff to face unpaid suspensions or job loss. Justin Sibley, Director of Sibley Lawyers, joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to discuss the looming 4:00 PM deadline, explaining that the lawsuit […]
Jason Matthews
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17/09/2026
How the 2032 Brisbane Olympics triggered Queensland’s first credit downgrade in 17 years
Shadow Attorney-General Meaghan Scanlon joined Jason Matthews on 4BC breakfast to discuss the state’s recent credit downgrade – the first in 17 years – blaming the government’s lack of transparency around rising 2032 Olympic venue costs. Meanwhile, Jason and a caller debate whether long-term stadium infrastructure is worth the high price tag or if public […]
Jason Matthews
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16/09/2026
Following widespread telecommunications outages, a Senate committee recommended stripping Telstra of its Triple-0 management role to hand it to a new government authority, triggering strong political debate over emergency reliability. Coalition Senator Sarah Henderson joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast and opposes the overhaul, arguing that creating more bureaucracy will not fix underlying infrastructure issues […]
Jason Matthews
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22 hours ago
“Slim chance”: Former Lions coach Leigh Matthews breaks silence on Lachie Neale’s tribunal fate
Former Brisbane Lions coach Leigh Matthews joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to discuss the club’s fourth consecutive Grand Final appearance and their chance to build a modern AFL dynasty. He weighed in on the team’s mental preparation, Chris Fagan’s leadership style, and the likelihood of Lachie Neale overturning his one-match suspension at the tribunal […]
Jason Matthews
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21/09/2026
No relief in sight: Fuel retailer defends rising petrol prices
Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast addressed mounting listener frustration over rapidly rising Brisbane fuel prices, which are pushing toward $2.40/L for unleaded and past $2.90/L for diesel. Guest Rowan Lee (CEO of the Australasian Convenience and Petroleum Marketers Association) explained that international wholesale increases in Singapore drive these replacement costs, assuring listeners that while prices […]
Jason Matthews
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18/09/2026
Why thousands of Queensland Police Personnel are suing the QPS over COVID-19 vaccines
Over 3,100 Queensland Police Service personnel have joined a class action against the QPS over the September 2021 COVID-19 vaccine mandate, which forced non-compliant staff to face unpaid suspensions or job loss. Justin Sibley, Director of Sibley Lawyers, joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to discuss the looming 4:00 PM deadline, explaining that the lawsuit […]
Jason Matthews
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17/09/2026
How the 2032 Brisbane Olympics triggered Queensland’s first credit downgrade in 17 years
Shadow Attorney-General Meaghan Scanlon joined Jason Matthews on 4BC breakfast to discuss the state’s recent credit downgrade – the first in 17 years – blaming the government’s lack of transparency around rising 2032 Olympic venue costs. Meanwhile, Jason and a caller debate whether long-term stadium infrastructure is worth the high price tag or if public […]
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16/09/2026
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