Premier David Crisafulli joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to outline tough new youth crime legislation that mandates a minimum 12-month jail sentence for offenders who breach bail by committing serious crimes, alongside early intervention and educational support programs. He also provided a critical weather update, warning of heavy rainfall across Queensland while criticising the […]
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“It was devastating”: Anton De Pasquale opens up on final lap disaster at Bathurst ahead of GC500
Supercars driver Anton De Pasquale joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to relive the heartbreaking moment his car ran out of fuel on the final lap at Bathurst after completing 160 demanding laps. Looking ahead to the GC500, he expressed optimism about bouncing back during the finals series as up to 250,000 motorsport fans descend […]
Taxing fresh produce? How a proposed GST overhaul could cost Aussie families thousands
The Grattan Institute has proposed raising the GST from 10% to 15% and expanding it to cover fresh food, arguing that the $76 billion raised annually would secure Australia’s fiscal future, fund income tax cuts, and boost welfare payments. While Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast and listeners expressed deep scepticism about taxing essential groceries during […]
“It looks like a war zone”: Mass arrests and landmarks torched in French protests
What began as nationwide cost-of-living protests in France has rapidly devolved into extreme street violence with over 2,400 arrests, torched historic landmarks, and widespread looting across major cities. Nine News Europe correspondent Hannah Sinclair joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to report on the escalating chaos and growing backlash against government spending, while caller David […]
Ferry Union slams Brisbane Lord Mayor’s ‘floating pub’ proposal as safety risk
Brisbane City Council’s proposal to trial licensed bars on CityCat ferries has sparked intense pushback from the Australian Maritime Officers Union, which argues the idea lacks consultation and compromises safety. Union representative Tracy Ellis joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to warn that overwhelmed crews, dealing with high passenger numbers, cannot manage alcohol service, and […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
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
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
Premier David Crisafulli joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to outline tough new youth crime legislation that mandates a minimum 12-month jail sentence for offenders who breach bail by committing serious crimes, alongside early intervention and educational support programs. He also provided a critical weather update, warning of heavy rainfall across Queensland while criticising the […]
“It was devastating”: Anton De Pasquale opens up on final lap disaster at Bathurst ahead of GC500
Supercars driver Anton De Pasquale joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to relive the heartbreaking moment his car ran out of fuel on the final lap at Bathurst after completing 160 demanding laps. Looking ahead to the GC500, he expressed optimism about bouncing back during the finals series as up to 250,000 motorsport fans descend […]
Taxing fresh produce? How a proposed GST overhaul could cost Aussie families thousands
The Grattan Institute has proposed raising the GST from 10% to 15% and expanding it to cover fresh food, arguing that the $76 billion raised annually would secure Australia’s fiscal future, fund income tax cuts, and boost welfare payments. While Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast and listeners expressed deep scepticism about taxing essential groceries during […]
“It looks like a war zone”: Mass arrests and landmarks torched in French protests
What began as nationwide cost-of-living protests in France has rapidly devolved into extreme street violence with over 2,400 arrests, torched historic landmarks, and widespread looting across major cities. Nine News Europe correspondent Hannah Sinclair joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to report on the escalating chaos and growing backlash against government spending, while caller David […]
Ferry Union slams Brisbane Lord Mayor’s ‘floating pub’ proposal as safety risk
Brisbane City Council’s proposal to trial licensed bars on CityCat ferries has sparked intense pushback from the Australian Maritime Officers Union, which argues the idea lacks consultation and compromises safety. Union representative Tracy Ellis joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to warn that overwhelmed crews, dealing with high passenger numbers, cannot manage alcohol service, and […]
Premier David Crisafulli joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to outline tough new youth crime legislation that mandates a minimum 12-month jail sentence for offenders who breach bail by committing serious crimes, alongside early intervention and educational support programs. He also provided a critical weather update, warning of heavy rainfall across Queensland while criticising the […]
“It was devastating”: Anton De Pasquale opens up on final lap disaster at Bathurst ahead of GC500
Supercars driver Anton De Pasquale joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to relive the heartbreaking moment his car ran out of fuel on the final lap at Bathurst after completing 160 demanding laps. Looking ahead to the GC500, he expressed optimism about bouncing back during the finals series as up to 250,000 motorsport fans descend […]
Taxing fresh produce? How a proposed GST overhaul could cost Aussie families thousands
The Grattan Institute has proposed raising the GST from 10% to 15% and expanding it to cover fresh food, arguing that the $76 billion raised annually would secure Australia’s fiscal future, fund income tax cuts, and boost welfare payments. While Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast and listeners expressed deep scepticism about taxing essential groceries during […]
“It looks like a war zone”: Mass arrests and landmarks torched in French protests
What began as nationwide cost-of-living protests in France has rapidly devolved into extreme street violence with over 2,400 arrests, torched historic landmarks, and widespread looting across major cities. Nine News Europe correspondent Hannah Sinclair joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to report on the escalating chaos and growing backlash against government spending, while caller David […]
Ferry Union slams Brisbane Lord Mayor’s ‘floating pub’ proposal as safety risk
Brisbane City Council’s proposal to trial licensed bars on CityCat ferries has sparked intense pushback from the Australian Maritime Officers Union, which argues the idea lacks consultation and compromises safety. Union representative Tracy Ellis joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to warn that overwhelmed crews, dealing with high passenger numbers, cannot manage alcohol service, and […]
Lord Mayor, Adrian Schrinner, joined Bill McDonald to explain why.








