Logan City Council voted to halve infrastructure charges for building one-bedroom granny flats, granting a $13,500 discount to tackle Southeast Queensland’s severe housing crisis. However, Mayor Jon Raven told Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast that he voted against the measure, arguing that the discount benefits investors rather than families and risks returning suburbs to overcrowded […]
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“We can’t turn suburbs into slums”: Logan Mayor defends voting against granny flat discount scheme
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“Build back better” under threat: The 50/50 funding split threatening Queensland’s disaster recovery
As severe storms and bushfires kick off Queensland’s disaster season, Minister Ann Leahy joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to outline the state’s preparedness through ‘Get Ready Week’ initiatives. However, she warned that proposed federal funding cuts threaten crucial disaster recovery and betterment projects across 77 local councils. Hear more highlights from 4BC Breakfast below […]
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“Modern-day terrorism”: How sadistic online cult ‘764’ is luring Australian teens into self-harm
The FBI has designated online networks like “764” as modern-day terrorism due to their systemic grooming of young teenagers through popular platforms like Roblox and Discord. Cyber Safety Solutions founder Susan McLean joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast and urged parents to watch for subtle behavioural changes and physically remove devices from private rooms to […]
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‘Explosive’ storm season looms: Why South East Queensland is urged to prep for hail
Weather Presenter Luke Bradnam joined Ben Davis on 4BC Breakfast to warn South East Queensland residents to brace for dangerous winds, large hail, and potential severe storms following an exceptionally dry long weekend. The discussion also covers the pair’s lively critique of the NRL Grand Final pre-match entertainment, highlighting missed opportunities in honouring retiring players […]
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“Build up, not out”: Is modular high-rise construction Queensland’s solution to the housing crisis?
Facing severe housing and aged care shortages across Southeast Queensland, construction giant McNab is advocating for modular, medium-rise apartments that can be built in half the time of traditional builds. McNab Founder Michael McNab and Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast discussed how shifting construction to off-site factories in middle-ring suburbs can lower long-term costs and […]
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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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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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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
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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
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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
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“We can’t turn suburbs into slums”: Logan Mayor defends voting against granny flat discount scheme
Logan City Council voted to halve infrastructure charges for building one-bedroom granny flats, granting a $13,500 discount to tackle Southeast Queensland’s severe housing crisis. However, Mayor Jon Raven told Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast that he voted against the measure, arguing that the discount benefits investors rather than families and risks returning suburbs to overcrowded […]
Jason Matthews
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3 hours ago
“Build back better” under threat: The 50/50 funding split threatening Queensland’s disaster recovery
As severe storms and bushfires kick off Queensland’s disaster season, Minister Ann Leahy joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to outline the state’s preparedness through ‘Get Ready Week’ initiatives. However, she warned that proposed federal funding cuts threaten crucial disaster recovery and betterment projects across 77 local councils. Hear more highlights from 4BC Breakfast below […]
Jason Matthews
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07/10/2026
“Modern-day terrorism”: How sadistic online cult ‘764’ is luring Australian teens into self-harm
The FBI has designated online networks like “764” as modern-day terrorism due to their systemic grooming of young teenagers through popular platforms like Roblox and Discord. Cyber Safety Solutions founder Susan McLean joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast and urged parents to watch for subtle behavioural changes and physically remove devices from private rooms to […]
Jason Matthews
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06/10/2026
‘Explosive’ storm season looms: Why South East Queensland is urged to prep for hail
Weather Presenter Luke Bradnam joined Ben Davis on 4BC Breakfast to warn South East Queensland residents to brace for dangerous winds, large hail, and potential severe storms following an exceptionally dry long weekend. The discussion also covers the pair’s lively critique of the NRL Grand Final pre-match entertainment, highlighting missed opportunities in honouring retiring players […]
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05/10/2026
“Build up, not out”: Is modular high-rise construction Queensland’s solution to the housing crisis?
Facing severe housing and aged care shortages across Southeast Queensland, construction giant McNab is advocating for modular, medium-rise apartments that can be built in half the time of traditional builds. McNab Founder Michael McNab and Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast discussed how shifting construction to off-site factories in middle-ring suburbs can lower long-term costs and […]
Jason Matthews
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“We can’t turn suburbs into slums”: Logan Mayor defends voting against granny flat discount scheme
Logan City Council voted to halve infrastructure charges for building one-bedroom granny flats, granting a $13,500 discount to tackle Southeast Queensland’s severe housing crisis. However, Mayor Jon Raven told Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast that he voted against the measure, arguing that the discount benefits investors rather than families and risks returning suburbs to overcrowded […]
Jason Matthews
/
3 hours ago
“Build back better” under threat: The 50/50 funding split threatening Queensland’s disaster recovery
As severe storms and bushfires kick off Queensland’s disaster season, Minister Ann Leahy joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to outline the state’s preparedness through ‘Get Ready Week’ initiatives. However, she warned that proposed federal funding cuts threaten crucial disaster recovery and betterment projects across 77 local councils. Hear more highlights from 4BC Breakfast below […]
Jason Matthews
/
07/10/2026
“Modern-day terrorism”: How sadistic online cult ‘764’ is luring Australian teens into self-harm
The FBI has designated online networks like “764” as modern-day terrorism due to their systemic grooming of young teenagers through popular platforms like Roblox and Discord. Cyber Safety Solutions founder Susan McLean joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast and urged parents to watch for subtle behavioural changes and physically remove devices from private rooms to […]
Jason Matthews
/
06/10/2026
‘Explosive’ storm season looms: Why South East Queensland is urged to prep for hail
Weather Presenter Luke Bradnam joined Ben Davis on 4BC Breakfast to warn South East Queensland residents to brace for dangerous winds, large hail, and potential severe storms following an exceptionally dry long weekend. The discussion also covers the pair’s lively critique of the NRL Grand Final pre-match entertainment, highlighting missed opportunities in honouring retiring players […]
Ben Davis
/
05/10/2026
“Build up, not out”: Is modular high-rise construction Queensland’s solution to the housing crisis?
Facing severe housing and aged care shortages across Southeast Queensland, construction giant McNab is advocating for modular, medium-rise apartments that can be built in half the time of traditional builds. McNab Founder Michael McNab and Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast discussed how shifting construction to off-site factories in middle-ring suburbs can lower long-term costs and […]
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