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 […]
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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 […]
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US Government revaluates plans for live-streamed execution of Fort Hood shooter following global backlash
The US government is facing widespread backlash over plans to live-stream the firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan, leading the Trump administration to reevaluate whether the broadcast will proceed. Meanwhile, newly appointed White House Press Secretary Katie Zachariah faced a rough debut at the podium, drawing criticism for a brief, stumble-filled press […]
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15/10/2026
How the Edge Early Learning Centre collapse left Brisbane parents abandoned
Following the sudden permanent closure of 11 Edge Early Learning centres in Queensland, affected mother Vandita Foster joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to share the scramble parents face after receiving just 48 hours’ notice via email. She highlights the immense disruption to working routines, the emotional toll on young children, and the devastating impact […]
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“Absolute Disaster”: Why 80,000 older Australians are set to dump private health insurance
A controversial federal government rebate change is projected to force nearly 80,000 older Australians to drop their private health cover, while a further 200,000 may downgrade their policies. Industry experts warn that forcing low-income pensioners onto public hospital waiting lists will cause an “absolute disaster” for an already overburdened healthcare system. Hear more highlights from […]
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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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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
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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
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13/11/2017
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 […]
Jason Matthews
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15 hours ago
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 […]
Jason Matthews
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16/10/2026
US Government revaluates plans for live-streamed execution of Fort Hood shooter following global backlash
The US government is facing widespread backlash over plans to live-stream the firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan, leading the Trump administration to reevaluate whether the broadcast will proceed. Meanwhile, newly appointed White House Press Secretary Katie Zachariah faced a rough debut at the podium, drawing criticism for a brief, stumble-filled press […]
Jason Matthews
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15/10/2026
How the Edge Early Learning Centre collapse left Brisbane parents abandoned
Following the sudden permanent closure of 11 Edge Early Learning centres in Queensland, affected mother Vandita Foster joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to share the scramble parents face after receiving just 48 hours’ notice via email. She highlights the immense disruption to working routines, the emotional toll on young children, and the devastating impact […]
Jason Matthews
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14/10/2026
“Absolute Disaster”: Why 80,000 older Australians are set to dump private health insurance
A controversial federal government rebate change is projected to force nearly 80,000 older Australians to drop their private health cover, while a further 200,000 may downgrade their policies. Industry experts warn that forcing low-income pensioners onto public hospital waiting lists will cause an “absolute disaster” for an already overburdened healthcare system. Hear more highlights from […]
Jason Matthews
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13/10/2026
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 […]
Jason Matthews
/
15 hours ago
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 […]
Jason Matthews
/
16/10/2026
US Government revaluates plans for live-streamed execution of Fort Hood shooter following global backlash
The US government is facing widespread backlash over plans to live-stream the firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan, leading the Trump administration to reevaluate whether the broadcast will proceed. Meanwhile, newly appointed White House Press Secretary Katie Zachariah faced a rough debut at the podium, drawing criticism for a brief, stumble-filled press […]
Jason Matthews
/
15/10/2026
How the Edge Early Learning Centre collapse left Brisbane parents abandoned
Following the sudden permanent closure of 11 Edge Early Learning centres in Queensland, affected mother Vandita Foster joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to share the scramble parents face after receiving just 48 hours’ notice via email. She highlights the immense disruption to working routines, the emotional toll on young children, and the devastating impact […]
Jason Matthews
/
14/10/2026
“Absolute Disaster”: Why 80,000 older Australians are set to dump private health insurance
A controversial federal government rebate change is projected to force nearly 80,000 older Australians to drop their private health cover, while a further 200,000 may downgrade their policies. Industry experts warn that forcing low-income pensioners onto public hospital waiting lists will cause an “absolute disaster” for an already overburdened healthcare system. Hear more highlights from […]
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