The business community has voiced severe concerns over a newly tabled federal bill that contains a hidden amendment allowing the Commonwealth to discriminate against non-unionised companies for taxpayer contracts. Critics argue that the move undermines national productivity, favours union-friendly deals at the public’s expense, and risks replicating state-level procurement disasters across industries like defence and […]
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23 hours ago
How Government subsidies failed regional Queensland’s EV networks
While EV sales continue to surge across Australia, the public infrastructure required to support them remains heavily concentrated in major metropolitan corridors. Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings was joined by Editor of Wheels, Trent Nikolic, to share first-hand accounts of the logistical nightmares encountered when taking EVs outback, emphasising the high costs and lack of […]
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03/06/2026
Fair Work Commission announces “reckless” 4.75% minimum wage hike amid inflation fears
The Fair Work Commission has announced a 4.75% increase to the minimum wage starting July 1, sparking heated debate over its impact on small businesses and national inflation. While Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings slammed the decision as irresponsible during an economic crunch, economist Leith van Onselen explained it as a calculated compromise to protect […]
Jason Matthews / 05:47 /
02/06/2026
From corporate burnout to ‘House Husbands’: Brisbane dad launches lifeline for men
After walking away from a high-stress corporate marketing job with no safety net, a local dad named Dave accidentally launched a booming home-services business called House Husbands. Now, overwhelmed with work but no longer stressed, he joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to launch a Facebook community where struggling men and single fathers can find […]
Jason Matthews / 07:17 /
29/05/2026
Can $39 million for flat-pack homes solve Australia’s housing crisis?
The Federal Government has committed $39 million to boost the manufacturing of prefabricated and flat-pack homes in an effort to meet its ambitious national housing targets. While Master Builders deputy CEO Michael Hopkins welcomes the innovation, he joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to warn that solving the housing crisis still requires tackling core issues […]
Jason Matthews / 07:47 /
28/05/2026
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
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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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13/11/2017
The business community has voiced severe concerns over a newly tabled federal bill that contains a hidden amendment allowing the Commonwealth to discriminate against non-unionised companies for taxpayer contracts. Critics argue that the move undermines national productivity, favours union-friendly deals at the public’s expense, and risks replicating state-level procurement disasters across industries like defence and […]
Jason Matthews
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23 hours ago
How Government subsidies failed regional Queensland’s EV networks
While EV sales continue to surge across Australia, the public infrastructure required to support them remains heavily concentrated in major metropolitan corridors. Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings was joined by Editor of Wheels, Trent Nikolic, to share first-hand accounts of the logistical nightmares encountered when taking EVs outback, emphasising the high costs and lack of […]
Jason Matthews
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03/06/2026
Fair Work Commission announces “reckless” 4.75% minimum wage hike amid inflation fears
The Fair Work Commission has announced a 4.75% increase to the minimum wage starting July 1, sparking heated debate over its impact on small businesses and national inflation. While Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings slammed the decision as irresponsible during an economic crunch, economist Leith van Onselen explained it as a calculated compromise to protect […]
Jason Matthews
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02/06/2026
From corporate burnout to ‘House Husbands’: Brisbane dad launches lifeline for men
After walking away from a high-stress corporate marketing job with no safety net, a local dad named Dave accidentally launched a booming home-services business called House Husbands. Now, overwhelmed with work but no longer stressed, he joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to launch a Facebook community where struggling men and single fathers can find […]
Jason Matthews
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29/05/2026
Can $39 million for flat-pack homes solve Australia’s housing crisis?
The Federal Government has committed $39 million to boost the manufacturing of prefabricated and flat-pack homes in an effort to meet its ambitious national housing targets. While Master Builders deputy CEO Michael Hopkins welcomes the innovation, he joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to warn that solving the housing crisis still requires tackling core issues […]
Jason Matthews
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28/05/2026
The business community has voiced severe concerns over a newly tabled federal bill that contains a hidden amendment allowing the Commonwealth to discriminate against non-unionised companies for taxpayer contracts. Critics argue that the move undermines national productivity, favours union-friendly deals at the public’s expense, and risks replicating state-level procurement disasters across industries like defence and […]
Jason Matthews
/
23 hours ago
How Government subsidies failed regional Queensland’s EV networks
While EV sales continue to surge across Australia, the public infrastructure required to support them remains heavily concentrated in major metropolitan corridors. Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings was joined by Editor of Wheels, Trent Nikolic, to share first-hand accounts of the logistical nightmares encountered when taking EVs outback, emphasising the high costs and lack of […]
Jason Matthews
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03/06/2026
Fair Work Commission announces “reckless” 4.75% minimum wage hike amid inflation fears
The Fair Work Commission has announced a 4.75% increase to the minimum wage starting July 1, sparking heated debate over its impact on small businesses and national inflation. While Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings slammed the decision as irresponsible during an economic crunch, economist Leith van Onselen explained it as a calculated compromise to protect […]
Jason Matthews
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02/06/2026
From corporate burnout to ‘House Husbands’: Brisbane dad launches lifeline for men
After walking away from a high-stress corporate marketing job with no safety net, a local dad named Dave accidentally launched a booming home-services business called House Husbands. Now, overwhelmed with work but no longer stressed, he joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to launch a Facebook community where struggling men and single fathers can find […]
Jason Matthews
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29/05/2026
Can $39 million for flat-pack homes solve Australia’s housing crisis?
The Federal Government has committed $39 million to boost the manufacturing of prefabricated and flat-pack homes in an effort to meet its ambitious national housing targets. While Master Builders deputy CEO Michael Hopkins welcomes the innovation, he joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to warn that solving the housing crisis still requires tackling core issues […]
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28/05/2026
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