New research reveals that three-quarters of Australians are turning their backs on traditional burials due to skyrocketing costs and changing preferences. Reterniti founder Peter Russell explained to Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings why cremations, ash scattering, and alternative memorials are becoming the new norm. Hear more highlights from 4BC Mornings below and download the 4BC […]
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17/04/2026
Norths Rugby Club targeted by youth vandals in brazen three-night crime spree
Norths Rugby Club in Wavell Heights has been broken into and vandalised for three consecutive nights by a group of up to 20 youths, some seemingly as young as primary school age. Club Director Phil Mooney joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to express his frustration over the brazen attacks, which included setting fires and […]
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16/04/2026
Global Recession warning: How the Middle East conflict could hit your pockets
The IMF is warning of a looming global recession fuelled by the Middle East conflict, placing intense pressure on the Albanese government to rein in spending ahead of the May budget. Nine Radio Federal Politics Editor, Michael Pachi, joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to discuss how balancing essential cuts with cost-of-living relief will dictate […]
Jason Matthews / 09:27 /
15/04/2026
2,500 kilometres, $1 million, 60 days: The epic trek to keep rough sleepers off Brisbane streets
Emmanuel City Mission’s Roby Curtis is undertaking a 60-day, 2,500km walk from Brisbane to Alice Springs to raise $1 million for homelessness services. The funds will allow the charity’s Night Sanctuary to expand from operating one night a week to a full seven days, providing crucial beds, meals, and showers for rough sleepers. Hear more […]
Jason Matthews / 10:27 /
13/04/2026
Is Australia’s $765B Defence plan enough? Steve Baxter’s budget reality check
Tech entrepreneur and veteran Steve Baxter warned that Australia’s current defence budget is failing to keep pace with global instability and the high cost of nuclear submarines. He revealed why a billion-dollar boost for local “sovereign” tech, from Geelong-made autopilots to secret space cameras, is the only way the nation can truly protect itself. Hear […]
Ben Davis / 10:38 /
09/04/2026
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
New research reveals that three-quarters of Australians are turning their backs on traditional burials due to skyrocketing costs and changing preferences. Reterniti founder Peter Russell explained to Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings why cremations, ash scattering, and alternative memorials are becoming the new norm. Hear more highlights from 4BC Mornings below and download the 4BC […]
Jason Matthews
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17/04/2026
Norths Rugby Club targeted by youth vandals in brazen three-night crime spree
Norths Rugby Club in Wavell Heights has been broken into and vandalised for three consecutive nights by a group of up to 20 youths, some seemingly as young as primary school age. Club Director Phil Mooney joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to express his frustration over the brazen attacks, which included setting fires and […]
Jason Matthews
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16/04/2026
Global Recession warning: How the Middle East conflict could hit your pockets
The IMF is warning of a looming global recession fuelled by the Middle East conflict, placing intense pressure on the Albanese government to rein in spending ahead of the May budget. Nine Radio Federal Politics Editor, Michael Pachi, joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to discuss how balancing essential cuts with cost-of-living relief will dictate […]
Jason Matthews
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15/04/2026
2,500 kilometres, $1 million, 60 days: The epic trek to keep rough sleepers off Brisbane streets
Emmanuel City Mission’s Roby Curtis is undertaking a 60-day, 2,500km walk from Brisbane to Alice Springs to raise $1 million for homelessness services. The funds will allow the charity’s Night Sanctuary to expand from operating one night a week to a full seven days, providing crucial beds, meals, and showers for rough sleepers. Hear more […]
Jason Matthews
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13/04/2026
Is Australia’s $765B Defence plan enough? Steve Baxter’s budget reality check
Tech entrepreneur and veteran Steve Baxter warned that Australia’s current defence budget is failing to keep pace with global instability and the high cost of nuclear submarines. He revealed why a billion-dollar boost for local “sovereign” tech, from Geelong-made autopilots to secret space cameras, is the only way the nation can truly protect itself. Hear […]
Ben Davis
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09/04/2026
New research reveals that three-quarters of Australians are turning their backs on traditional burials due to skyrocketing costs and changing preferences. Reterniti founder Peter Russell explained to Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings why cremations, ash scattering, and alternative memorials are becoming the new norm. Hear more highlights from 4BC Mornings below and download the 4BC […]
Jason Matthews
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17/04/2026
Norths Rugby Club targeted by youth vandals in brazen three-night crime spree
Norths Rugby Club in Wavell Heights has been broken into and vandalised for three consecutive nights by a group of up to 20 youths, some seemingly as young as primary school age. Club Director Phil Mooney joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to express his frustration over the brazen attacks, which included setting fires and […]
Jason Matthews
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16/04/2026
Global Recession warning: How the Middle East conflict could hit your pockets
The IMF is warning of a looming global recession fuelled by the Middle East conflict, placing intense pressure on the Albanese government to rein in spending ahead of the May budget. Nine Radio Federal Politics Editor, Michael Pachi, joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to discuss how balancing essential cuts with cost-of-living relief will dictate […]
Jason Matthews
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15/04/2026
2,500 kilometres, $1 million, 60 days: The epic trek to keep rough sleepers off Brisbane streets
Emmanuel City Mission’s Roby Curtis is undertaking a 60-day, 2,500km walk from Brisbane to Alice Springs to raise $1 million for homelessness services. The funds will allow the charity’s Night Sanctuary to expand from operating one night a week to a full seven days, providing crucial beds, meals, and showers for rough sleepers. Hear more […]
Jason Matthews
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13/04/2026
Is Australia’s $765B Defence plan enough? Steve Baxter’s budget reality check
Tech entrepreneur and veteran Steve Baxter warned that Australia’s current defence budget is failing to keep pace with global instability and the high cost of nuclear submarines. He revealed why a billion-dollar boost for local “sovereign” tech, from Geelong-made autopilots to secret space cameras, is the only way the nation can truly protect itself. Hear […]
Ben Davis
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09/04/2026
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Lord Mayor, Adrian Schrinner, joined Bill McDonald to explain why.
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