Chris Simpson joined 4BC Drive to recount the terrifying moment yesterday’s supercell peeled his roof off like a “sardine can” and flung it 100 metres down the street just minutes after his kids came inside from the trampoline. Now facing a tight rental market with more storms on the way, listen to his remarkably upbeat […]
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Chris Simpson joined 4BC Drive to recount the terrifying moment yesterday’s supercell peeled his roof off like a “sardine can” and flung it 100 metres down the street just minutes after his kids came inside from the trampoline. Now facing a tight rental market with more storms on the way, listen to his remarkably upbeat […]
Carla Bignasca
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2 hours ago
Michael McLaren casts doubt on China’s push for closer Australian ties
China’s new ambassador to Australia, Liu Jinsong, has called for stronger relations between the two countries, highlighting opportunities for cooperation and trade. But 2GB Afternoons host Michael McLaren says concerns over Beijing’s authoritarian regime, national security and past trade restrictions remain major obstacles to closer ties. “Until China ditches authoritarianism, it’s going to be difficult […]
Michael McLaren
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5 hours ago
“We’re out of time”: Chilling cockpit audio captures final moments of horrific Florida jet crash
A devastating private jet crash in Palm Beach, Florida, claimed nine lives after the aircraft suffered a catastrophic descent, leaving investigators probing whether de-icing or mechanical failure caused the disaster. Against this tragic backdrop, Washington correspondent Jonathan Kearsley joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to unpack the eve of the U.S. midterm elections, where razor-thin […]
Jason Matthews
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03/11/2026
Should singing the national anthem be compulsory?
2GB Afternoons host Michael McLaren has questioned why Australian players aren’t singing the national anthem, after being impressed by the passion displayed by Tonga and Samoa in Sunday night’s Rugby League World Cup match. McLaren says Australian players who aren’t comfortable singing the national anthem should reconsider representing their country and “let someone else pull […]
Michael McLaren
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02/11/2026
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 […]
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