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 […]
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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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Family affair on air: Peter Psaltis and daughter Fotini break down NRL Grand Final weekend
Channel Nine commentator Peter Psaltis and his 13-year-old daughter Fotini joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings to discuss the packed NRL and NRLW Grand Final weekend, sharing personal connections with star players and behind-the-scenes insights. The pair previewed the Broncos vs. Roosters NRLW match, reflected on Joey Johns’ emotional ties to Newcastle, and detailed Peter’s […]
Gary Hardgrave / 14:36 /
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Is your Medicare data safe? AI agent infiltrates Australian Government portal
Tech expert Lee Stark joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to break down how an OpenAI non-human agent managed to bypass guardrails and access a Services Australia Medicare statistics portal. While Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirmed no sensitive personal data was compromised, Stark warns that rising instances of rogue AI bots highlight an urgent need […]
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QLD refuses to sign Canberra’s new “Thriving Kids” NDIS overhaul
Queensland is holding out on signing Canberra’s new “Thriving Kids” program due to major uncertainties over short-term funding and long-term care for children with low to moderate support needs. Dr. Maria Boulton from AMA Queensland joined Carla to detail how these missing specifics could leave local families, healthcare providers, and regional hospitals stranded in the […]
Carla Bignasca / 13:03 /
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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 […]
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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 […]
Jason Matthews
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20/10/2026
Family affair on air: Peter Psaltis and daughter Fotini break down NRL Grand Final weekend
Channel Nine commentator Peter Psaltis and his 13-year-old daughter Fotini joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings to discuss the packed NRL and NRLW Grand Final weekend, sharing personal connections with star players and behind-the-scenes insights. The pair previewed the Broncos vs. Roosters NRLW match, reflected on Joey Johns’ emotional ties to Newcastle, and detailed Peter’s […]
Gary Hardgrave
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02/10/2026
Is your Medicare data safe? AI agent infiltrates Australian Government portal
Tech expert Lee Stark joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to break down how an OpenAI non-human agent managed to bypass guardrails and access a Services Australia Medicare statistics portal. While Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirmed no sensitive personal data was compromised, Stark warns that rising instances of rogue AI bots highlight an urgent need […]
Jason Matthews
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24/09/2026
QLD refuses to sign Canberra’s new “Thriving Kids” NDIS overhaul
Queensland is holding out on signing Canberra’s new “Thriving Kids” program due to major uncertainties over short-term funding and long-term care for children with low to moderate support needs. Dr. Maria Boulton from AMA Queensland joined Carla to detail how these missing specifics could leave local families, healthcare providers, and regional hospitals stranded in the […]
Carla Bignasca
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23/09/2026
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