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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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 / 13:03 /
23/09/2026
From 56 days to just hours: The terrifying speed at which AI is exploiting your personal data
Former Queensland police detective Brian Hay joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings to warn that AI and deepfake technology are dramatically accelerating cyber threats by letting criminals clone voices, fake live video, and exploit personal data within hours. He urges Australians to stop oversharing on social media, establish secret family safewords, and treat every unsolicited […]
Gary Hardgrave / 10:04 /
23/09/2026
“Respect everyone, fear no one”: The secret formula behind Queensland’s winning streak
Fresh off winning a domestic quadruple via a dramatic 93rd-minute final, Queensland Lions FC captain Sean Carlos joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to outline how the underdog club is preparing for their historic Australia Cup semi-final against South Melbourne. Balancing full-time trades and office jobs, the team relies on a 12-game winning streak and […]
Jason Matthews / 04:53 /
15/09/2026
‘No free lunch’ – The economy is at a cross-roads
New polling has revealed that the Australian public is losing confidence in Anthony Albanese to manage the economy. Michael McLaren says while the public is waking up to the fact that there is no such thing as a free lunch, he remains sceptical about their determination to rein in spending. “Every time government tries to […]
Michael McLaren /
14/09/2026
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22/08/2025
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Mike Jeffreys
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22/08/2025
Wake Up with Mike Jeffreys – Wednesday 20th August
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20/08/2025
Overnights with Mike Jeffreys – Wednesday 20th August
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20/08/2025
Wake Up with Mike Jeffreys – Tuesday 19th August
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Phil O'Neil
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19/08/2025
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
From 56 days to just hours: The terrifying speed at which AI is exploiting your personal data
Former Queensland police detective Brian Hay joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings to warn that AI and deepfake technology are dramatically accelerating cyber threats by letting criminals clone voices, fake live video, and exploit personal data within hours. He urges Australians to stop oversharing on social media, establish secret family safewords, and treat every unsolicited […]
Gary Hardgrave
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23/09/2026
“Respect everyone, fear no one”: The secret formula behind Queensland’s winning streak
Fresh off winning a domestic quadruple via a dramatic 93rd-minute final, Queensland Lions FC captain Sean Carlos joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to outline how the underdog club is preparing for their historic Australia Cup semi-final against South Melbourne. Balancing full-time trades and office jobs, the team relies on a 12-game winning streak and […]
Jason Matthews
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15/09/2026
‘No free lunch’ – The economy is at a cross-roads
New polling has revealed that the Australian public is losing confidence in Anthony Albanese to manage the economy. Michael McLaren says while the public is waking up to the fact that there is no such thing as a free lunch, he remains sceptical about their determination to rein in spending. “Every time government tries to […]
Michael McLaren
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14/09/2026
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