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Woolworths quietly removed its $70 annual Everyday Extra subscription, moving members to a $7 monthly plan that effectively raises the annual cost by $14 for the same perks. Consumer finance expert Joel Gibson joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast and explained how shoppers can still game these loyalty programs - or bypass them altogether - to avoid falling into expensive supermarket subscri...

Senior energy analyst Saul Kavonic joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to warn that a potential US ban on diesel exports could trigger rapid price hikes at Australian bowsers within weeks. With Australia heavily dependent on imports for its transport, agriculture, and mining sectors, the nation faces a heightened risk of both severe cost surges and supply disruptions. See omnystudio.com/listene...

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NRL boss Peter V'landys has left fans bewildered after announcing a secret Grand Final pre-game show that will only be revealed 11 minutes before kickoff. The announcement follows the abrupt exit of former headliner Tones and I, alongside audio showing V'landys brushing off Kylie Minogue's rival AFL performance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast and entrepreneur Phil Di Bella argue that the government’s ban on debit card surcharges will harm small businesses that cannot absorb bank transaction costs. As a result, venues and retailers will be forced to raise overall prices across all goods, inadvertently fueling inflation and hurting consumers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Economist Leith van Onselen joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to discuss an expected 16th interest rate hike under the Albanese government as total public spending pushes inflation higher. He warns that soaring interest rates, crashing property prices, and potential diesel shortages could push Australia’s economy into a recession, leaving young first-home buyers facing severe mortgage s...

Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to celebrate an unprecedented economic boom that saw 17,000 local jobs created over five years, surging the local economy to $16.8 billion. The conversation covered major commercial developments, the 51% available industrial land drawcard, local business growth, and the urgent need for state and federal infrastructure funding to m...

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Despite a surge of 4,000 new compensation claims filed last financial year, payouts from Victim Assist Queensland fell by $20 million due to severe staffing shortages and bureaucratic red tape. Voice for Victims Foundation chair Ben Cannon joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to warn that traumatised victims and unpaid psychologists face year-long delays, calling for an immediate Medicare-style...

Brisbane's Story Bridge will face a complete three-week shutdown from December 27 to January 18 for crucial resurfacing and waterproofing work as part of Council's "Operation Smooth". Infrastructure Chair Ryan Murphy joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to confirm there will be no toll relief on alternative routes, while also highlighting upcoming Brisbane Lions celebrations and contingency plan...

Following a historic premiership victory, Brisbane Lions star Dayne Zorko joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to open up about playing through a first-quarter hamstring injury with the help of painkillers and heavy strapping. He also shared insights into how the team used Fremantle's infamous "Wharfie Time" routine as motivation and addressed head coach Chris Fagan's future after four gruelling...

Counter-terrorism police have arrested five men near RAF Fairford after a local farmer spotted three suspicious vans with fake logos fleeing into nearby fields. Bomb disposal teams examined the vehicles while police investigated potential links to foreign state actors or extremist groups, contrasting with claims from Donald Trump that the suspects were under long-term surveillance. See omnystudio....

Queensland Police Union President Shane Prior joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to address dangerous delays in the state’s $15 million digital weapons registry upgrade, which currently leaves officers relying on handwritten paper forms to track over 1.1 million firearms. He also honours a hero rookie officer recently stabbed on duty in Hemmant and defends the QPS misconduct discipline s...

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Frontline child safety and youth justice workers across Queensland have walked off the job to protest stalled pay negotiations, extreme workloads, and severe staffing shortages. Demonstrators brought air mattresses to government MP offices to highlight the tragic reality of vulnerable children sleeping in service centres due to a lack of safe placements. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...

Rugby league legend Mark Geyer joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to preview the crucial NRL preliminary finals, highlighting the high-stakes clash between the Dolphins and the Sydney Roosters. He breaks down player fitness concerns - including Nathan Cleary's injury status - and backs both the Dolphins and Panthers to seal their spots in the Grand Final. See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

As the federal government reviews its Net Zero safeguard mechanism, Coal Australia CEO Stuart Bocking joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast and is calling for renewable energy operators to face the exact same reporting standards as heavy industry. He argued that while coal mining supports hundreds of thousands of jobs and delivers billions to the economy, the public deserves transparency on the t...

Brisbane Lions legend Luke Power joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to reflect on the club's iconic three-peat premiership era and share lighthearted stories about his former teammates. He also offered his support for a potential city parade in Brisbane if the current Lions squad secures the Grand Final victory. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4BC team member Hayley recounted a terrifying 3:30 AM attempted break-in at her home by a group of apparent youth offenders, who then smashed into her neighbour's house to steal cars and allegedly hold them at knife-point. The incident has sparked heated discussion on air over police warnings about rising school holiday crime and the apparent failure of 'adult crime, adult time' measures to deter...

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 for stricter government regulations. S...

Opposition Leader Angus Taylor pressed the government to slash the fuel excise by 50% to ease soaring bowser prices while also aiming for the delayed disclosure of an AI hack on Services Australia. The discussion further covered coalition power-sharing rumours raised by Barnaby Joyce and Taylor’s ongoing representations for improved veteran funeral support on behalf of a local caller. See om...

Brisbane Lions star Dayne Zorko joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to detail the team's mental and physical preparation ahead of their AFL Grand Final showdown against Fremantle. During the candid chat, Zorko reflected on a wild media swarm at the airport, addressed the distraction of Lachie Neale's pending tribunal appeal, and reacted to plans for a massive celebration parade in Brisbane. See...

As Prime Minister Anthony Albanese wraps up his high-stakes US trip by accepting a Global Citizen Award, breaking news reveals Services Australia has been targeted in an OpenAI security incident.  US Correspondent Jonathan Kearsley joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to break down the diplomatic interactions with Donald Trump, the brewing clash over AI regulation, and growing domestic scru...