4BC Breakfast

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...

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The Australian Medical Association has issued a warning over a massive bottleneck in public hospitals, where thousands of medically cleared elderly patients are stuck waiting years for scarce aged care beds. AMA President Dr. Danielle McMullen joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast and warns that urgent reform across federal and state governments is needed to speed up assessments and build critica...

Shadow Minister Dan Tehan joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to outline the Coalition's plan to overhaul Australia's energy policy within 30 days, which includes lifting the national nuclear ban, scrapping net zero targets, and prioritising energy affordability through coal, gas, and nuclear power. The proposal also addresses why Australia must remain in the Paris Agreement to block potential...

Broncos star Ben Hunt joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast while on holiday in Tasmania to discuss the electric atmosphere surrounding the upcoming finals fixtures and the NRLW derby. The conversation takes a serious turn as Hunt defends veteran referee Ashley Klein following his shock omission from preliminary final duties See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Finance expert David Koch joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to issue an open letter to RBA Governor Michele Bullock, urging the central bank to publicly "name and shame" government spending for driving up interest rates. He argued that everyday Australian households are tightening their belts while out-of-control spending at state and federal levels threatens to trigger another painful rate h...

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Following widespread telecommunications outages, a Senate committee recommended stripping Telstra of its Triple-0 management role to hand it to a new government authority, triggering strong political debate over emergency reliability. Coalition Senator Sarah Henderson joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast and opposes the overhaul, arguing that creating more bureaucracy will not fix underlying inf...

Virgin Australia has been forced to cancel 30 flights after exhausted cabin crew refused to work extra shifts on their days off. Aviation writer Robyn Ironside joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to reveal that staff morale is plummeting due to demands that crew scrub dirty planes during tight turnarounds, all while footy fans face skyrocketing $2,000 airfares for the AFL Grand Final. See omnys...

Popular car manufacturer BYD has issued a major safety recall for over 32,000 Shark 6 ute models in Australia because a faulty underbody support cable can snap and cause the spare wheel to detach while driving. Motoring expert Paul Gover joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to recommend that affected owners temporarily remove their spare tyre while waiting for dealership repairs, noting tha...

In the midst of a national housing shortage, tens of thousands of dollars in government fees and tax costs are preventing empty nesters from downsizing into smaller properties. Financial educator Zain Peart joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to warn that without significant stamp duty concessions or government incentives, large family homes will remain locked out for young buyers. See omnystud...

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In a heated exchange during parliamentary questioning, the Reserve Bank of Australia admitted it has not modelled the economic impact of reducing federal government spending. Economic futurist Evan Lucas joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to analyse the fallout, explaining that while the central bank cites a lack of resources, real fiscal reform would require tackling major budget line items l...

The newly released 2026 Intergenerational Report reveals that Australia's population is aging faster than anticipated due to a rapidly declining birth rate, threatening to place severe pressure on the federal budget. Economist Gene Tunny joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to explain that while immigration provides a partial buffer, true long-term stability requires addressing root causes like...

Former Brisbane Lions coach Leigh Matthews joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to discuss the club's fourth consecutive Grand Final appearance and their chance to build a modern AFL dynasty. He weighed in on the team's mental preparation, Chris Fagan's leadership style, and the likelihood of Lachie Neale overturning his one-match suspension at the tribunal ahead of their clash against Fremantle...

The nearly 100-year-old Coorparoo Bowls Club has been saved after being sold to the local Griffin Hospitality Group, which plans a major overhaul of the clubhouse, bar, and kitchen. New owner Will Griffin, who originally signed a petition to save the venue, joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to confirm the greens will remain untouched and operations will stay open throughout renovations schedu...

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Following S&P Global’s downgrade of Queensland's credit rating to AA, economists are urging the government to axe popular cost-of-living measures like 50-cent public transport fares and sports vouchers. With Olympic infrastructure costs soaring and investors increasingly favouring Victoria over Queensland, Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast debates whether keeping cheap fares is worth the l...

The federal government’s overhaul of the working holiday visa program will replace guaranteed second- and third-year visas with a lottery system, potentially wiping out over 10,000 backpacker jobs in Queensland alone. Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) CEO Natasha Wheeler joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to warn this sudden reduction will devastate regional farms, hospitality,...

Brisbane Lions star Dayne Zorko joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to open up about the immense pressure and physical toll of preliminary final matches ahead of their high-stakes clash against Hawthorn. He also praised teammate Logan Morris's massive contract extension and dynamic play while keeping his focus strictly on surviving the weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...