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Aussie mortgage holders face fresh pain after hotter-than-expected September inflation figures locked in expectations of another looming interest rate hike. Shadow Treasurer Tim Wilson joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to lay blame squarely on runaway government spending and outline the Coalition’s plan to slash fuel excise to combat surging cost-of-living pressure. See omnystudio.com/l...

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In a fiery breakdown of recent Senate Estimates and political fallout, commentators Calista Clements and Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast slam Canberra's handling of controversial breastfeeding definitions under the Sex Discrimination Act. The pair also condemn a near-$35 million Pre-COP31 "junket" in Fiji plagued by empty rooms, poor stream numbers, and luxury stays, before offering a brief look a...

Following a delegation to Canberra, registered tax agent Belinda Rasso joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to reveal that Treasurer Jim Chalmers seemed completely unaware of the damaging consequences the proposed 30% trust tax will inflict on ordinary small businesses. With Senate submissions closing and up to a million jobs potentially on the line, Rasso is urging owners across the nation to l...

Brisbane City Council plans to trial alcohol and snack sales on double-decker CityCats next year, backed by Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner and Powderfinger's JC. However, public health experts, led by Professor Amie Steel, who joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast, strongly oppose the move, warning that trapped commuters and families will be exposed to alcohol-fuelled safety risks on public transpor...

In Israel’s first general election since the October 7 attacks, record voter turnout has produced an exceptionally tight race between Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing bloc and Gadi Eisenkot’s opposition coalition. Nine News correspondent Josh Bavas joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to break down how the razor-thin exit polls, complex coalition negotiations, and potential king...

Following an 18% surge in Queensland homeschooling registrations, Euka Future Learning CEO Brett Campbell joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to break down why thousands of families are abandoning mainstream classrooms. The discussion revealed that while parent dissatisfaction with school curricula plays a part, severe bullying, classroom anxiety, and an overburdened education system remain the...

From The Summary podcast - Roughly one-third of Australian households have experienced serious strain trying to put meals on the table over the past year, forcing countless families to choose between basic essentials and everyday groceries. On this episode of  The Summary , host Josh Bryant investigates what is driving this unprecedented spike in food insecurity and asks whether relief a...

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Following claims by Youth Advocacy Centre CEO Katherine Hayes that a $3 million contract was stripped in retaliation for criticising the Crisafulli Government, Youth Justice Minister Laura Gerber joined Ben Davis on 4BC Breakfast to strongly reject the allegations. Gerber maintained the independent tender was part of a major overhaul replacing failed previous policies, citing an alarming 89% repea...

From the Summary Podcast - Described by cybersecurity experts as the digital equivalent of an unexploded bomb, a major vulnerability in the widespread programming language PHP has forced high-profile websites offline and sent network administrators scrambling. On this episode of  The Summary , host Josh Bryant looks into how this critical flaw was discovered and what businesses and everyday i...

Queensland’s Youth Advocacy Centre has accused the Crisafulli Government of political retaliation after losing its $3 million contract and 19 staff following outspoken criticism of strict youth crime laws. While the government cites failing KPIs and high reoffending rates, CEO Katherine Hayes joined Ben Davis on 4BC Breakfast to defend the service’s audited success and warn the new pol...

Following a horrifying weekend drive-by shooting in Loganholme that left four injured - including a 19-year-old bystander shot in the head - Premier David Crisafulli firmly rejected calls for a firearm buyback scheme. Former detective and criminologist Dr Terry Goldsworthy joined Ben Davis on 4BC breakfast to strongly condemn the government's stance, arguing that buybacks keep stolen registered we...

Opposition Leader Angus Taylor joined Ben Davis on 4BC Breakfast to outline the Coalition’s plan to slash $31 billion in government spending - targeting climate agencies, corporate welfare, and housing bureaucracy - to deliver index-linked income tax cuts. He also breaks down proposals to scrap small business tax changes, halt foreign welfare access, and introduce a fuel price shield that ha...

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Radical student groups planning nationwide anti-capitalism walkouts on Remembrance Day have drawn furious condemnation from veterans' groups, Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast, and One Nation Senator Pauline Hanson. The fiery interview touches on classroom brainwashing, free speech limits, rising street crime and political division, with Hanson urging students to respect the freedoms secured by Aust...

From The Summary Podcast - Australian home values are falling at their fastest pace in over a decade, with quarterly data confirming price drops across every single capital city. On this episode of  The Summary , host Josh Bryant investigates why the heat has completely left the property market and how far values could slide. Dr. Nicola Powell, Chief of Economics and Research at Domain,...

The newly opened $5.3 billion Western Sydney Airport has launched passenger operations with immediate Gold Coast routes and upcoming Brisbane services. However, growing backlash over state-funded airline subsidies, a complete lack of rail access, and the risk of costly booking mix-ups has Queensland travellers on high alert. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Four people have been hospitalised - including an innocent 19-year-old female boxer in critical condition - following a horrifying drive-by shooting outside Fitzy’s pub in Loganholme during a family-friendly community boxing tournament. Joining Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to address the tragedy, Logan Mayor Jon Raven urged anyone with dashcam or CCTV footage to contact police immediately...

Shadow Minister Ted O'Brien joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to raise the alarm over the Albanese Government’s EU trade agreement, claiming secret, legally binding climate targets could leave Australian producers facing crippling penalties. He also outlined the Coalition’s new bill to mandate cash acceptance at major retailers while calling for an end to parliamentary nastiness a...

A shocking new poll reveals 84% of small business owners believe the Albanese government is failing them as they face mounting cost pressures and an impending ATO ban on credit card tax payments. Despite a diverse delegation flying to Canberra at their own expense to demand action, the Prime Minister and Treasurer have failed to even respond to their urgent meeting requests. See omnystudio.com/lis...

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After bureaucratic delays halted processing for Australia's stem cell registry, Australian Red Cross Lifeblood was officially appointed by the Federal Government to take over the national donation service. This breakthrough brings renewed hope to 21-year-old blood cancer patient Rowan Tong and countless other families waiting for urgent donor matches. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

From the Summary Podcast -  Australia’s newest international hub, Western Sydney Airport, is officially welcoming its first passenger flights this weekend, unlocking round-the-clock air travel and major trade opportunities. On this episode of The Summary , host Josh Bryant explores the monumental feat of launching a 24-hour airport and what it means for travelers and supply chains acros...