4BC Breakfast

Hear all this week's best bits from 4BC Breakfast with Ben Davis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Davis filling in for Dean Miller and Sofie Formica who will return on July 13. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Queensland has overtaken the rest of the country with the highest number of fatal motorcycle crashes, prompting urgent questions about why the road toll is tracking even higher this year. Australian Road Safety Foundation CEO Russell White joined Ben Davis to discuss the dangerous mix of returning riders, societal apathy, and the reckless thrill-seeking culture that is putting lives at risk. See o...

Opposition Leader Angus Taylor has taken the gloves off, unleashing a fierce attack on One Nation during a major speech in Sydney last night. Hear why Taylor claims voting for the minor party could triple the national debt and add an extra $20,000 a year to your mortgage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Davis filling in for Dean Miller and Sofie Formica who will return on July 13. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As 250 new residents move to the City of Moreton Bay every single week, the local council is drafting a massive new blueprint for its future. Mayor Peter Flannery joined Ben to explain why they’re looking to build up rather than out, and how they plan to preserve 75% of the region's green space amid the population boom. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maroons star Ben Hunt delivered a brutally honest assessment of Queensland's devastating State of Origin defeat. Find out why he says the Bunker isn't to blame and how the team plans to channel the "burn" of the loss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Telstra reels from a massive 12-hour software outage that halted trains, hit 80,000 businesses, and caused hundreds of triple-0 calls to fail, Ben drives to the heart of who is to blame. PR expert Michael Crutcher joined the show to break down Telstra’s heavily criticised response and explain why the fallout is far from over. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following China’s recent testing of a nuclear-capable ballistic missile in the South Pacific, Shadow Foreign Minister Ted O'Brien joined Ben Davis on 4BC Breakfast to urge Pacific Island nations, including Australia and Fiji, to form a unified regional defence pact. The Minister warned that Australia must urgently prepare for potential conflict by boosting its defence spending to 3% of GDP t...

Ben Davis filling in for Dean Miller and Sofie Formica who will return on July 13. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Maroons player Jai Arrow joined Ben Davis to discuss his emotional return to Suncorp Stadium on Origin Day, where he will have the honour of walking out with the shield ahead of the big game. Jai opened up about his recent wedding, his heart breaking battle with Motor Neurone Disease (MND), the massive wave of public support through "Jai July," and how the current Queensland squad is lookin...

Ben Davis filling in for Dean Miller and Sofie Formica who will return on July 13. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Maroon Brent Tate joined Ben Davis on 4BC Breakfast to discuss the psychological warfare of playing a State of Origin decider at Suncorp Stadium, warning that the deafening "Queenslander" call can rattle even the most seasoned players. He analysed the high-stakes wing matchup, predicting that New South Wales debutant Jack Bostock will face an absolute aerial assault from Queensland’s...

Brisbane's real estate market has experienced a dramatic downturn, with auction clearance rates plunging to a grim 23.8% compared to nearly 40% the previous week. Industry expert Paul Curtain joined Ben Davis on 4BC Breakfast to explain that market fear has shifted from the "fear of missing out" to the "fear of overpaying," causing buyers to aggressively slow down their decision-making. See omnyst...

A long-vacant site in Toowong is set for a massive redevelopment featuring four 39-story apartment towers, providing a crucial injection of housing supply into a strained Brisbane market. Experts argue that while high-rise developments face staggering construction costs, the ultimate success of these mega-precincts depends entirely on vibrant ground-level retail, hospitality, and community spaces....

Suncorp Stadium's General Manager Darren Burden joined Ben Davis on 4BC Breakfast to express his immense excitement ahead of his very first State of Origin decider at the venue. He revealed the monumental pressure the stadium is under as it ticks over 1.2 million visitors this week, placing massive strain on head groundsman Matt Oliver to keep the heavily trafficked field playable. See omnystudio....

Ben Davis filling in for Dean Miller and Sofie Formica who will return on July 13. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rugby League legend Wally Lewis joined Ben Davis on 4BC Breakfast to dissect Queensland's looming State of Origin decider at Suncorp Stadium, a venue where the Maroons haven't tasted victory in three years. The King broke down the tactical necessity of a flawless kicking game, the pressure facing NSW debutant Jack Bostock, and why Queensland must ignore their rare status as bookmaker favourites to...

Following the CFMEU commission of inquiry, a new proposed Queensland construction code aims to completely replace the controversial Best Practice Industry Conditions (BPICT) that have long plagued the sector. Civil Contractors Federation Queensland CEO Damian Long joined Ben Davis on 4BC Breakfast to warn that the code must be implemented immediately, or massive upcoming Olympic Games projects cou...

Queensland Premier David Crisafulli has announced a strict new "breach bail, go to jail" policy targeting repeat youth offenders during the LNP state conference. While the announcement was met with thunderous applause inside the room, critics and justice advocates are already raising alarms over a total lack of policy details and potential legal complications regarding unproven offences. See omnys...

Hear all this week's best bits from 4BC Breakfast with Ben Davis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ever wondered if an artist can truly set themselves up for life off the back of just one famous song? White Sky Music’s head of royalties, Matt Bird, joined Ben Davis to explain exactly how global airplay and streaming pots turn single tracks into massive lifelong fortunes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Davis filling in for Dean Miller and Sofie Formica who will return on July 13. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After facing three separate family health crises, including the tragic loss of his 18-year-old son to a rare cancer, Queenslander Shaune Watts refused to be defeated and instead raised over $1.3 million for charity.  Hear the deeply moving story of how this ordinary local dad uses sheer determination and cold calls to turn profound heartbreak into a powerful lifesaving legacy. See omnystudio....

Former Socceroo Matt McKay joined Ben Davis to take us inside the inner sanctum ahead of Australia’s massive clash against Egypt.  He shared firsthand insights on stopping a compromised Mo Salah, the Brisbane teenager set to explode on the world stage, and why this is the perfect draw for the green and gold. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.