4BC Breakfast

Comedian Ed Kavalee joined Ben Davis on 4BC Breakfast to discuss Cop This , a brand-new comedy tele-movie airing on Channel 10 about a suburban police station being replaced by an AI robot. He shared hilarious behind-the-scenes stories about directing an all-star Australian cast - including Gary Sweet, Rob Sitch, and Glenn Robbins - before weighing in on Brisbane’s upcoming 2032 Olympic Game...

Brisbane 2032 Olympic Organising Committee President Andrew Liveris joined Ben Davis on 4BC Breakfast to discuss the accidental leak of the official Games emblem - a cockatoo shaped like Queensland - ahead of its formal reveal at South Bank. He also addressed key operational milestones, confirming that the Fitzroy River in Rockhampton is locked in for rowing while outlining strict cost-control cri...

Following a Queensland enforcement blitz that boosted legal cigarette sales by 55%, the federal government is injecting $2.5 million into the state's model to curb black-market tobacco and escalating gang violence. Australian Association of Convenience Stores CEO Theo Foukkare joined Davis on 4BC Breakfast to discuss why an 80% tax slash, combined with stronger enforcement and vape regulation, is...

Weather Presenter Luke Bradnam joined Ben Davis on 4BC Breakfast to warn South East Queensland residents to brace for dangerous winds, large hail, and potential severe storms following an exceptionally dry long weekend. The discussion also covers the pair's lively critique of the NRL Grand Final pre-match entertainment, highlighting missed opportunities in honouring retiring players and celebratin...

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Ahead of the 2026 NRL Grand Final between the Newcastle Knights and Sydney Roosters, Immortal halfback Andrew "Joey" Johns joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to reflect on the overwhelming emotion, fear, and excitement gripping the Hunter Valley. He highlights the team's incredible resilience, Kalyn Ponga’s driving leadership, coach Justin Holbrook’s connection to the town's workin...

Minister for the Olympic and Paralympic Games Tim Mander joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to defend plans for a 63,000-seat venue at Victoria Park despite growing backlash that the capacity fails to future-proof Brisbane's sporting needs. Speaking on air, Mander also addressed questions surrounding political donations from the stadium's preferred builder while detailing construction timeline...

Facing severe housing and aged care shortages across Southeast Queensland, construction giant McNab is advocating for modular, medium-rise apartments that can be built in half the time of traditional builds. McNab Founder Michael McNab and Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast discussed how shifting construction to off-site factories in middle-ring suburbs can lower long-term costs and provide critical...

A new ban on credit card surcharges is forcing small businesses to absorb processing fees or raise prices, sparking widespread anger across the country. The outcry has intensified after the Tax Office abruptly stopped accepting credit card payments entirely to avoid paying the very fees businesses are now forced to bear. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Financial expert Mark Bouris joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to warn that Australia is rapidly sliding into stagflation, driven by rising interest rates, stagnant economic growth, and poorly targeted federal spending. He argues that halting public spending and imposing temporary wage freezes are crucial to controlling inflation, while noting that soaring mortgage repayments are crushing fir...

Barnaby Joyce joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to launch a blistering attack on the Labor government, arguing that excessive public spending and an overblown bureaucracy are driving up interest rates and punishing everyday Australians. He outlined plans to curb government expenditure, dismantle climate change departments, and reallocate public service focus back to core essential services li...

Ahead of the NRLW Grand Final against the Sydney Roosters, Brisbane Broncos legend Ali Brigginshaw joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to reflect on her final career game, her preparation, and her impact as a pioneer for women's rugby league. The emotional interview touches on her connection to her hometown of Ipswich and features a heartfelt message from a 13-Year-Old fan that moved the vetera...

On International Coffee Day, the Daniel Morcombe Foundation has partnered with Banjo’s Bakery to raise $25,000 for child safety education by donating 50 cents from every large coffee sold this October. Co-founder Denise Morcombe joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to highlight where these crucial funds go and warned parents about modern safety threats facing kids online, including artific...

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Queensland emergency departments are facing a catastrophic collapse, with some patients enduring wait times of up to 70 hours due to chronic understaffing and bed bottlenecks. Former AMA Queensland President Dr. Maria Bolton joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to warn that over 1,400 patients awaiting aged care or NDIS placement are trapped in hospital beds, leaving frontline health workers bur...

Under government changes, second- and third-year working holiday visas face major reductions, threatening severe labour shortages for Queensland’s agricultural and $45 billion tourism sectors right before the peak Christmas season. Nationals Senator Matt Canavan joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast from the Gold Coast to condemn the crackdown, warning that local businesses, fresh produce p...

Following relentless interest rate hikes and surging rents, adult children and their young families are increasingly moving back in with retired parents or seeking huge financial handouts. Financial expert Olivia Maragna joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to warn retirees that dipping into their super or guaranteeing loans without strict ground rules could destroy their hard-earned retirement...

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...