4BC Mornings

Join Jason Mathews each weekday from 9am-12pm on 4BC Mornings.       See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Jason Mathews each weekday from 9am-12pm on 4BC Mornings.     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We often think of the neurodegenerative disease CTE as a crisis exclusive to professional athletes, but the reality is much closer to home. Connectors Australia CEO Sarah Wiley joined Jason to share how a high-impact rural lifestyle left her husband battling the late stages of the disease, and why grassroots communities and domestic violence survivors are at serious risk. See omnystudio.com/listen...

From skipping holidays to working through illness, local entrepreneurs are breaking their backs just to keep the doors open. Tune in to hear Brisbane residents react to the small business crisis and discover how to get your own company featured on-air for a $1,000 boost. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The fragile ceasefire has shattered as Iran asserts dominance over the critical Strait of Hormuz, sending global energy markets into a tailspin. Risk expert Neil Fergus joined Jason to break down what this escalation means for your wallet at the pump and why a cornered US administration is running out of options. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Jason Mathews each weekday from 9am-12pm on 4BC Mornings.     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The International Olympic Committee’s highly controversial decision to lift Russia's suspension has sparked fierce backlash, particularly from Queensland's Ukrainian community as they look toward the upcoming LA and Brisbane Games. Adam Miljenovic, Vice President of the Ukrainian Community of Queensland, exposed the devastating reality for Ukrainian athletes training in a warzone and explain...

Melbourne was just crowned Australia’s most liveable city, but Jason isn't buying it. Listen in to hear his takedown of the controversial global rankings and why Brisbane deserves the top spot every single day of the year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brisbane's rental crisis has hit a terrifying new milestone, forcing desperate tenants back into their parents' spare rooms. Property expert Shannon Laird joined Jason to break down why inner-city prices are skyrocketing and what little you actually get for your money. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Jason Mathews each weekday from 9am-12pm on 4BC Mornings.     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Jason Mathews each weekday from 9am-12pm on 4BC Mornings.     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Brisbane housing market has rapidly transformed into a hostile "war zone," with average mortgage sizes skyrocketing by 68% over the last five years and overtaking Melbourne in mainland East Coast capital unaffordability. Independent economist Saul Eslake joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to warn that without the "Bank of Mum and Dad," the Great Australian Dream is effectively dead for youn...

Queensland Premier David Crisafulli is facing intense scrutiny over his government's proposed "breach bail, go to jail" youth crime policy, which mandates jail time for young offenders. While the public generally supports stricter penalties, the Australian Workers' Union warns that the state’s youth detention centres are already at maximum capacity and completely unprepared for a flood of ne...

A sudden Chinese intercontinental ballistic missile test landing near the Solomon Islands has sparked intense security fears right on Australia's doorstep, prompting experts to label the launch a deliberate act of intimidation. In a swift counter-move, Australia has finalised an unprecedented billion-dollar defence pact with Fiji and is rushing to secure similar alliances across the Pacific to blo...

Simultaneous roadworks on the M1 at Beenleigh and major rail disruptions completely crippled Brisbane and Gold Coast transit networks this morning, blowing out standard commutes to over two hours. Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings strongly condemned the apparent lack of communication between the road and rail departments, warning that similar uncoordinated chaos during State of Origin or the upcoming...

Join Jason Mathews each weekday from 9am-12pm on 4BC Mornings.     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Queensland Maroons Assistant Coach Matt Ballin joined Jason Matthews on BC Mornings to pull back the curtain on the terrifying, high-intensity dressing room rituals ahead of the State of Origin Game 3 decider at Suncorp Stadium. He also defended under-fire Broncos Coach Kevin Walters against a relentless media onslaught, praising his genuine care and deep emotional investment in his players. See o...

A highly contagious strain of H5N1 bird flu has officially reached New South Wales after being detected in a giant petrel near Hawkes Nest, prompting authorities to deploy drones and boots-on-the-ground surveillance across national parks. While the Agricultural Minister urges the public not to panic over egg and poultry supplies, virologist Professor Kirsty Short joined Jason Matthews to warn that...

Jason Mathews on 4BC Mornings exposed a sinister digital pipeline where recruiters use TikTok to target and groom underage and newly legal Australian girls to sell sexual labour on OnlyFans. Melinda Tankard Reist joined Jason to reveal how sophisticated algorithms, adult production houses, and predatory local recruitment agencies systematically wear down young girls' boundaries under the guise of...

Jason Matthews and criminologist Dr. Terry Goldsworthy critically dissect the Queensland government's "breach of bail, go to jail" marketing slogan for youth offenders on 4BC Mornings. They argued the policy lacks thorough planning, ignores severe systemic overcrowding in detention centres, and fails to align political rhetoric with practical judicial outcomes. See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...

Join Shane Doherty each weekday from 9am-12pm on 4BC Mornings.     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From floating mattresses and abandoned campsites to the everyday plastics destroying local wildlife, the sheer volume of waste hauled out by Night Eyes will shock you. President Dennis Evans revealed the strangest items they find in the canals and why their relentless daily cleanups are keeping Caloundra beautiful. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From $7,000 houses to the crushing weight of 24/7 social media, three generations sit down to debate who actually faced the biggest battles growing up. Listen to the full clip to hear a legendary 95-year-old and a tech-savvy teen find surprising common ground and trade some bizarre generational slang. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following Maroons legend Jai Arrow’s heartbreaking motor neurone disease diagnosis, a revolutionary breakthrough at the University of Queensland is offering a beacon of light. Lead researcher Professor Trent Woodruff joined Shane Doherty to share how a world-first drug design could completely rewrite the future of this fatal condition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Shane Doherty each weekday from 9am-12pm on 4BC Mornings.     See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.