A bold pitch from Visit Sunshine Coast is offering workers who 'chuck a sickie' a free Sunshine Coast holiday.

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Career expert Sue Ellson joined Jason Matthews to discuss the growing issue of age discrimination, forcing older Australians to retire earlier than planned, leaving them financially vulnerable. 

They explored the reasons behind this bias and offer practical advice, like embracing freelance work and using social connections, to help mature workers secure jobs and avoid homelessness.

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Aviation expert Robyn Ironside described a horrifying Virgin Australia flight from Bali to Brisbane where all three toilets broke, forcing passengers to endure the final 2.5 hours without any facilities. 

She reveals that the airline knowingly departed with one broken toilet and chose not to divert the flight, leading to a humiliating situation for an elderly passenger and raising questions about the prioritisation of profit over passenger well-being.

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CEO of Red Nose Australia, Amy Cooper, joined Jason Matthews to talk about the charity's mission and the importance of Red Nose Day. 

Cooper highlighted that the organisation's work in reducing sudden infant deaths and supporting grieving families, while also discussing their current petition to make safe sleep training mandatory in childcare centres.

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Host of Grand Designs Australia, Peter Maddison, joined Jason Matthews to discuss his new role as a scam awareness ambassador for Pexa, surrounding the rising threat of property scams. 

He explained how scammers are exploiting vulnerabilities during property settlements, and advises listeners on how to avoid getting scammed when purchasing homes. 

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Top Catch Charters, Trent Sammon joined Jason Matthews to talk about the tragic death of a well-known fishing charter Captain, Robert Smith, and discussed the dangerous conditions that may have led to the accident. 

He explained how the lack of a functioning dredge has made the Mooloolaba bar treacherous, especially at low tide, and notes that the area needs a permanent fix to prevent future tragedies.

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