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As severe storms and bushfires kick off Queensland’s disaster season, Minister Ann Leahy joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to outline the state’s preparedness through 'Get Ready Week' initiatives.

However, she warned that proposed federal funding cuts threaten crucial disaster recovery and betterment projects across 77 local councils.

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Former Nationals MP Barnaby Joyce joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to break down One Nation’s proposal for net-negative migration, claiming that reducing population inflow will slash annual rents by nearly $2,800.

He argued that Australia must replace unnecessary student and temporary visas with targeted skilled trades while slashing housing construction red tape.

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Deputy Leader of the Opposition Senator Jane Hume joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to outline the Coalition’s "Australia First" policy aimed at slashing net overseas migration to 100,000 to relieve housing and healthcare pressures.

The discussion covers international student caps, regional working holiday visas, and the Coalition's strategy to defeat the Labor government.

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Mysterious billboards featuring dates from Powderfinger's final show have appeared across major Australian cities, sparking fierce rumours of a potential reunion.

Entertainment reporter Peter Ford and Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast analyse whether the iconic rock band is testing the waters for new music, a festival appearance, or a full stadium comeback tour.

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Marking three years since the October 7 attacks in Israel, Queensland Jewish Board of Deputies President Jason Steinberg joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to discuss how local Jewish communities are quietly holding private services amid rising safety fears and surging anti-Semitism.

He also strongly criticised planned pro-Palestinian vigils occurring on the anniversary, calling them disgraceful and opposing the Jewish community's desire for peaceful coexistence.

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After weeks of secrecy, the official emblem for the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games was revealed, featuring a native pink cockatoo design that incorporates the number 32 and the outline of Queensland.

Brand communications expert Christopher Melotti joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to break down the strategy, international testing, and high costs associated with creating a global Olympic identity.

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Shadow Minister for Energy and Emissions Reduction Dan Tehan joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to slam the government's multimillion-dollar regional climate summit in Fiji as an embarrassing, costly "vanity project" plagued by high-profile leader no-shows.

Tehan also defended the Coalition's plan to rein in immigration numbers, emphasising that future migrants must fill critical skill shortages in housing and agriculture while buying into Australian values.

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The FBI has designated online networks like "764" as modern-day terrorism due to their systemic grooming of young teenagers through popular platforms like Roblox and Discord.

Cyber Safety Solutions founder Susan McLean joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast and urged parents to watch for subtle behavioural changes and physically remove devices from private rooms to protect vulnerable youth from these dangerous groups.

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