4BC Breakfast

Broncos star Ben Hunt joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast from his off-season break to discuss his recovery plans and praise teammate Xavier Willison following his Player of the Year win.

He also reflects on an emotional farewell tribute at the Broncos awards night and offers his expert analysis on the upcoming NRL finals clashes.

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Marking National Victims of Crime Day, Army veteran Chris Sanders scaled the Story Bridge to raise crucial funds for the Voice for Victims Foundation.

Speaking with Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast, Sanders detailed his harrowing survival after a violent teenage gang attack left him with a collapsed lung, while calling out the frustrating legal system that repeatedly released his teenage attacker on bail.

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After cycling from Adelaide to Toowoomba, Goondiwindi farmer Dave Batterham is completing the final leg of a 3,000km journey on foot, pushing a wheelbarrow to the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital.

The extreme physical challenge honours his late wife Jude, who lost her battle with neuroendocrine cancer, while raising vital funds for cancer research and hospital foundations.

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Queensland Minister for Youth Justice, Victim Support, and Corrective Services Laura Gerber joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to detail new parliamentary legislation to overhaul the state's parole system, keep high-risk offenders behind bars longer, and give victims a greater voice.

During the interview, Gerber also addressed ongoing union strike action by youth detention workers, arguing that new safety protocols have been introduced while negotiations over pay continue.

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Following Queensland’s first credit rating downgrade in 17 years, Queensland Resources Council CEO Janette Hewson joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to call on the government to overhaul its 2022 coal royalty tax rates to attract offshore investment.

She argued that lowering the current rates will restore confidence, support regional economies, and generate the critical revenue needed for state infrastructure projects.

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Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast addressed listener reactions to One Nation leader Pauline Hanson’s resurfaced podcast comments about Indigenous Australians.

Indigenous leader Warren Mundine joined the discussion to express his initial shock over the statements while simultaneously defending Hanson against accusations of racism.

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Fresh off winning a domestic quadruple via a dramatic 93rd-minute final, Brisbane Lions FC captain Sean Carlos joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to outline how the underdog club is preparing for their historic Australia Cup semi-final against South Melbourne.

Balancing full-time trades and office jobs, the team relies on a 12-game winning streak and an unshakeable "be brave" mindset as they look to knock off yet another powerhouse side.

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A controversial new sports betting campaign featuring actress Sydney Sweeney has sparked outrage among elite athletes who accuse it of sexualizing women’s sports.

Four-time Olympic gold medalist Cate Campbell joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to analyse whether the provocative ad undermines female athletes or simply masterfully trolls the public for maximum attention.

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