4BC Breakfast

Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast described the disturbing sight of an injured koala stranded on the Gateway Motorway, prompting him to contact local rescue teams.

Koala Rescue Brisbane South founder John Knight joined Jason to explain how rapid land clearing and recent weather conditions have pushed a record 100 koalas a month into urban danger zones, urging the public to report sightings and volunteer.

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Former Queensland Premier Campbell Newman joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to criticise current Premier David Crisafulli after the state’s credit rating was downgraded due to surging public debt. 

Newman warned that skyrocketing interest costs will force higher everyday taxes and urged the government to boost revenue by reversing coal royalty hikes and lifting the uranium mining ban.

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese delivered an emotional defence of his late mother after resurfaced comments from Pauline Hanson criticised her extended tenure in public housing.

Meanwhile, political editor Michael Pachi joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to discuss new poll figures showing a significant drop in public trust for the Labor government amid rising living costs and economic concerns.

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A South East Queensland court adjourned a police officer's domestic violence protection order update simply because the text was printed in an eight-point font to fit system limits.

The Chief Magistrate's office confirmed the delay was not standard practice, raising concerns over wasted police resources and courtroom priorities.

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The Australian Federal Police (AFP) have launched an investigation into alarming online death threats and explicit calls for the assassination of One Nation leader Pauline Hanson, which were uncovered in social media posts by individuals claiming political affiliations.

Commentators and online observers have strongly condemned these violent posts as criminal and dangerous. At the same time, the AFP has confirmed receipt of the reports and said active inquiries are underway.

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Brisbane poet Rupert McCall joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to reflect on returning to New York for the 25th anniversary of 9/11, recalling how he was originally invited to Ground Zero in 2011 after FDNY firefighters heard his tribute poem "A Firefighter's Dream". 

During the interview, he shared his personal memories of September 11, praised the enduring resilience of the firefighters, and briefly chatted about staying up late in New York to catch the Dolphins' NRL semi-final.

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Marking the 25th anniversary of the September 11 terror attacks, veteran news presenter Sandra Sully joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to reflect on breaking the shocking news live to Australian television audiences.

She opened up about the immense pressure of reporting on an unfolding global disaster and discussed the lasting, unique connection she shares with viewers who watched the tragedy alongside her.

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Nine News Chief Political Correspondent Charles Croucher joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to examine escalating infighting among conservative politicians over a controversial One Nation video.

The discussion also covered the Communications Minister's stumbles while explaining new online safety laws that critics fear could restrict free speech on news websites.

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