4BC Breakfast

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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Marking 25 years since the September 11 terror attacks, FDNY firefighter Peter Fallucca joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to share his harrowing, miraculous story of surviving the North Tower collapse while climbing 23 floors to save lives.

He opened up about the devastating loss of his ladder housemates, the trauma of survivor's guilt, and the ongoing toxic health impacts faced by Ground Zero first responders.

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Liberal MP Andrew Hastie has launched a scathing attack on One Nation leaders Pauline Hanson and Barnaby Joyce, labelling them "lying cowards" over a satirical cartoon that depicted him as a traitor following his testimony in the Ben Roberts-Smith case.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faces intense scrutiny and calls to resign after his local golf club received a $6 million invitation-only government grant.

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Apple has officially unveiled its highly anticipated first foldable iPhone, featuring advanced AI technology, major battery upgrades, and an 80% larger screen that folds like a passport.

Tech expert Charlie Brown joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to discuss whether the device's steep $2,700 to $3,500 price tag is justified, how Apple continues to dominate sales despite stiff hardware competition, and the shock around price hikes across the entire iPhone 18 line-up.

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Bravehearts CEO Alison Geale joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast ahead of Bravehearts Day to highlight Australia's alarming child sexual abuse statistics and emphasise the urgent need for community-wide prevention, education, and counselling support.

She shared practical advice on starting early personal safety conversations with children and explained how donations directly fund critical educational programs like Ditto's Keep Safe Adventure.

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese faces intense criticism for failing to declare an honorary membership at a local golf club that received an exclusive $6 million community grant.

Nationals Senator Bridget McKenzie joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to highlight the double standard, citing her own past resignation over a conflict of interest and urging the PM to follow his own ministerial code of conduct.

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Australian test scores have dropped significantly, with Year 10 students performing at levels expected of Year 8 students two decades ago.

While experts discuss whether technology or teaching methods are to blame, callers argue that weakened teacher authority and poor parenting are fueling classroom distractions and declining results.

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Police Minister Dan Purdie joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to announce that Queensland's Daniel's Law website has exceeded 400,000 visits since launching late last year.

The public child sex offender register has empowered parents to check local threats, leading to multiple investigations, arrests, and the capture of missing offenders.

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