4BC Breakfast

Dolphins NRL CEO Terry Reader joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to reflect on the club’s rapid rise to securing a third-place finish and a historic first-ever finals appearance after missing out by just one game in previous years.

The discussion highlighted the team's upcoming clash against the Warriors in New Zealand, the coaching success of Christian Woolf, and the growing fan base that threatens to overshadow rival teams in local media coverage.

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Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast discussed the proposed legislation that introduces strict federal penalties for burning the Australian flag, defacing public war memorials, or vandalising historic statues.

Nationals Leader Matt Canavan joined Jason to defend these policies alongside plans to enshrine January 26 as Australia Day in law - requiring a public plebiscite to alter it - while simultaneously tackling broader listener concerns regarding the cost of living, property taxes, net zero targets, and organised crime linked to the illegal tobacco market.

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Driven by declining NAPLAN results and concerns over digital distractions, the "Heads Up Alliance" is campaigning for a drastic reduction of screen-based learning in Australian classrooms.

Group advocate Sally Faughey joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to call for a return to physical books and intentional technology use to rebuild basic skills and improve face-to-face classroom engagement.

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Hear all this week's best bits from 4BC Breakfast with Jason Matthews.

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Listen to 4BC Breakfast with Jason Matthews weekdays from 5:30am-9am.

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On the 20th anniversary of Steve Irwin’s death, Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast and entertainment reporter Peter Ford reflect on his legendary TV appearances, his passion for wildlife, and the frantic chaos surrounding his sudden passing. 

Ranger Stacey then joined Jason to share memories of Steve Irwin's life.

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Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast examined the critical operational pressure currently facing the local public healthcare system, highlighting severe ambulance ramping and extended emergency department delays.

Featuring insight from general practitioner and former AMA Queensland President Dr. Nick Yim, the interview addressed the systemic issue of "bed block" driven by delayed aged care funding, the redirection of public patients to private hospitals, and the urgent need for long-term health infrastructure investment.

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Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast opened the interview with cheeky mind games against Brisbane Lions player Dayne Zorko, declaring the Lions will crush the Swans, but Zorko refused to take the bait and warned against underestimating Sydney ahead of their SCG clash.

The pair also dissect Fremantle's shock home loss to Hawthorn, weigh up the success of the AFL wildcard concept, express surprise over ticket sales at the SCG, and wrap up with Zorko sharing his Father's Day plans.

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Political analyst Dr. Paul Williams joined Jason Matthewson on 4BC Breakfast to reveal how rising cost-of-living pressures are threatening long-held Labor strongholds across Queensland.

He discussed why voter discontent could fuel a surge for One Nation, forcing Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to actively combat the growing momentum.

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