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Education Minister John-Paul Langbroek has disclosed that there were 5741 reported incidents of occupational violence and aggression in the first school term of 2025.

That is a 21 percent increase from the 4710 incidents reported in the first term of last year.

Teachers Professional Association Queensland President Scott Stanford told Dean Miller on 4BC Breakfast, "We've got to start making consequences."

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Cab drivers have secured a landmark $271.8 million compensation package for those who have been impacted since the introduction of rideshare services.

Taxi Council Queensland CEO Blair Davies told Dean Miller on 4BC Breakfast, "it's cents on the dollar for the losses that the industry has suffered."

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Dean Miller filling in for Peter Fegan. Peter Fegan will return on July 21.

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Richard Clapton has been part of the soundtrack of Australia for more than 50 years — a singer, songwriter and storyteller who gave voice to the suburbs, the sea, and the soul of a nation.

He’s still performing, still writing and still speaking the language of every Aussie and now he is embarking on a new east coast tour which has him headed to the Sunshine State.

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The Transport Workers Union wants to see the return of a Bus Safety Forum in the wake of a severe attack on a Sunshine Coast bus driver.

Dean Miller labelled the current response from authorities as "weak" and said the "silence is deafening".

TWU Queensland Director of Organising Josh Millroy told Dean Miller on 4BC Breakfast, "It's getting to the point now where bus drivers don't even bother reporting it because so little is happening to these culprits."

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There is a new drive for the State Government to subsidise towing courses in a bid to reduce fatalities.

According to Queensland government data, there were 50 fatalities and almost 1000 hospitalisations from accidents involving cars towing trailers or caravans from 2017-2021.

Caravan Trade and Industries Association of Queensland and Chief Executive Jason Plant told Dean Miller on 4BC Breakfast, "We're a firm believer in education over regulation."

"Just because somebody has a license doesn't necessarily mean they are a better driver and we see it all the time."

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The Cancer Council of Australia is pushing for warning labels to be placed on alcohol following similar moves made by the UK and Ireland.

Cancer Council’s Nutrition, Alcohol and Physical Activity Committee Chair Clare Hughes told Dean Miller on 4BC Breakfast, "There is really clear evidence that the International Agency for Research on Cancer classifies alcohol to be a group one carcinogen, which shows just how strong the evidence is that it causes cancer."

"Right now, there's no safe amount when it comes to cancer risk, which is why the alcohol guidelines recommend that the less you drink, the lower your risk."

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​The State Government has announced a commission of inquiry into the CFMEU, promising to lift the lid on allegations of violence and culture problems within the union.

One of the voices calling for this commission, Queensland Major Contractors Association Chief Executive Andrew Chapman, told Dean Miller on 4BC Breakfast, "It's very hard to attract and retain people in the industry when you've got the kind of behaviour carrying on by the CFMEU that has happened in the past in the industry."

"We have lost so many good people out of the industry because of this kind of behaviour."

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Dean Miller has suggested Australia seems like a 'pawn on someone else's chessboard' amid reports that the Pentagon could be considering increasing costs and conditions of the AUKUS deal.

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