4BC Breakfast

Mark 'MG' Geyer from the Continuous Call Team joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to discuss the high-stakes final round of the regular NRL season, analysing team form, off-field controversies, and key player match-ups.

They evaluate the Broncos' disastrous season, predict upcoming game outcomes, debate the strategic risks of resting star players due to strict concussion rules, and wrap up with a caller giveaway.

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Tech entrepreneur Steve Baxter joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to warn that federal capital gains tax changes will ruin Australia’s business landscape and force local innovators to move overseas.

He argued that equating capital gains to income tax ignores entrepreneurial risk and predicts the government will be forced to reverse the policy within two years.

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State Member for Redcliffe, Kerri-Anne Dooley, joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to highlight the devastating reality of local housing shortages and the 56,000 people currently on Queensland's social housing waitlist.

She praised community efforts like the "Live Like Her Challenge," which has raised over $1 million to provide urgent shelter and rent subsidies for older women in need.

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Brisbane's upcoming Riverfire event faces major travel disruptions due to a planned 24-hour strike by RiverCity Ferries workers following a months-long pay dispute.

RiverCity Ferries General Manager Paul Rigby joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to discuss the ongoing negotiations, stating that while the company offered a 4.75% wage increase, union demands have stalled progress, leaving over 27,000 commuters facing significant transport uncertainty this Saturday.

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Brisbane is bracing for massive travel disruptions during Riverfire due to a planned 24-hour strike by River City Ferries workers over pay and working conditions.

Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to slam the union's timing, while reassuring the public that bus capacity will be increased fivefold to help clear the expected crowds.

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NRL star Ben Hunt joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to break down the emotions surrounding the Broncos' final game of the season, specifically highlighting the departure of star forward Payne Haas and the arrival of Mitch Barnett.

He also dives into off-season "Mad Monday" plans, addresses his leadership role for next year, and reveals his surprise pick to take out the finals series.

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After catastrophic glacial floods caused widespread devastation across the Himalayas, death tolls have exceeded 1,000 people, with over 4,000 remaining missing, including 38 Australians.

Despite the growing crisis and grave concerns from officials, relief has come as five missing Australians - including a Queenslander missing for six days in Tibet - were located alive while emergency aid prepares to land in Kathmandu.

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The segment discussed the rapid growth of pickleball in Australia, highlighted by Brisbane hosting the Australian Pickleball Cup this October at the Pat Rafter Arena.

PPA Tour Australia CEO Tim Joiner joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to share details on the sport's booming participation numbers and its record-breaking $500,000 USD prize pool.

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