4BC Breakfast

A former Commonwealth Bank executive and mother of two joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to share her heartbreaking journey into homelessness after facing redundancy, marriage breakdown, and a priced-out rental market.

Now living in a van across Central West Queensland, she detailed her daily survival tactics and the overwhelming anxiety of facing a future without permanent shelter.

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Senator James McGrath joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to condemn Victorian Labor and Melbourne's Lord Mayor for trying to move tennis and rowing events out of Queensland for the 2032 Olympic Games.

He argued that Queensland earned the hosting rights and emphasised that crucial infrastructure investments - like the $113 million upgrade to Tennyson - will benefit local youth and keep the Games firmly in the Sunshine State.

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Nine News meteorologist Gary Youngbery joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to discuss an impending heatwave across Southeast Queensland, following an overcast and rainy winter season.

The duo detail how shifting winds will push temperatures into the mid-30s while cautioning listeners about unusually cold ocean water temperatures.

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Insurance Council of Australia CEO Andrew Hall joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to discuss a new report detailing how severe weather and skyrocketing construction costs are crippling rebuilding efforts and driving up home insurance premiums.

He highlighted the urgent need for skilled trade workers, improved material supply chains, and government-funded flood mitigation infrastructure to prevent future disasters.

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Queensland’s frontline community support groups - covering critical areas like domestic violence, housing, and child protection - report widespread fear of state government intimidation and potential funding cuts if they publicly air grievances.

Amy McVeigh, CEO of the Queensland Council of Social Service (QCOSS), joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to explain that lagging government contract indexation and growing funding shortfalls are forcing organisations to cut services precisely when vulnerable families need them most.

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Following One Nation's massive 17.5% swing in Secret Harbour and a startling new poll placing the party ahead of major parties, Barnaby Joyce joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to break down the growing political crisis. 

He argued that everyday Australians are abandoning traditional parties due to broken promises, rising cost-of-living pressures, and overly restrictive government regulations.

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Brisbane's Nepalese community gathered at King George Square for a candlelit vigil to support those affected by devastating floods in Nepal and Tibet, where search and rescue teams are desperately searching for survivors.

Nepalese Association of Queensland President Tikaram Sharma shared his personal anguish over missing relatives and expressed deep gratitude for the overwhelming support from local officials and the broader Queensland community.

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The Brisbane Broncos have completed the most comprehensive review in their 38-year history after a disastrous title-defence collapse.

Despite widespread speculation over his future, the board has confirmed that coach Michael Maguire will remain at the helm through the 2027 season as the club moves to implement 14 key recommendations.

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Ronald McDonald House South East Queensland has officially opened Level 7 of its South Brisbane house, adding seven new multi-bedroom apartments designed to keep large regional families together during long-term medical treatments.

CEO Emma Thompson joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to discuss how community support and major donors completed the 10-story building, providing free accommodation and financial relief to families in crisis.

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