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With ANZAC Day just around the corner, many Aussies have made the smart play of turning this into a ‘super-break’—taking extended holidays and making the most of some well-earned time off.

But with so many people hitting the road or jetting off, that means homes right across the country are sitting empty and unfortunately, that can be an open invitation for opportunistic thieves.

Security Expert Gina Field told Luke Bradnam on 4BC Breakfast, "As silly as this sounds but 30% of homes broken into simply because the front door has been left unlocked."

"I can hear people saying oh geez that's only just common sense but that's actually one home every two seconds across Australia that's being left unlocked," Mrs Field said.

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For over 80 years, numerous pipe bands have played their part in the ANZAC Day marching parade. 

But this year, the local RSL and ANZAC Day Parade Committee have made a decision which threatens the presence of pipe bands at the parade.

Queensland Branch of Pipe Bands Australia Chair Nick Tomkins told Luke Bradnam on 4BC Breakfast, "From our perspective, the organisers not able to give a reason."

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Luke Bradman has shared his thoughts on the campaign trail, criticising both major leaders for a lack of authenticity.

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Research is showing that the bank of Mum and Dad isn’t just helping young Australians with their home loans.

Around half of Australian adults say they have given money to family in the past 12 months to help with living expenses. 

The Deputy Program Director of Grattan Institute’s Housing and Economic Security program Joey Moloney told Luke Bradnam on 4BC Breakfast, "One thing stopping kids settling down and starting a family is it's really hard to get the stability of home ownership and a lot of people want that before they start a family."

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Fire ants have been detected near the Gold Coast Airport, sparking calls for the federal government to introduce a $24 million boost to its funding.

Residents and businesses have been urged to immediately check their properties and local areas for the lethal insect or nests.

Invasive Species Council CEO Jack Gough told Luke Bradnam on 4BC Breakfast, "The Queensland Government recently announced a $24 million boost to that funding, which we were very pleased about."

"But the concern we have is that the Federal Government haven't come to the table."

"The Queensland Government have asked the Feds to put in 50% of the funding."

"We've been saying this needs to be a priority," Mr Gough said.

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Fifteen Queenslanders have become overnight multimillionaires after their syndicate scooped up the entire $70 million jackpot in the Oz Lotto draw.

Anna Hodbell from The Lott told Luke Bradnam on 4BC Breakfast, " This one was actually quite a larger syndicate, it was actually $600 per share."

"If you want to put in that much, it's really up to you, but we always encourage our players to spend within their means," Ms Hodbell said.

There are many different ways to get help and information about gambling. You can visit the National Gambling Helpline or call on 1800 858 858.

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Wests Tigers young gun Lachlan Galvin has knocked back a five-year deal to remain at the Tigers and will be testing the open market for the 2027 season onwards.

Galvin will be hunting a deal in excess of $1 million per year, which will have plenty of teams checking their salary caps to see if they can fit the rising star into their squad.

Dolphins CEO Terry Reader told Luke Bradnam on 4BC Breakfast, "I think people are more obsessed with talking about what happens for the seven days around the day of the game, but we must have an unlimited salary cap that we're being linked with that."

"That's not the space we're in or part of, but we did see with interest that story yesterday and I'm sure that'll go on for many weeks and months to come, but nothing to do with the Dolphins."

"We're happy with our squad," he said.

"It's the same thing we talked about with DCE and exactly the same thing, so we don't have an unlimited salary cap."

"Every player that seems to come on the market, apparently we're going to sign, but no, that's not something we're in for at the moment, that's for sure," Mr Reader continued.

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It’s only 18 days out from the federal election vote and the campaigning is well and truly heating up.

Deputy Opposition Leader Sussan Ley joined Luke Bradnam on 4BC Breakfast and declared that the coalition are 'underdogs' in the upcoming election.

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