4BC Breakfast

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

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After facing a terminal Stage 4 bowel cancer diagnosis at just 27 years old, Taylor Kirkwood self-advocated to join a groundbreaking clinical trial at Brisbane's Princess Alexandra Hospital.

Her trial proved remarkably successful, leaving her with no evidence of disease four and a half years later, as she now encourages donations for the hospital's annual giving day.

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A catastrophic glacial collapse on the Nepal side of the Himalayas triggered massive flash floods that wiped out entire villages, leaving at least 389 dead, over 900 unaccounted for, and 39 Australians missing.

Alex Matheson from the Australian Red Cross joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to detail the extreme relief challenges on the ground and explain how the public can support victims or locate lost family members.

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Brisbane Lions star Dayne Zorko joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to discuss the hype surrounding the AFL's Wildcard weekend while heavily criticising the All-Australian selectors for omitting in-form teammate Will Ashcroft.

He also weighed in on the fallout from recent Mad Monday celebrations, urging players to be smarter in public before getting put on the spot for an impromptu Dolly Parton sing-along.

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Catastrophic flash floods across Nepal and Tibet have wiped out entire villages, leaving nearly 400 confirmed dead and hundreds more missing.

Kathmandu-based journalist Abhaya Raj Joshi joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to detail the horrific destruction, crippled rescue efforts, and growing fears for 35 missing Australian nationals.

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Former NRL star Mark Geyer joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to dissect the media frenzy, player unrest, and on-field struggles plunging the Brisbane Broncos into turmoil ahead of Round 26.

Alongside previewing the weekend's high-stakes matchups, MG reflected on the impact of player departures, proper social media conduct, and pays a special musical tribute to the late Dolly Parton.

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Queensland Attorney-General Deb Frecklington joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to outline the state's proposed "Breach of Bail, Go to Jail" legislation, which targets serious repeat offenders by removing the presumption of bail and establishing a mandatory 12-month minimum sentence without early parole.

The segment detailed how courts and police will be forced to apply a high-degree-of-confidence test, ensuring dangerous offenders remain behind bars while public feedback is gathered before the bill becomes law later this year.

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Opposition leader Angus Taylor joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast during his Pollie Pedal bike ride to condemn the government's $5,000 cap on veterans' benefits while calling for the Veterans Minister's resignation.

He also addresses Australia's skyrocketing migration figures and housing shortages, arguing that immigration caps must directly align with available housing to prevent worsening homelessness.

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