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As the Queensland government pushes a strict "breach bail, go to jail" crackdown following data showing 61% of youth offenders reoffend on bail, union secretary Michael Thomas joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to warn adult prisons are already overflowing at 200% capacity.

He cautioned that forcing thousands more inmates into the system will overload basic infrastructure like sewage systems while severely endangering guards through increased workplace assaults.

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A 15-year Griffith University study reveals weight-loss drugs like Ozempic reduce bipolar hospitalisations by 21%, though medical experts urge patience until further research settles the science.

Meanwhile, Queensland health authorities are raising alarms over a 200% spike in hotline calls driven by illegal, influencer-backed black-market peptides causing severe hospitalisations.

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Following a horrific attack on a 23-year-old morning walker in Brookfield, over 2,000 residents gathered for a solidarity walk to support the victim and take back their streets.

Organiser Emily Hall joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to share how the emotional event allowed locals, emergency services, and political leaders to channel their outrage into a unified stand against violence.

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Facing a staggering 10,000-room hotel shortfall ahead of the 2032 Games, Southeast Queensland tourism leaders are evaluating a plan to dock giant cruise ships in the Brisbane River and Moreton Bay as floating hotels.

Queensland Tourism Industry Council CEO Tash Wheeler joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to stress that while permanent infrastructure must still be built, securing cruise ships now is critical to avoiding an accommodation disaster without creating post-games oversupply.

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After new MP David Farley suggested One Nation's migration target could reach 230,000 to accommodate regional workers, party leader Pauline Hanson publicly shut down the claims to reassert a lower figure.

4BC Federal Political Editor Michael Pachi joined Jason Matthews to explain that while Farley reflected real pressure from regional farmers needing labour, the conflicting figures raise serious questions about party discipline and cohesive messaging.

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

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Listen to 4BC Breakfast with Jason Matthews weekdays from 5:30am-9am.

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Broadcasting live from Hamilton Island Race Week, Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast caught up with celebrity chef Khanh Ong about his American Express dining event at Catseye Pool Club alongside chef Josh Niland.

The lively chat covers everything from nostalgic upside-down pineapple desserts and winter chicken soup tips to controversial kids' meal room service orders, bizarre fried rice combinations, and catastrophic golf scores on Dent Island.

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Queensland Police Minister Dan Purdie joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to detail tough new "breach bail, go to jail" laws designed to send repeat youth and adult offenders straight to prison upon their first bail breach.

He also celebrated surpassing the government's recruitment target with over 2,000 new police officers on the beat, while issuing an urgent warning to drivers as Queensland's road toll climbs 12%.

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