4BC Breakfast

Ben Davis filling in for Jason Matthews.

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Comedian Ed Kavalee joined Ben Davis on 4BC Breakfast to discuss Cop This, a brand-new comedy tele-movie airing on Channel 10 about a suburban police station being replaced by an AI robot.

He shared hilarious behind-the-scenes stories about directing an all-star Australian cast - including Gary Sweet, Rob Sitch, and Glenn Robbins - before weighing in on Brisbane’s upcoming 2032 Olympic Games.

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Brisbane 2032 Olympic Organising Committee President Andrew Liveris joined Ben Davis on 4BC Breakfast to discuss the accidental leak of the official Games emblem - a cockatoo shaped like Queensland - ahead of its formal reveal at South Bank.

He also addressed key operational milestones, confirming that the Fitzroy River in Rockhampton is locked in for rowing while outlining strict cost-control criteria for selecting future Olympic sports.

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Following a Queensland enforcement blitz that boosted legal cigarette sales by 55%, the federal government is injecting $2.5 million into the state's model to curb black-market tobacco and escalating gang violence.

Australian Association of Convenience Stores CEO Theo Foukkare joined Davis on 4BC Breakfast to discuss why an 80% tax slash, combined with stronger enforcement and vape regulation, is critical to restoring control over the market.

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Weather Presenter Luke Bradnam joined Ben Davis on 4BC Breakfast to warn South East Queensland residents to brace for dangerous winds, large hail, and potential severe storms following an exceptionally dry long weekend.

The discussion also covers the pair's lively critique of the NRL Grand Final pre-match entertainment, highlighting missed opportunities in honouring retiring players and celebrating iconic sports anthems.

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

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Ahead of the 2026 NRL Grand Final between the Newcastle Knights and Sydney Roosters, Immortal halfback Andrew "Joey" Johns joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to reflect on the overwhelming emotion, fear, and excitement gripping the Hunter Valley.

He highlights the team's incredible resilience, Kalyn Ponga’s driving leadership, coach Justin Holbrook’s connection to the town's working-class identity, and why the whole region is united behind the squad.

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Minister for the Olympic and Paralympic Games Tim Mander joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to defend plans for a 63,000-seat venue at Victoria Park despite growing backlash that the capacity fails to future-proof Brisbane's sporting needs.

Speaking on air, Mander also addressed questions surrounding political donations from the stadium's preferred builder while detailing construction timelines and the statewide hunt for the official 2032 emblem.

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Facing severe housing and aged care shortages across Southeast Queensland, construction giant McNab is advocating for modular, medium-rise apartments that can be built in half the time of traditional builds.

McNab Founder Michael McNab and Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast discussed how shifting construction to off-site factories in middle-ring suburbs can lower long-term costs and provide critical infrastructure faster.

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