9 News weatherman Garry Youngberry joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Summer Breakfast to give an update on a tropical low forming off the North Queensland coast following a monsoon that has already claimed 16,000 cattle.

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Federal Minister Kristy McBain joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Summer Breakfast to discuss a new $11.5 million funding package for the flood-damaged Cloncurry Airport and broader support for North-West Queensland.

The interview also touches on the intense public pressure for a Royal Commission into the recent Bondi Beach attack and the role of social media in radicalisation.

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Listen to 4BC Summer Breakfast with Jason Matthews weekdays from 5.30am-9am.

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Author and podcaster Titus O'Reilly joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Summer Breakfast to discuss the surprising and often humorous origins of the Ashes.

He explains how the physical trophy started as a joke gift in a Melbourne mansion before being elevated to legendary status by Don Bradman in the 1930s.

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Following a dramatic US military extraction, Nicolás Maduro has pleaded not guilty to narco-terrorism charges in a New York court while maintaining his claim to the presidency.

Simultaneously, the Trump administration has threatened a "second wave" of airstrikes if the newly sworn-in interim government in Caracas fails to comply with US demands.

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Following devastating floods and the loss of 16,000 cattle, Cloncurry Mayor Greg Campbell joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Summer Breakfast as he prepares to meet with the Prime Minister to secure $15 million in overdue funding for the local airport.

The discussion highlights the critical role of the North West in the state's economy and the urgent need for infrastructure repairs to ensure regional connectivity.

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60 of Australia's most prominent athletes, including Steven Bradbury and Ian Thorpe, have signed an open letter calling for a Royal Commission into anti-Semitism.

Olympic champion Steven Bradbury joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Summer Breakfast to explain his decision to join a coalition of sporting stars demanding stronger government action following the Bondi Beach tragedy and recent protests.

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Auctioneer and Principal of Place One Group, Sam Kelso, joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Summer Breakfast to deconstruct AI-driven property predictions, arguing that data trends cannot replace the emotional "feel" of a live auction. 

While sceptical of AI’s interest rate forecasts, he remains bullish on Brisbane’s growth due to massive interstate migration and housing shortages.

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Chair of Australian Repair Network, Professor Leanne Wiseman, joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Summer Breakfast to explore the frustrating reality of "planned obsolescence".

She explains how manufacturers use software locks and cheap components to discourage repairs, forcing consumers into a cycle of constant replacement.

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