4BC Breakfast

Logan Mayor Jon Raven is fighting a proposal by the North Queensland Cowboys to build a 100-pokie leagues club in Holmview, warning that it will drain over $13 million annually from local families to fund Townsville while offering only $100,000 in community grants.

Denouncing the distant club's "cash grab," Mayor Raven joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to rally residents to submit public objections to the Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation to stop the venue from proceeding.

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Prompted by a recent domestic violence court case and the tragic deaths of four Queensland women in 45 days, Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast expressed personal fear for his teenage daughters while calling out national politicians for ignoring requests to address the crisis.

Joined by Red Rose Foundation founder Betty Taylor, the segment revealed how pornography is normalising dangerous strangulation among young people. It demands that leaders enforce existing laws and hold male perpetrators accountable.

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Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast has launched a major campaign backed by Queensland Premier David Crisafulli, legend Liz Ellis, and swimmer Cate Campbell to include netball in the Brisbane 2032 Olympic Games.

During the segment, Campbell advocated for netball's accessibility and grassroots growth over obscure additions like LA's flag football, while also revealing that her podcast Campbell & Co is joining 4BC’s network, Tapt Media.

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Shadow Treasurer Tim Wilson joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to weigh in on student political protests before sounding the alarm on Australia's economic crisis driven by persistent inflation and surging living costs.

He detailed the Coalition’s strategy to tackle the housing shortage by capping immigration to match infrastructure while promising to protect negative gearing and capital gains tax incentives.

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Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast interviewed RAAF Roulette pilot David ahead of their scheduled 12:20 PM aerobatic flyover display at the Brisbane Showgrounds, covering the extreme physical demands of flying 3 metres apart at 600 km/h, pulling up to 6G forces, and the daily routine of Air Force instructors.

The segment concludes with David sharing advice for prospective recruits, followed by a call from listener Angela describing the thrilling rehearsal seen over her farm.

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In a candid radio interview, Ben Hunt joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to address the Broncos' season-ending slump, Adam Reynolds' 50/50 battle against a "busted" body, and coach Michael Maguire testing new line-up combinations against a fierce Warriors crowd at Suncorp.

Hunt then brutally shuts down Peter V'landys' proposed third-place playoff match before offering humorous recruitment advice for a local AFL team coming off consecutive 200-point losses.

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A planned student walkout against Pauline Hanson has ignited intense debate after Hanson and the host accused left-leaning teachers of brainwashing youth to skip class.

The Queensland Department of Education warned parents of legal obligations and official absences. At the same time, Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast demanded student suspensions and urged teens to protest the government's cost-of-living crisis instead.

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Brisbane City Council is trialling Lynxight AI cameras at Runcorn Aquatic Centre and Yeronga Park Memorial Pool to assist lifeguards by spotting early signs of swimmer distress through real-time overhead monitoring.

In this interview, Lynxight GM Daniel Mulvey joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to address privacy concerns over high-angle de-identified footage while radio host Jason questions if the technology will replace lifeguards, expand to beaches for shark detection, or spark privacy fears among parents.

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