4BC Breakfast

Following a massive audit of over 46,000 Queensland social housing properties that exposed high-earners and property owners exploiting the system, Housing Minister Sam O'Connor joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to reveal that hundreds of ineligible tenants have been ousted, thousands of vulnerable families received rent reductions, and waitlists dropped by 3,500 people.

However, Jason forcefully challenged the minister over the controversial $80,000 household income cap, arguing that in today's brutal cost-of-living crisis, working families earning that amount are still being forced to live in their cars while over 20,000 people remain stranded waiting for a home.

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Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast and NRL legend Mark "MG" Geyer call out toxic media narratives surrounding Adam Reynolds and gym vaping claims before diving headfirst into complete Round 22 match predictions.

Covering everything from primary school prom nostalgia to major injury crises at the Storm and Rabbitohs, MG locks in his high-stakes tips for all eight weekend clashes.

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As Southeast Queensland's population explodes, SEQTA head Imogen Buckley joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to push Translink and the Queensland Government to introduce a Sydney-style train numbering system to simplify travel ahead of the Brisbane Olympics.

While she emphasised that numbers would eliminate tourist confusion and streamline transfers across buses, ferries, and rail, the host noted total silence from state officials while asking listeners if this proposal is an urgent fix or if the government has bigger fish to fry.

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Queensland Nightlife Economy Commissioner John "JC" Collins joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to detail the state's new Nightlife Economy Action Plan, which aims to overhaul outdated 1992 liquor laws, cut red tape, review sound limits, and trial extended trading hours ahead of the 2032 Olympics.

JC addressed community safety worries by explaining how staggered venue exits reduce alcohol-fuelled violence, highlighting economic benefits for local music and shift workers, and playfully brushing off host Jason's plea for a Powderfinger reunion.

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Following a tough loss and a shock shift to jersey #17 ahead of their must-win clash with Newcastle, Brisbane Broncos veteran Ben Hunt joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to directly address Corey Parker's controversial claims that he should retire to preserve his legacy.

Defending his decision to play on next season, Hunt insisted his body feels great and that his veteran leadership is crucial to mentor incoming young playmakers like Jonah Pezet as the Broncos fight for their mathematically slim finals chances.

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In an extraordinary 30-day endurance effort, 23-year-old St Lucia student Daniel "Fredo" Federico walked nearly 600 kilometres alongside South East Queensland’s train lines to honour his late brother, Julian, who died of cancer.

Covering 25 to 30 kilometres every single day from the Gold Coast to the Sunshine Coast, Daniel has raised $6,000 so far and joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to urge the public to help him hit his $10,000 goal for the Cancer Council.

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In this segment for Donate Life Week, Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast spoke with Donate Life Queensland State Manager Tina Coco about the urgent need for Australians to sign up as organ donors to help the 2,000 people on transplant waitlists and 14,000 on kidney dialysis.

Tina dispels common myths, explaining that registering takes only 60 seconds online through Medicare and that discussing your wishes with family is vital, as loved ones hold the final decision.

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After a 2:00 PM emergency alert test blared through Springfield Library while completely missing some newsroom staff, Queensland Fire Minister Ann Leahy joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to reveal that the new OzAlert system failed landlines and up to 20% of older smartphones, forcing the state to retain its proven warning system through the upcoming bushfire season until 2027.

Jason and callers across the state confirmed erratic delivery, reporting that while some silent or powered-off phones blared delayed alarms, entire regional households and satellite users received no warning whatsoever.

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