Cloncurry Mayor Greg Campbell joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Summer Breakfast to discuss the immense loss of livestock and the isolation of Gulf communities following record rainfall and flooding.

He emphasised the need for federal investment in functional rain gauges and new dams to secure the region’s economic future.

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Mackay Mayor Greg Williamson joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Summer Breakfast to emphasise that North Queensland must move beyond simple repairs toward "building back better" to ensure long-term resilience.

He argued that federal funding must prioritise raising bridges and roads above flood levels rather than just replacing damaged assets.

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Geopolitics expert Jon Berry joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Summer Breakfast to discuss how the shifting balance of global power and the erosion of international "rules" are creating a more volatile and unpredictable world.

He explains that these overseas tensions have direct consequences for Australians, ranging from higher costs of living to increased social unrest.

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has officially declared January 22 as a National Day of Mourning to honour the victims of the Bondi tragedy.

Simultaneously, the government confirmed that Kevin Rudd will conclude his term as Australia’s Ambassador to the United States in March 2026.

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Health Minister Tim Nicholls is under fire after disturbing medical failures at Toowoomba Hospital, including infant deaths and surgical errors, came to light.

AMA Queensland President Dr. Nick Yim joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Summer Breakfast to explore the root causes of hospital dysfunction, such as workforce shortages and poor management culture.

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9News Weatherman Gary Youngberry joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Summer Breakfast to discuss the devastating rainfall and flooding triggered by Cyclone Koji in North Queensland.

Gary explained that while the wind was less severe than feared, the slow-moving system is delivering a massive "rain bomb" that is now tracking deep into the Queensland inland.

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Following a poll showing One Nation’s support has tripled to 21%, Pauline Hanson joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Summer Breakfast to discuss the growing disenfranchisement of Australian voters.

She argues that both Labor and the Coalition have failed on the economy, immigration, and rural support, leaving a leadership vacuum that her party is now filling.

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Heidi Murphy from 3AW joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Summer Breakfast to cover the grim reality of the Victorian bushfires.

The bushfire has claimed at least one life near the town of Goba and destroyed hundreds of buildings.

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