TEDxSydney Founder Remo Guiffré joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Summer Breakfast to explore a variety of bizarre and charming New Year’s traditions from around the world.

They highlight how these unique cultural rituals provide a sense of identity and fun that Australia’s standard fireworks display might be missing.

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Sarah Orr from Compare the Market joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Summer Breakfast to explain why "loyalty" to an insurance provider often results in higher premiums compared to new customer deals.

They discuss practical ways to negotiate, the hidden costs of paying monthly, and how to audit your policy for irrelevant coverage.

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Jason Matthews on 4BC Summer Breakfast was shocked upon discovering that public urination and drunkenness were decriminalised in Queensland in 2023.

He calls on Premier David Crisafulli to reinstate these laws while simultaneously launching a mock-serious campaign to bring back plastic straws in 2026.

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Social media expert Nicole Jameson joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Summer Breakfast to discuss the hidden dangers of "sharenting" and how seemingly innocent holiday photos can lead to bullying or data scraping.

She argues that fostering digital literacy within the family is more effective than relying on government bans or simple privacy filters.

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9News Weatherman Garry Youngberry joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Summer Breakfast to predict a temporary heat spike on New Year’s Eve as winds turn northerly.

However, the first days of 2026 are expected to bring a return to cooler temperatures and scattered showers across the region.

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Frustration is growing as Brisbane residents face thousands of missed bin collections, particularly in the Acacia Ridge area.

The discussion highlights a systemic problem where Brisbane City Council’s "marketing fodder" clashes with the reality of 12,000 complaints in just five months.

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Quilpie Shire Mayor Ben Hall joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Summer Breakfast to discuss the Bureau of Meteorology's decision to delay the installation of a critical weather radar in South West Queensland until 2028. 

Despite securing $10 million in federal funding following devastating floods, the region faces several more years of "flying blind" during severe storm seasons.

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