Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission data revealed a staggering 21% national increase in major drug use, with methamphetamine hitting record highs in Queensland.

Principal drug specialist Shane Neilson joined Dean & Sofie on 4BC Breakfast and explained how wastewater testing informs the ongoing political debate between health-first and punitive policy responses.

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The Coorparoo Bowls Club is facing potential closure after a lease oversight left the land's owner, Bowls Queensland, poised to sell the property to developers.

In response, the club has launched a state government petition and is pursuing heritage listings to protect the 97-year-old community hub.

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Dean & Sofie catch up with Ben Hunt on 4BC Breakfast to banter about his son's rival radio gear before diving into serious NRL talk, including Reece Walsh's imminent return from a facial injury.

Hunt also shared an insider's perspective on the PNG expansion team, while the hosts reflect on the intense security realities of travelling and living in Papua New Guinea.

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The Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) is initiating lower-level industrial action, including paperwork and overtime bans, after rejecting the Queensland government's latest wage offer.

While Union President Steph White insisted members want to keep trains running for the upcoming NRL Magic Round, Dean & Sofie on 4BC Breakfast expressed scepticism about the inevitable disruptions for commuters.

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Brisbane’s e-scooter era could abruptly end as the Queensland government proposes strict new laws requiring riders to hold a driver’s license.

E-mobility giants Lime and Neuron warn that these unprecedented regulations will render their businesses unviable and force them to pull out of the city entirely.

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