4BC Breakfast

Under government changes, second- and third-year working holiday visas face major reductions, threatening severe labour shortages for Queensland’s agricultural and $45 billion tourism sectors right before the peak Christmas season.

Nationals Senator Matt Canavan joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast from the Gold Coast to condemn the crackdown, warning that local businesses, fresh produce prices, and families already hit by rising interest rates will bear the brunt.

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Following relentless interest rate hikes and surging rents, adult children and their young families are increasingly moving back in with retired parents or seeking huge financial handouts.

Financial expert Olivia Maragna joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to warn retirees that dipping into their super or guaranteeing loans without strict ground rules could destroy their hard-earned retirement security

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Woolworths quietly removed its $70 annual Everyday Extra subscription, moving members to a $7 monthly plan that effectively raises the annual cost by $14 for the same perks.

Consumer finance expert Joel Gibson joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast and explained how shoppers can still game these loyalty programs - or bypass them altogether - to avoid falling into expensive supermarket subscription traps.

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Senior energy analyst Saul Kavonic joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to warn that a potential US ban on diesel exports could trigger rapid price hikes at Australian bowsers within weeks.

With Australia heavily dependent on imports for its transport, agriculture, and mining sectors, the nation faces a heightened risk of both severe cost surges and supply disruptions.

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NRL boss Peter V'landys has left fans bewildered after announcing a secret Grand Final pre-game show that will only be revealed 11 minutes before kickoff.

The announcement follows the abrupt exit of former headliner Tones and I, alongside audio showing V'landys brushing off Kylie Minogue's rival AFL performance.

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Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast and entrepreneur Phil Di Bella argue that the government’s ban on debit card surcharges will harm small businesses that cannot absorb bank transaction costs.

As a result, venues and retailers will be forced to raise overall prices across all goods, inadvertently fueling inflation and hurting consumers.

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Economist Leith van Onselen joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to discuss an expected 16th interest rate hike under the Albanese government as total public spending pushes inflation higher.

He warns that soaring interest rates, crashing property prices, and potential diesel shortages could push Australia’s economy into a recession, leaving young first-home buyers facing severe mortgage stress.

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Ipswich Mayor Teresa Harding joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to celebrate an unprecedented economic boom that saw 17,000 local jobs created over five years, surging the local economy to $16.8 billion.

The conversation covered major commercial developments, the 51% available industrial land drawcard, local business growth, and the urgent need for state and federal infrastructure funding to match the rapid housing expansion.

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