An Audit Office report and Senate estimates exchange revealed that Australia's $10 billion Housing Australia Future Fund delivered only 56 social housing units - less than 4% of its target - sparking intense public backlash over the failure.

Executive Director of Q Shelter, Fiona Canigliaro, joined Jason Matthews on 4b Breakfast to address the crisis, emphasising that while Queensland's streamlined procurement has put 6,925 homes under contract, urgent national action and set policy targets are crucial to house nearly 25,000 waiting families and essential workers.

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Following the return of four slain US service members, Donald Trump has issued warnings on social media threatening to bomb Iranian infrastructure if attacks on shipping lanes continue.

In response, Iran's foreign minister posted "an eye for an eye," underscoring how social media posturing is rapidly escalating real-world conflict in the Middle East.

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Following their displacement due to the Redcliffe Hospital expansion, Redcliffe Musical Theatre and Roar Academy are desperately seeking a permanent home while scrambling to store 16 years of props and equipment in private garages.

Principal Madeleine Johns and 4BC Breakfast host Jason Matthews call out the City of Moreton Bay's lack of dedicated support, demanding council take immediate action to protect this vital community hub.

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One Nation MP Barnaby Joyce joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to laugh off his viral TV moment involving his barking dog before tackling critical national issues, including Chinese submarine activity, surging national debt, and housing unaffordability caused by government over-regulation.

He goes on to confront Australia's horrifying domestic violence crisis, emphasising that male leaders must speak out, practice self-control, and actively support cultural and legal solutions to protect women.

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Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast visited Emmanuel City Mission, a community organisation that provides crucial daily support, lunches, and a safe space for individuals experiencing homelessness.

Driven by Roby Curtis - who recently raised $1.1M running 2,500km - the mission is expanding its night shelter services to 7 days a week following a $7.7 million state government funding boost.

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Brisbane Broncos star Ben Hunt joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to break down the escalating trash talk and intense pressure heading into Saturday night’s crucial Queensland derby against the North Queensland Cowboys.

He addressed the team’s "must-win" status, responded to Cowboys coach Todd Payten's jabs, and shared how the squad is rebuilding confidence following a streak-snapping victory over the Panthers.

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A Brisbane family raising identical quadruplets was abruptly stripped of government rental assistance after public housing bureaucrats deemed their $62,000 viral GoFundMe campaign made them too wealthy.

Queensland Housing Minister Sam O'Connor joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to share how he quickly intervened to restore their support, while also addressing policies on under-occupied public housing and highlighting new government funding for homelessness services.

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