4BC Breakfast

Brisbane Lions star Dayne Zorko joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to open up about the immense pressure and physical toll of preliminary final matches ahead of their high-stakes clash against Hawthorn.

He also praised teammate Logan Morris's massive contract extension and dynamic play while keeping his focus strictly on surviving the weekend.

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Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast addressed mounting listener frustration over rapidly rising Brisbane fuel prices, which are pushing toward $2.40/L for unleaded and past $2.90/L for diesel.

Guest Rowan Lee (CEO of the Australasian Convenience and Petroleum Marketers Association) explained that international wholesale increases in Singapore drive these replacement costs, assuring listeners that while prices will remain high, Australia will not face a physical fuel supply shortage.

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Listen to 4BC Breakfast with Jason Matthews weekdays from 5:30am-9am.

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Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast and Mark 'MG' Geyer discuss the latest developments in the NRL finals, including team matchups and ticket availability for key games.

They also explore the prospect of a new NRL team in Toowoomba, debating the expansion's financial backing and potential implications for the player pool.

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Shadow Minister for Home Affairs Senator Jonathon Duniam joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to slam the Labor government's newly released migration strategy, arguing that bringing in hundreds of thousands of immigrants without adequate housing worsens Australia's crisis. 

He called for urgent red tape reduction to speed up home construction while emphasising the need to prioritise essential skilled workers over excessive numbers of temporary visas.

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Over 3,100 Queensland Police Service personnel have joined a class action against the QPS over the September 2021 COVID-19 vaccine mandate, which forced non-compliant staff to face unpaid suspensions or job loss.

Justin Sibley, Director of Sibley Lawyers, joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to discuss the looming 4:00 PM deadline, explaining that the lawsuit seeks justice and compensation for affected officers following a court ruling that deemed the mandate unlawful.

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Premier David Crisafulli has announced a $32 billion tech hub in Dalby hosted by US AI company Anthropic, promising up to 1,400 permanent jobs.

However, the proposal has sparked local anxiety regarding its immense demand for power, water usage, and the accommodation of 1,500 construction workers.

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Shadow Attorney-General Meaghan Scanlon joined Jason Matthews on 4BC breakfast to discuss the state’s recent credit downgrade - the first in 17 years - blaming the government's lack of transparency around rising 2032 Olympic venue costs.

Meanwhile, Jason and a caller debate whether long-term stadium infrastructure is worth the high price tag or if public funds are being severely mismanaged.

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Broncos star Ben Hunt joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast from his off-season break to discuss his recovery plans and praise teammate Xavier Willison following his Player of the Year win.

He also reflects on an emotional farewell tribute at the Broncos awards night and offers his expert analysis on the upcoming NRL finals clashes.

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