Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has officially declared January 22 as a National Day of Mourning to honour the victims of the Bondi tragedy.

Simultaneously, the government confirmed that Kevin Rudd will conclude his term as Australia’s Ambassador to the United States in March 2026.

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Health Minister Tim Nicholls is under fire after disturbing medical failures at Toowoomba Hospital, including infant deaths and surgical errors, came to light.

AMA Queensland President Dr. Nick Yim joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Summer Breakfast to explore the root causes of hospital dysfunction, such as workforce shortages and poor management culture.

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9News Weatherman Gary Youngberry joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Summer Breakfast to discuss the devastating rainfall and flooding triggered by Cyclone Koji in North Queensland.

Gary explained that while the wind was less severe than feared, the slow-moving system is delivering a massive "rain bomb" that is now tracking deep into the Queensland inland.

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Following a poll showing One Nation’s support has tripled to 21%, Pauline Hanson joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Summer Breakfast to discuss the growing disenfranchisement of Australian voters.

She argues that both Labor and the Coalition have failed on the economy, immigration, and rural support, leaving a leadership vacuum that her party is now filling.

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Heidi Murphy from 3AW joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Summer Breakfast to cover the grim reality of the Victorian bushfires.

The bushfire has claimed at least one life near the town of Goba and destroyed hundreds of buildings.

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There is an alarming 10% to 20% probability that artificial intelligence will lead to human extinction within the next three decades.

Dr. Michael Noetel from UQ joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Summer Breakfast to argue that without international treaties similar to nuclear agreements, we are racing toward a technological cliff.

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Josh Frydenberg joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Summer Breakfast to discuss the Prime Minister’s decision to finally launch a Royal Commission into the Bondi terror attack after 25 days of silence.

The Former Federal Treasurer emphasised that while the Jewish community has been the primary target, the rise of Islamic State-inspired extremism represents a fundamental threat to the safety of all Australians.

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Thomas Hinterdorfer from Higgins Storm Chasing joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Summer Breakfast to discuss a looming weather system expected to bring 200–400mm of rain to North Queensland this weekend.

He explains the team's philosophy of prioritising short-term accuracy over long-range sensationalism to prevent unnecessary community panic.

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