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An Australian mother is calling for urgent action against fire ants after her son fell seriously ill following multiple stings on their property.

Torrential rain and flooding has caused fire ants to resurface with authorities receiving increased reports of extreme reactions to fire and sting across Southeast Queensland.

The Crisafulli government has announced $24 million to boost Queensland's efforts to manage fire ants across the state.

Invasive Species Council Advocacy Manager Reece Pianta told Bill McDonald on 4BC Mornings, "This is a much-needed boost to the fire ant suppression efforts."

"Locals out there around Southeast Queensland are dealing with some really high
and intense levels of fire ant infestation on their properties and we're starting to
see the impacts of that on human and animal welfare."

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The Epic Walk for DV is back this year and has expanded to the Whitsundays and the Gold Coast as the organisers hope to raise funds for the Women's Legal Service Queensland.

Co-creator Brendan Mann says they also hope more hosts can get involved to keep awareness going.

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AMP has been called out after wanting to monitor employees through “big-brother-style” surveillance tactics.

The financial services giant has given employees one week to sign new contracts, which includes allowing continuous surveillance at work and while working from home.

Bill McDonald said on 4BC Mornings, "I think this is way over the top. It's a violation of human rights."

"Surely any employer who wants to intrude like this into your personal life, in your home, I don't think they're worth working for," he continued. 

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Ultra-marathon runner Sal Powell says she knows her next marathon will be the hardest as she gears up for the Atacama Desert in Chile.

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TikTok Australia has collaborated with Our Watch’s The Line to launch ‘Respect. It’s The GOAT.'

It’s a campaign aimed at providing young men with practical tools to call out and challenge disrespect.

After research from YouGov commissioned by TikTok reveals 81 per cent of young men want to call out disrespect towards women, but a whopping 70 per cent feel there’s significant barriers holding them back. 

TikTok comedian, Lachlan Fairbairn, told Bill McDonald on 4BC Mornings, "I think it really is important that we try and reinforce respect and promote that, it really does make a difference."

"And if you see stuff that you don't agree with I think we do need to be talking about the fact that you should say something and call it out or show in some way that you don't find it funny," Mr Fairbairn continued. 

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A QBuild maintenance assessment report reveals South East Queensland's major stadiums are riddled with defects. 

The Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Sleeman Sports Complex, Queensland Sport and Athletics Centre, the Gabba, and Suncorp Stadium have been reported to have issues that require renovation before the Brisbane 2032 Olympics. 

Bill McDonald said on 4BC Mornings, "The reality is our best stadiums are Suncorp and the Gabba [and they] are at the end of their life and the rest need a full renovation."

"This city was never ready to host an Olympic Games when we put our hand up, and it's still not ready four years later," Bill continued. 

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