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QLD’s former Labor government will finish up the year licking their wounds and preparing for the grueling years to come in Opposition.

Deputy Opposition Leader Cameron Dick told Bill McDonald on 4BC Mornings, 'It's been a big year for all Queenslanders no matter where they live or what they do.'

'We are working very hard now as an opposition, I've never had more energy, I've come out of the election really energised to do my job well, to represent my community of Woodridge, but also to learn the lessons of the election, to rebuild our team in opposition.

'But then of course, importantly, do our job properly, and that's to hold the new government of David Crisafulli to account,' the Deputy Opposition Leader continued.

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It’s so far, so good for the new LNP government but the honeymoon could be over once the 100-day benchmark expires in early February.

Political scientist Paul Williams, Associate Professor at Griffith University told Bill McDonald on 4BC Mornings, 'Apart from making Queensland safer laws, what we've only heard from the LNP is the mess that labor left Queensland in.'

'Queenslanders from the new year will be [thinking] what's the LNP going to do for me, so, more proactive and less reactive politics,' Williams continued.

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Leading into Christmas nostalgia is at an all-time high.

Are today's children missing out on the magic of old toys?

Owner of Crackerjack Toys in Builimba Jo Wallace told Bill McDonald on 4BC Mornings, "Old toys are very popular."

"That's where the advent of social media actually comes into it, because the trend will come around again because someone cool will play with a yo-yo on TikTok and then all the kids will want one," Ms Wallace continued.

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Yesterday Alan Jones spoke out for the first time since being charged with historical sexual assault after the 83-year-old fronted Sydney's Downing Centre Local Court on fresh charges relating to at least 10 alleged victims.

He declared he will be emphatic in his defence of every one of the 34 charges of indecent assault against him, and yesterday he entered a not-guilty plea in court.

Represented by a top legal team - renowned defence lawyers Chris Murphy and Brian Wrench, one can only imagine how much the case will cost.

Taurus Legal Management practice manager Jodie Engerer told Bill McDonald on 4BC Mornings, 'So the cases that my firm's seen, it can rack up easily into the hundreds of thousands.'

'Alan's matter gets probably in the millions. The specialty of the lawyer, the intense court process, and time restraints on when things have to be filed. The tons of witnesses that will need to be interviewed, and again, the specialty of the lawyer.'

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In 1983 in Melbourne, some friends gathered to form one of the most celebrated bands of the 80s - Pseudo Echo.

Their second album, ‘Love An Adventure’ is now celebrating its 40th anniversary.

The record saw the band gain worldwide success and a global fan base spanning Australia, USA, Canada, Europe, and Asia, and now, the multi-award winning band are set to tour the country across February and March 2025 in honour of their biggest album.

Lead singer, songwriter and guitarist Brian Canham joined Bill McDonald on 4BC Mornings ahead of the tour.

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Residential care has been in the spotlight recently - the homestay accommodation where troubled kids have been sent in place of detention.

The case of Emma Lovell brought a portfolio in disarray sharply into focus and today the LNP state government is conducting a round table to overhaul the system. 

Minister for families, seniors and disability services, and Minister for child safety and the prevention of domestic and family violence Amanda Camm told Bill McDonald on 4BC Mornings, 'We have over 2,000 children now in the state in residential care. That exceeds any other state jurisdiction. It's the highest number we've ever seen in Queensland.'

'Without a doubt, it is a system that is in crisis and it is a system that we are committed to reforming,' Camm continued.

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