While the government celebrates a drop in ambulance ramping, a caller reveals the devastating reality of waiting nearly two years just for an initial specialist appointment.

AMA Queensland President Dr. Nick Yim joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to discuss the "heartbreaking" backlog and why funding alone won't fix the system.

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Rumours that Bowls Queensland intends to sell the historic Coorparoo Bowls Club to developers have sparked outrage, prompting hundreds of locals to rally in defence of the 97-year-old venue.

Brisbane Deputy Mayor Fiona Cunningham joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to back the community, stating the land is zoned for sport and recreation and arguing that housing needs should be met at nearby precincts like Stones Corner instead.

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Listeners express frustration over changing plans due to a severe weather warning that never materialised, leading to calls to "defund the bureau."

Nine Weather presenter Garry Youngberry joined Jason Matthews to defend the Bureau, arguing that predictive modelling is complex and it is safer to warn of a worst-case scenario than to miss a dangerous event.

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Dating and Connection Expert, Karina Chapman, joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to discuss how social media and fear of rejection have eroded traditional flirting skills.

They conclude that the best approach for Valentine's Day is to ditch the cheesy lines, take a risk, and offer a genuine compliment.

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Critics argue the new assurance review into Toowoomba Hospital’s maternity ward is a "futile exercise" that prioritises paperwork over real investigation.

Alecia Staines from the Maternity Consumer Network joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to condemn the lack of transparency and the likely exclusion of affected mothers from the review panel.

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One Nation leader Pauline Hanson joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to dismiss new Liberal leader Angus Taylor as a "moderate" remnant of the Morrison government, predicting he will fail to win back conservatives or unite his party.

She confirmed One Nation will field a candidate in the Farrer by-election to fight for rural issues like water rights and lower electricity costs.

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Angus Taylor has replaced Susan Ley as the leader of the Liberal Party after a decisive 34-17 vote, with Jane Hume elected as deputy.

The victory provides a clear mandate for Taylor, though challenges remain in uniting the party's moderate and conservative factions.

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Brisbane resident Russ joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to give an update on his emotional and financial exhaustion after fighting for over two years to reverse a visa cancellation that has kept his wife, Juanita, stranded in Indonesia.

Despite lodging 17 applications and pleading with local MP Ali France for help, Russ remains separated from his wife due to what he terms a departmental "stuff up."

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