Join Jason Matthews each weekday from 9am-12pm on 4BC Mornings.  

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A new proposal from the Nationals aims to drastically overhaul Australia's family policy by tripling paid parental leave up to 18 months and offering mothers a 25% HECS debt reduction per child.

However, Jason Matthews criticised the plan, questioning its financial viability and arguing that the current six-month allowance is already generous enough.

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KPMG's John Berry joined Jason Matthews on 4CB Mornings to warn that the Middle East conflict will impact Australians far beyond the petrol pump, causing severe disruptions to global gas and fertiliser markets.

These supply chain bottlenecks, combined with consumer panic buying, threaten to trigger a long-term surge in domestic food prices and broader inflation.

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Major flooding has inundated Bundaberg, prompting urgent evacuations and causing significant property damage.

Carly Clark from Splitters Farm joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to share her experience of waking up to submerged tourist facilities, missing cattle, and the frustration of delayed flood gauge data.

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David Littleproud joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to open up about his shock resignation as Nationals leader, describing the severe exhaustion and toll the role has taken on him over the last eight months.

He assured his constituents he isn't going anywhere and will contest the seat of Maranoa in 2028, choosing instead to redirect his energy toward his family and local community.

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Join Jason Matthews each weekday from 9am-12pm on 4BC Mornings.  

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A new report reveals a massive power shift in the job market, with candidates increasingly demanding flexible working conditions and unique perks before accepting a role.

Recruiter Lauren Haxby joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to emphasise the need for employers to offer a strong value proposition. 

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Fraser Coast Mayor George Seymour joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to report that his community has largely avoided disaster, despite some dangerous flash flooding in local tributaries.

In stark contrast, Bundaberg Mayor Helen Blackburn urged residents to self-evacuate and support each other's mental health as low-lying homes prepare for certain inundation tonight.

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A recent $90 billion loss on the Australian share market is sparking fears about the security of retirement funds and global economic stability.

Driven by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, The Unconventional Economist Leith Van Onselen joined Jason Mathews on 4BC Mornings to warn that protracted unrest could lead to lower global growth and corporate profitability.

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Five members of the Iranian women's soccer team have been granted humanitarian visas in Australia after facing severe backlash in their home country for refusing to sing the national anthem.

While Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke detailed a meticulous timeline to prove the decision was made independently, questions remain about whether a late-night phone call from Donald Trump forced the government's hand.

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