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The 37th annual Great Aussie Pie Competition has officially opened its entries, sparking a high-stakes battle with $50,000 in prizes on the line.

Head judge Mike French joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to break down the rigorous 15-point criteria used to evaluate the nation's best pies, sausage rolls, and a brand-new butchers' category.

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Faced with skyrocketing supply chain costs and a brutal cost-of-living squeeze, Manly restaurateur Michaela turned to TikTok to document her raw journey to secure 100 Saturday customers.

She joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to open up about the immense psychological toll of wearing every hat in the business while fighting to keep the doors open.

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Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings opened a raw discussion on domestic violence, reflecting on the overwhelming feedback received after stating that men must be part of the solution.

He is joined by anti-domestic violence advocate Tarang Chawla, who shared the chilling details of his sister Nikita's 2015 murder and calls on men to actively reform toxic masculinity.

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Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings and Shadow Minister for Women Shannon Fentiman address the alarming rise in domestic violence fatalities, urging immediate action and political unity across Queensland.

The Minister strongly condemns a reported $40 million budget cut to domestic violence prevention, demanding the Premier reverse the decision to better resource struggling frontline services.

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Commodore Philippa Hay, Director General of Joint Collective Training, joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to break down the massive 'Exercise Astral Shield' operations currently securing critical infrastructure across North Queensland and Western Australia.

The high-stakes interview also marks a sombre reflection on the upcoming anniversary of the tragic 2023 Taipan helicopter crash, highlighting the intense reality and resilience required of Australia's defence personnel.

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At just 10 months old, a local Brisbane boy named Franky was diagnosed with aggressive stage 4 neuroblastoma, a brutal childhood cancer that ultimately claimed his eyesight and required 18 months of toxic, gruelling treatments.

Now five years old and celebrating three years in remission, Franky and his family are preparing for the upcoming Run2Cure Brisbane event to raise vital awareness and give back to the oncology community that saved his life.

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A fiery debate has erupted over Brisbane's strict residential zoning laws, which restrict development on 86% of land near the CBD compared to just 45% in Melbourne.

Pro-development campaigner Jonathan O’Brien joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to argue the city must sacrifice some historic Queenslander homes to fix the housing shortage ahead of the Olympics, while the host fiercely defends preserving the city’s architectural soul.

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A quiet Clayfield street has become a battleground after a local home-business owner exposes a six-month campaign of harassment from a relentless neighbour over legal street parking.

Despite Brisbane City Council clearing the resident of any wrongdoing, the anonymous couple has reportedly targeted the entire street, sparking a radio call-out for listeners to share their own toxic neighbour horror stories.

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