Geopolitical expert John Berry joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to unpack the collapse of the US-Iran peace talks and the looming US Navy blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

They explored how this conflict will hit Australian wallets, prompting desperate government fuel-saving campaigns and fierce calls for national self-sufficiency.

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Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings and political advertising expert Toby Ralph blast the government's new $20 million fuel-saving ad campaign as a massive waste of taxpayer money.

Toby argued the campaign is a calculated blame-shifting tactic designed to cover up the government's long-term failure to secure Australia's fuel supply.

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Join Ben Davis each weekday from 9am-12pm on 4BC Mornings.  

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With Australia’s diesel reserves sitting at a precarious 17 days, a massive new oil discovery 4.5 hours west of Brisbane is being hailed as the key to national fuel independence.

Natural Resources Minister Dale Last joined the show to discuss fast-tracking the project and his plan to mandate that this oil stays in Australia for Australians.

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As the Orion spacecraft prepares for a high-stakes splashdown off the coast of California tomorrow, experts warn that the heat shield will face temperatures half as hot as the sun.

Space guru Astro Dave explained the experimental "bounce method" reentry and why micrometeorites might make building a permanent moon base harder than we thought.

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As David Crisafulli nears 18 months as Premier, we’re checking the stats on his signature youth crime crackdown to see if he’s meeting his own strict KPIs.

From national media pressure to permanent 50-cent fares, we weigh up whether the government is hitting its stride or just hitting speed bumps.

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has just announced a major government intervention to underwrite fuel giants Ampol and Viva, allowing them to outbid other nations for emergency "spot cargo" shipments.

While the move aims to fix the diesel shortage hitting 32 Queensland stations, questions are being raised about whether taxpayers are signing an open chequebook for sky-high prices at the bowser.

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Tech entrepreneur and veteran Steve Baxter warned that Australia’s current defence budget is failing to keep pace with global instability and the high cost of nuclear submarines.

He revealed why a billion-dollar boost for local "sovereign" tech, from Geelong-made autopilots to secret space cameras, is the only way the nation can truly protect itself.

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