As the RBA prepares for a widely expected interest rate hike, economist Leith Van Onselen joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to warn that Australia is becoming a global economic outlier.

He argued that unlike the pandemic era, current inflation is being driven by domestic government spending and policy failures rather than global supply chains.

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Despite a massive $25 billion federal funding boost for public hospitals, advocates warn the deal ignores the critical "stranded patient" crisis, where thousands of elderly Australians are stuck in wards simply because there are no aged care beds available.

National Seniors Australia CEO Chris Grice joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to argue that without dedicated funding to discharge these patients into appropriate homes, hospital overcrowding and "ramping" will continue unabated.

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Australian Ironman icon Ali Day joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to reflect on his emotional retirement following a high-stakes victory at Miami Beach that secured his sixth series title.

After years of physical grit and multiple injuries, Ali Day explained why now is the right time to step away from the surf.

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The federal government has committed an additional $25 billion over five years to public hospitals, bringing total projected spending to $220 billion.

Professor Claire Jackson joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to warn that while the funding is record-breaking, the Australian health system remains dangerously siloed and focused on reactive crisis management.

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There has been a recent surge in polling for Pauline Hanson’s One Nation, which has remarkably overtaken the Liberal and National parties in the primary vote amidst widespread voter dissatisfaction.

Chief Political Editor for 9News, Charles Croucher, joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to discuss whether this "Orange Wave" is a permanent movement rather than a protest vote.

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Gympie Mayor Glen Hartwig joined Jason Matthews to address the escalating crisis of a massive flying fox colony that has effectively seized control of the town centre and hospital vicinity.

He argued that restrictive environmental legislation and a lack of funding are preventing the council from protecting residents' property and mental health.

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Once a thriving fashion and dining destination, Brisbane’s Wintergarden now faces high vacancy rates as shoppers migrate to suburban mega-malls.

QUT Retail Expert Gary Mortimer joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to suggest that a downsized Myer flagship and improved hospitality could be the key to the centre’s survival under its new ownership.

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