Australian primary school principals are calling for a freeze on the 18-year-old NAPLAN writing platform after consecutive years of system crashes that have disrupted students' testing environments.

While Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings argued that introducing computers as early as Grade 3 is making children overly dependent on screens, Pat Murphy defends the practice as a vital tool to bridge the digital divide for disadvantaged communities.

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The Federal Government has committed $39 million to boost the manufacturing of prefabricated and flat-pack homes in an effort to meet its ambitious national housing targets.

While Master Builders deputy CEO Michael Hopkins welcomes the innovation, he joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to warn that solving the housing crisis still requires tackling core issues like red tape, land availability, and severe workforce shortages.

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Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings expressed deep scepticism over Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's denial of involvement after the father of a returned ISIS bride publicly thanked him for his daughter's safe arrival.

The commentary contrasted the three weeks taken to lay charges against returning Islamic State women with the single day it took to sign off on prosecuting Victoria Cross recipient Ben Roberts-Smith.

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Following a dramatic State of Origin opening clash, Jason Matthews on 4B Mornings and Courier-Mail journalist Robert "Crash" Craddock dissect the tactical brilliance and controversial refereeing decisions that defined the match.

Despite a contentious send-off leaving Queensland a man down, the discussion celebrates a game for the ages that culminated in a thrilling, last-minute victory for the New South Wales Blues.

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Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings explored a new Griffith University research review investigating whether human urine can be safely and effectively recycled into agricultural fertiliser.

Associate Professor Saeed Iftikhar joined the show to discuss how this "liquid gold" could relieve pressure on Australia's supply chains and protect waterways, despite potential risks like pathogens that still need to be managed.

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As fans gear up for the excitement of State of Origin, a sobering statistic reveals that domestic violence incidents spike by 40% during the highly anticipated matches.

Katherine Berney from the Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to discuss how aggressive alcohol advertising, rapid home delivery, and a lack of systemic government action exacerbate abuse on game nights.

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A powerhouse panel of Queensland rugby league legends - Wally Lewis, Petro Civoniceva, and Ben Hunt - unite to dissect the unmatched history and emotional weight of the State of Origin on 4BC Mornings Round Table with Jason Matthews.

From wild stories of stolen team buses to predictions for the latest clash, this roundtable captures exactly why the Maroons' connection to their community cannot be replicated.

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A final cohort of seven Australian women and 12 children linked to ISIS are scheduled to land in Sydney and Melbourne this evening after leaving a Syrian detention camp.

While one woman has been barred from returning under a two-year temporary exclusion order, the arriving mothers face potential arrest, while their children will enter specialised de-radicalisation programs.

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