As Australia Day celebrations welcome thousands of new citizens, one local family from the Philippines and Thailand is being told they are no longer welcome.

Local MP Garth Hamilton joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to discuss fighting the "fundamentally flawed" immigration system to keep these tax-paying, community-minded business owners in the country they call home.

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9News Weather Reporter Ebony Cavallaro joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to discuss the extreme temperatures affecting Southeast Queensland while honouring local award recipients on the national honours list.

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Dr. Nicole Lee joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to discuss the alarming rise in alcohol-related violence and domestic assaults on Australia Day.

They explored the cultural pressure to over-consume and offer practical perspectives on celebrating without reaching the point of intoxication.

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On Australia Day, Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings was joined by Michael Begeda, an 83-year-old volunteer who was recently named Brisbane’s Citizen of the Year.

He shared his lifelong commitment to helping others at the QE2 hospital and transit services, driven by humility and a deep connection to his community.

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

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Criminal defence lawyer Lauren Cassimatis joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to warn hat the combination of alcohol and "invincibility" during long weekends leads to a spike in avoidable criminal charges.

She highlighted the modern risks, such as e-scooter DUIs and the legal dangers of "drunk texting," urging Australians to pre-plan their transport.

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Noel Stallard, an OAM-awarded Bush poet, joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to discuss the annual tradition of placing 600 Australian flags at Lutwyche Cemetery to honour fallen service personnel.

Through a moving live recitation of his original poetry, Noel reminded listeners of the deep sacrifices made to secure the Australian way of life.

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Former Lawyer Josh Brown joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings after he was ecently crowned Queensland’s top-rated Airtasker.

What began as a way to fund his new law firm has evolved into a powerhouse side hustle that now accounts for half of his professional workload.

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Queensland Health Minister Shannon Fentiman joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings egarding alleged medical negligence and trauma at Toowoomba Hospital’s maternity ward.

Fentiman argued that the current Health Minister’s refusal to launch an independent investigation is an insult to the families affected by infant deaths and permanent injuries.

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