New Zealand Finance Minister Nicola Willis joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to pitch her country’s business-friendly policies directly to Australian entrepreneurs feeling battered by recent capital gains tax changes.

Promising zero capital gains tax, reduced red tape, and fast-tracked industrial projects, Willis cheekily revived a classic Aussie slogan to welcome disgruntled businesses over the ditch.

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Queensland state schools are set to introduce an in-house AI chatbot next month to help teachers save time, but critics worry it could harm students' critical thinking and social interaction.

The discussion emphasises that while AI can serve as a highly secure modern encyclopaedia, students must first master subjects using their own brains before interacting with the tool.

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Following a surprise jump in Australia's unemployment rate to 4.5%, economist Leith van Onselen joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to warn of a looming recession that could force the RBA to cut interest rates next year.

The interview also explored how small businesses are struggling with inflation and AI threats, while a pullback in government-funded NDIS jobs threatens to worsen the labour market slump.

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Brisbane Central Station platforms 5 and 6 will lose elevator access until late 2026, forcing elderly, disabled, and pram-reliant commuters to add 30 minutes to their trips or bypass the station entirely.

Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings heavily criticised Queensland Rail for the lengthy six-month timeline and for completely dodging questions regarding a shocking, alleged 70-year plan to make all state stations accessible.

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Brisbane Lions star Dayne Zorko joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to praise Scott Pendlebury's historic 433-game milestone while addressing his own pursuit of Simon Black's club record.

He also issued an apology for misleading a boundary reporter about his late withdrawal last week and provided a crucial update on his calf injury ahead of this weekend's fixtures.

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Following the heartbreaking news that 30-year-old former Bronco Jai Arrow has been forced into retirement by a motor neurone disease diagnosis, MND Queensland CEO Stacey Thorpe joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to discuss the realities of the condition.

She outlined the rapid physical decline patients face, the potential links to high-impact sports, and the critical need for community donations to fund their survival services.

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Brisbane Broncos CEO Dave Donaghy joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to announce the return of the club's dedicated Mental Health Round in partnership with the Black Dog Institute for their Round 14 clash on Queensland Day.

The conversation also touched on the rugby league community rallying together following former player Jai Arrow's shock retirement due to a Motor Neurone Disease diagnosis.

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Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings introduced Brisbane school teachers Matt and Grace, who have been crowned the "Big Aussie Reviewers" and won a luxury one-year road trip around Australia.

The couple discussed their mixed emotions about leaving their students, their massive 55,000km itinerary, and the incredible prize pack that includes a brand-new Ford Ranger and Crusader caravan.

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