Roby Curtis is halfway through a gruelling 2500km, 60-day walk from South Brisbane to Alice Springs to raise $1 million for Emmanuel City Mission.

Already past Longreach and nearing $435,000 in donations, his journey highlights the incredible hospitality of outback Queenslanders and the generous support of radio listeners.

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Organiser Luke Alexander and a team of former NRL players are undertaking a gruelling 50km walk across Brisbane to raise funds for free mental health services.

The M-Brace Walk, which began at Hercules Park, will culminate at Suncorp Stadium just in time for the opening match of the NRL Magic Round.

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2GB's Mark Levy crashed Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to kick off the NRL Magic Round weekend with some classic interstate banter and weather warnings.

Amidst the footy talk, the duo pivots to hard-hitting national issues, critiquing the federal budget reply and the devastating homelessness crisis plaguing both cities.

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Frustration boils over on 4BC Mornings as Jason Matthews and Q Shelter CEO Fiona Caniglia unpack the grim reality of Australia's housing shortage, noting that a promised 40,000 social homes have so far yielded less than 900.

This segment serves as a desperate plea for lawmakers to mandate a national housing plan that supports the everyday essential workers keeping the economy running.

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The NRL Magic Round is officially staying in Brisbane until the 2032 Olympics, bringing a massive economic boost to local businesses and the hospitality sector.

Queensland Tourism Industry Council CEO Tash Wheeler joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to explain how the major event drives hotel occupancy during a traditionally quiet month and helps the city prepare for the upcoming Games.

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Master Builders Queensland Deputy CEO Michael Hopkins joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to break down the latest ABS figures, revealing a worrying 9% drop in multi-unit dwelling approvals despite the state's massive housing shortage.

He warned that recent federal budget changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax, combined with severe worker shortages, will push the dream of 50,000 new homes a year further out of reach.

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Queensland Women's Maroons coach Nathan Cross joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to discuss the team's must-win Game Two State of Origin clash at Suncorp Stadium.

He highlighted strategic team changes, the impact of wet weather, and why the absence of the NRL's "six again" rule makes for a better, tougher game of rugby league.

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Nine News weather expert Garry Youngberry joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to deliver a grim forecast for this weekend's Magic Round at Suncorp Stadium, warning fans that rain is inevitable.

Sunday will see the heaviest falls, directly impacting the highly anticipated Titans-Knights and Broncos-Warriors matches.

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