4BC Mornings

In a wildly unpredictable interview, Federal MP Bob Katter joined Shane Doherty on 4BC Mornings to fire up over the replacement of royal imagery on Australian coinage, fiercely advocating for local military heroes instead of King Charles.

He further sounds the alarm on illegal immigration in Weipa, invoking military history to warn that empty northern lands will inevitably attract foreign occupation.

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Concerns are escalating in Ferny Grove that a massive 1960s night-soil dump buried beneath the local sports grounds is actively leaking toxic waste into surface water.

Ferny Grove Falcons president Brad Wyatt joined Shane Doherty to confirm severe, long-standing drainage issues on the pitch, prompting community demands for immediate independent health testing as the Brisbane City Council and State Government trade blame over who is responsible for the site.

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As speculation mounts that One Nation leader Pauline Hanson will contest the Ipswich-based seat of Blair, long-serving Labor MP Shayne Neumann joined Shane Doherty to reveal his strategy for fighting off the right-wing juggernaut.

In an intense discussion, Neumann addressed voter anger over the cost-of-living crisis and warned that upcoming federal boundary redistributions could fundamentally reshape Queensland's political landscape.

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After losing his 28-year-old son, Ayman, to a sudden and aggressive glioblastoma, Dr. Anthony Lynam joined Shane Doherty on 4BC Mornings to expose a devastating systemic failure where terminal patients and medical trials are completely cut off from one another.

His relentless advocacy following this heartbreak has successfully compelled Federal Health Minister Mark Butler to commit $16.5 million to a centralised, simplified matching system to ensure no other family is left searching in the dark.

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As Australia prepares for the return of the fuel excise tax, convenience and petroleum industry expert Rowan Lee joined Shane Doherty on 4BC Mornings to explain that motorists will face a staged 16-cent-per-litre increase tomorrow, followed by another 16-cent hike in August.

Despite concerns over sudden price gouging, Lee reassured drivers that a highly competitive market and consumer watchdogs are currently keeping profit margins thin and prices at historic lows.

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Don Willsher and Peter Hyde from the Brisbane Tramway Museum joined Shane Doherty on 4BC Mornings to discuss the rich history of Brisbane's historic tram system, which operated from 1898 until it was entirely phased out under Mayor Clem Jones in 1969.

They highlight the museum's upcoming Saturday open house and special Kids Day on July 8th, aiming to preserve transit history, recruit younger volunteers, and fundraise a staggering $1 million to extend their current track to Ferny Grove Station.

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A cruel new wave of AI-powered romance scams is targeting older Australians by tricking them into waiting at airport arrivals for lovers who don't exist.

Melbourne Airport Chaplain Martin Scrimshaw joined Shane Doherty on 4BC Mornings to warn that fraudsters are now using highly sophisticated AI-generated videos and fake boarding passes to manipulate victims out of their hard-earned money.

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With the end of the financial year just 24 hours away, tax expert Chris Burrell joined Shane Doherty on 4BC Mornings to warn Australians to urgently review their income, expenses, and capital gains to maximise their deductions.

The interview covered critical last-minute moves, including top-up superannuation contributions, the reality of spouse super-splitting schemes, and how to offset capital gains losses triggered by recent global conflicts.

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