The State Opposition alleges that amendments made yesterday to the Transport Infrastructure Act will make it easier to slap motorists with higher tolls.

Council Opposition leader Jared Cassidy told Bill McDonald on 4BC Mornings, "What [the amendments] essentially do is make it easier for the minister to increase tolls on existing toll roads."

"But also [it says they're improving the effectiveness and efficiency in declaring tolls, so putting new tolls on."

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An Australian not-for-profit is shining a light on mental health and wellbeing support for first responders.

Fortem Australia spokesperson Gary Sanderfield told Bill McDonald on 4BC Mornings, "It's important that we as a community come together and support [first responders], because every day we're carrying on about our lives and having no sense that they're even out there."

 "They're out there putting their lives on the line and dealing with traumatic events day in and day out," Sanderfield continued.

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The Queensland Academy of Sport have unveiled the state's first dedicated Para sports pathway program, aimed at providing tailored support for aspiring para-athletes.

Minister for Olympics and Paralympic Games, Tim Mander joined Bill McDonald on 4BC Mornings to discuss what this means for current and aspiring para-athletes and coaches.

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An alarming new trend has emerged over the last few weeks, called 'Run It Straight.'

The competition involves two men running straight at each other until one person hits the floor, and the winner is crowned.

RUNIT have announced plans to up the stakes, despite criticism and medical advice against this game.

Concussion expert and neuroscientist at Swinburne University, Professor Alan Pearce joined Bill McDonald to discuss the dangers.

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Protests continue to escalate on the divided streets of Los Angeles.

Nine News US Foreign Correspondent Jonathan Kearsley joined Bill McDonald on 4BC Mornings, live from the riots in LA.

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The Trump Administration has deployed the US National Guard unrequested for the first time in decades, in response to unrest over immigration raids in LA.

Professor of International Relations, Aiden Warren, told Bill McDonald on 4BC Mornings, "I think it could escalate, but hopefully, cool heads come into the fray and it settles down a little bit."

"It really is an illustration of that gap between Trump being in power and those West Coast governors in Democratic leaning states."

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Alan Graham has announced his retirement from his role as General Manager after over two decades at Suncorp Stadium.

Alan Graham joined Bill McDonald on 4BC Mornings to reflect on his time at the Cauldron, highlighting some of his most memorable moments.

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