New research from Flinders University reveals that zero-alcohol beverage advertisements are making teenagers more likely to desire full-strength alcohol.

Researcher Nathan Harrison joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to suggest that these ads, primarily seen on social media, serve as brand marketing that bypasses current alcohol advertising restrictions.

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Journalist Sharri Markson joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to reflect on her harrowing experience surviving the December 14 Bondi terror attack and the making of her new Sky News documentary, Bondi: A Timeline of Terror.

The 90-minute special reveals untold stories of heroism, features new emergency audio, and highlights the devastating impact the tragedy had on victims and their families.

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Cecilia Cobb of 'For Parents' joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings on her Senate Inquiry appearance, advocating for a broader, more flexible childcare subsidy.

She argued that the current $16 billion system abandons families and needs to officially include alternative options like nannies, au pairs, and grandparents.

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Following a Supreme Court ruling that struck down previous trade levies, the US has invoked a new law to impose a 15% baseline tariff on imported goods, directly hitting Australian lamb and goat exports.

Meat and Livestock Association Managing Director Michael Crowley to explain that while the new 15% US tariff on lamb and goat meat will impact supply chains, strong global demand should keep livestock prices stable.

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Security expert Neil Fergus joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to discuss the highly debated repatriation of Australian "ISIS brides" and their children from Syrian camps.

They examine the urgent need for strict ministerial accountability, thorough vetting, and potential de-radicalisation programs to balance constitutional rights with national security.

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Childcare safety and rigid subsidy models are under the microscope as a Senate inquiry convenes in Brisbane today.

For Parents co-founder Cecilia Cobb joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to discuss the failures of traditional long-day care centres, highlighting alarming safety breaches and a lack of support for shift workers.

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After a hailstorm left her home leaking and asbestos concerns turned away the SES, 84-year-old Elva has been forced to sleep in an armchair to manage overflowing buckets.

Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings went to visit Elva in her home and gave an update on "4BC’s Roof Rescue".

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Former reality TV star Maddi Wright joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to unpack the severe bullying on a recent MAFS episode instead of intervening.

They discussed the dangerous message broadcasting such abusive behaviour sends to young viewers and called for accountability from both the network and the contestant.

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