4BC Mornings

A series of random drive-by slingshot attacks in Brisbane has left four innocent pedestrians injured, including a 22-year-old woman with a severe forehead laceration and a 64-year-old woman struck in the jaw.

Jason Matthews on 4BC  vehemently condemns the perpetrators, arguing that a toxic online culture has blurred the line between harmless pranks and criminal assault, while noting that four suspects are set to face court later this month.

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A brutal knife attack in Belfast that left victim, Stephen Ogilvie, without his left eye has triggered widespread, racially motivated riots across the city.

While the city centre experienced a tense, lockdown-like quiet, violent clashes erupted on the outskirts as protesters targeted hotels housing migrants and homes belonging to foreign nationals.

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Economist Leith van Onselen joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to discuss how major banks like CBA and NAB have shifted their outlooks to predict a pause in interest rate hikes due to a weakening Australian economy.

However, the conversation shifts to a looming "energy Armageddon," where massive tech investments into AI data centres are set to skyrocket electricity demand just as the government plans to shut down reliable coal-fired power stations.

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The Albanese Labor Government is under fire after granting a $258 million taxpayer-funded concessional loan to an Indian government-backed renewable energy company for a solar project in India.

Shadow Trade Minister Matt Canavan joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to condemn the move, arguing that Australian funds should support domestic industries and lower rising local electricity bills rather than bankrolling foreign solar panels.

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Australian cricket legend Adam Gilchrist joined Jason Mornings on 4BC Mornings to announce the launch of El Aquero, a premium, additive-free tequila brand he developed alongside his wife and best friend.

Gilchrist shared the story behind the brand's name, its authentic production process in Mexico, and how he hopes to shift the culture around how people responsibly enjoy tequila.

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Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings discussed Productivity Commission Chair Danielle Wood's new essay on Australia's predictable irrationality regarding risk and the crippling rise of red tape.

Institute of Public Affairs Deputy Executive Director Daniel Wild joins the program to break down how excessive bureaucracy, hidden housing costs, and "woke" green policies are actively stifling the nation's productivity and economic growth.

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New research from the Sammy D Foundation reveals that 83% of Australians are deeply concerned about the "manosphere's" influence on young boys.

Foundation founder Neil Davis joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to discuss how their programs in schools and sporting clubs are working to counteract toxic online advice and teach respectful relationships.

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Former NRL and Fiji international forward Kane Evans has bravely come out as gay during a powerful interview on Nine's 100% Footy.

He detailed his post-career battles with substance abuse and homelessness while wrestling with his sexuality, but expressed immense relief and freedom after finally sharing his truth.

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