4BC Mornings

As dropping winter temperatures trigger power bill anxiety for many Australians, finance commentator Sarah Wells joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to share practical tips for staying warm without turning on the heat.

By bringing back "retro" habits like hot water bottles, layers, and door snakes, she explains how households can normalise cost-conscious choices to achieve long-term financial security.

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While EV sales continue to surge across Australia, the public infrastructure required to support them remains heavily concentrated in major metropolitan corridors.

Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings was joined by Editor of Wheels, Trent Nikolic, to share first-hand accounts of the logistical nightmares encountered when taking EVs outback, emphasising the high costs and lack of local support for rural stations.

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The Queensland Government has reportedly scrapped its proposed ban on riders under 16 using e-scooters and e-bikes, choosing instead a parental supervision model.

This policy shift has sparked severe backlash from the medical community, who argue it fails to prioritise child safety and adequately address preventable accidents.

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Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings addressed the Fair Work Commission's decision to implement a 6% minimum wage hike and a 4.75% award wage increase starting July 1.

Joined by CEO & Founder of Small Business Association of Australia, Anne Nalder, they argued that while unions celebrate, struggling small businesses will be forced to raise consumer prices or risk total closure to absorb the costs.

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The Queensland inquiry into the CFMEU has been extended until December 2027, a decision widely applauded by the construction sector as an opportunity for a major industry reset.

Master Builders Queensland Deputy CEO Michael Hopkins joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to discuss the shocking allegations of violence and intimidation revealed so far, stressing the need for permanent cultural and productivity reforms ahead of the 2032 Olympic Games.

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The Fair Work Commission has announced a 4.75% increase to the minimum wage starting July 1, sparking heated debate over its impact on small businesses and national inflation.

While Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings slammed the decision as irresponsible during an economic crunch, economist Leith van Onselen explained it as a calculated compromise to protect the country's lowest-income earners from falling behind.

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Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings sparked a fiery debate on whether modern classrooms are experiencing a crisis of poorly behaved children who are being incorrectly labelled with medical conditions instead of receiving proper discipline.

Parenting expert Dr. Justin Coulson joined the discussion by examining the flaws within the educational and healthcare systems, arguing that under-trained GPs and systemic environmental pressures are driving a boom in behavioural diagnoses, particularly among young boys.

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A stunning new Redbridge poll places One Nation as the leading political party in Australia at 31%, sparking questions about whether they are now the country's true opposition.

Political editor Charles Croucher joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to break down the generational shift, detailing why voter dissatisfaction with the status quo is turning a historic protest vote into a legitimate third-party movement.

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