4BC Mornings

Former Premier Campbell Newman joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to fiercely criticise the construction of a new 65,000-seat stadium at Victoria Park, labelling it a costly "act of barbarism" that destroys precious green space.

Newman argues that alternative sites like Hamilton North Shore were politically ignored, warning that the project will inevitably blow out to $7 billion and gridlock access to the nearby Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital.

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Mackay Mayor Greg Williamson joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to confirm Premier David Crisafulli is open to creating commercial incentives for new coal mines and pits.

Despite the Premier’s public denials, the Mayor insisted this strategy is vital to breaking the investment deadlock with mining giants like BHP.

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After walking away from a high-stress corporate marketing job with no safety net, a local dad named Dave accidentally launched a booming home-services business called House Husbands.

Now, overwhelmed with work but no longer stressed, he joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to launch a Facebook community where struggling men and single fathers can find employment opportunities and a safe space to talk.

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4BC Mornings' Jason Matthews and ING's Matt Bowen discuss the rise of the "everyday small wins economy," where consumers are aggressively cutting back on luxuries like café coffees to protect their bank accounts.

Surprisingly, the data also highlights the resilience of the "$10.4 billion joy economy," proving that while Australians are cutting back on essentials, they refuse to sacrifice the hobbies and travel that bring them happiness.

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Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings blasted Australian Human Rights Commissioner Anna Cody after a Senate estimates hearing revealed transgender women are protected under pregnancy discrimination laws.

He argued that applying these laws to biological males defies common sense and biology, calling the debate an insult to women facing real-world struggles.

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Australian primary school principals are calling for a freeze on the 18-year-old NAPLAN writing platform after consecutive years of system crashes that have disrupted students' testing environments.

While Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings argued that introducing computers as early as Grade 3 is making children overly dependent on screens, Pat Murphy defends the practice as a vital tool to bridge the digital divide for disadvantaged communities.

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The Federal Government has committed $39 million to boost the manufacturing of prefabricated and flat-pack homes in an effort to meet its ambitious national housing targets.

While Master Builders deputy CEO Michael Hopkins welcomes the innovation, he joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to warn that solving the housing crisis still requires tackling core issues like red tape, land availability, and severe workforce shortages.

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Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings expressed deep scepticism over Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's denial of involvement after the father of a returned ISIS bride publicly thanked him for his daughter's safe arrival.

The commentary contrasted the three weeks taken to lay charges against returning Islamic State women with the single day it took to sign off on prosecuting Victoria Cross recipient Ben Roberts-Smith.

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Following a dramatic State of Origin opening clash, Jason Matthews on 4B Mornings and Courier-Mail journalist Robert "Crash" Craddock dissect the tactical brilliance and controversial refereeing decisions that defined the match.

Despite a contentious send-off leaving Queensland a man down, the discussion celebrates a game for the ages that culminated in a thrilling, last-minute victory for the New South Wales Blues.

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