4BC Mornings

Youth advocate Daniel Principe joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to discuss the troubling rise in violent youth crime and the growing apathy among young boys.

The interview explored how toxic online influencers and the desire for social media clout are driving this behaviour, emphasising the immediate need for positive role models and firm boundaries.

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Shane Prior from the Queensland Police Union joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to warn that officers are burning out due to overwhelming "mission creep," stepping in to handle tasks meant for NDIS and mental health workers.

This diversion of resources has led to a lack of proactive, visible policing on the streets, leaving citizens vulnerable to an escalating youth crime crisis.

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Australian Made Week kicks off today, with a push from CEO Ben Lazzaro and Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to prioritise local manufacturing for our national economic survival.

The campaign emphasises that if everyone swaps just three everyday items for Australian-made products, it will create thousands of jobs and inject $11 billion into the economy.

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Following a disastrous Newspoll rating Labor's latest budget as the worst since 1993, Nine's Charles Croucher joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to dissect the growing public mistrust toward Anthony Albanese's government.

They explored the political fallout from proposed tax changes to family trusts and a viral AI campaign from small business owners protesting the capital gains tax.

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Jason Matthews and a 4BC Mornings team member detail a horrific weekend assault where an older couple was beaten and robbed by teenagers in the CBD.

They highlight growing community frustrations over escalating youth violence, a perceived lack of police support, and intense calls for harsher penalties for juvenile offenders.

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Roby Curtis is halfway through a gruelling 2500km, 60-day walk from South Brisbane to Alice Springs to raise $1 million for Emmanuel City Mission.

Already past Longreach and nearing $435,000 in donations, his journey highlights the incredible hospitality of outback Queenslanders and the generous support of radio listeners.

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Organiser Luke Alexander and a team of former NRL players are undertaking a gruelling 50km walk across Brisbane to raise funds for free mental health services.

The M-Brace Walk, which began at Hercules Park, will culminate at Suncorp Stadium just in time for the opening match of the NRL Magic Round.

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2GB's Mark Levy crashed Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to kick off the NRL Magic Round weekend with some classic interstate banter and weather warnings.

Amidst the footy talk, the duo pivots to hard-hitting national issues, critiquing the federal budget reply and the devastating homelessness crisis plaguing both cities.

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