4BC Mornings

After surviving a massive flood that left his property under meters of water, Andrew Secombe of the Muddy Duck Caravan Park in Longreach is facing a new crisis.

Soaring fuel prices are causing widespread cancellations from interstate tourists, threatening the local economy just as the peak winter season approaches.

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Brisbane City Councillor Steve Griffiths joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to slam the council's administration after receiving a shocking $9,650 quote to install two possum boxes at a local library.

Griffiths bypassed the exorbitant fee, which included $5,000 just for "processing" - by purchasing the boxes from a local Men's Shed for $50 total.

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Following the brutal bashing of a 16-year-old boy in Bulimba, a Victims 1st advocate, Lyndy Atkinson,  joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to discuss the systemic failures leaving local families vulnerable.

The interview exposed critical issues, including inadequate youth justice penalties and a concerning lack of police presence on Oxford Street.

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Major airlines including Jetstar and Air New Zealand are cutting hundreds of flights, citing rising fuel costs linked to the Middle East conflict.

Aviation Writer Robyn Ironside joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to discuss how the ACCC is closely monitoring the situation to ensure airlines aren't using these global events as a smokescreen to hike fares, especially since many lock in their fuel prices months in advance.

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National Seniors Australia and One Nation are pushing a policy that would allow aged pensioners and veterans to work unlimited hours without losing their welfare benefits.

Chris Grice joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to argue this move will relieve cost-of-living pressures for seniors while injecting desperately needed workers into the economy.

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Professor Carolyn Sue AM joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to announce the launch of Australia's first-ever National Parkinson's Action Plan in Parliament today.

This historic blueprint aims to address critical healthcare gaps and provide better support, research, and treatment for the 200,000 Australians living with the condition.

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As fuel prices soar, rideshare and taxi companies are passing the costs onto consumers to help struggling drivers stay afloat.

Black and White Cabs' Managing Director Greg Webb joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to explain the urgent need for a temporary $1.50 booking surcharge as unleaded petrol costs jump 58%.

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