4BC Mornings

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4BC Mornings episodes

  • Fire Horse frenzy: What the Lunar New Year means for your sign

    Feng Shui Master and Chinese Astrology Expert, Jan Leese, joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to explain the significance of the Year of the Fire Horse.

    They also cover specific fortune predictions for various zodiac animals, including the 4BC Mornings team, and offer practical advice for improving the energy of a dark, windowless office space.

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    10 min
  • $550k for 89m²: The price of entering the market

    A Southport family has paid $550,000 for a tiny 89m² block of land, but HIA Executive Director, Mike Roberts, joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings and revealed that neighbouring properties are even smaller at just 60m².

    This shift highlights a chronic land shortage in Queensland, forcing buyers to choose between traditional apartments or building vertically on "postage stamp" freehold lots.

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    9 min
  • The 1.8% problem: Why we aren't importing enough builders

    Shadow Assistant Minister Cameron Caldwell joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to navigate the fallout of a leaked immigration policy allegedly drafted by ousted leader Sussan Ley.

    While new leader Angus Taylor calls the document 'invalid,' Caldwell signals the party will still pursue a 'safety first' approach to border control."

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    12 min
  • SEQ job boom: The new magnet for skilled workers

    New KPMG analysis reveals that South East Queensland has generated a staggering 20% of the nation's new jobs over the last five years, driven largely by a surge in professional services.

    KPMG Urban Economist Terry Rawnsley joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to discuss the concerns mounting over whether local infrastructure and housing can sustain this rapid population growth ahead of the 2032 Olympics.

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    6 min
  • Queensland’s hidden health crisis: Ambulance ramping down, specialist wait times soar

    While the government celebrates a drop in ambulance ramping, a caller reveals the devastating reality of waiting nearly two years just for an initial specialist appointment.

    AMA Queensland President Dr. Nick Yim joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to discuss the "heartbreaking" backlog and why funding alone won't fix the system.

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    10 min
  • Save our bowlo: Coorparoo community fights for survival

    Rumours that Bowls Queensland intends to sell the historic Coorparoo Bowls Club to developers have sparked outrage, prompting hundreds of locals to rally in defence of the 97-year-old venue.

    Brisbane Deputy Mayor Fiona Cunningham joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to back the community, stating the land is zoned for sport and recreation and arguing that housing needs should be met at nearby precincts like Stones Corner instead.

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    7 min
  • Bureau of Meteorology under fire after missing massive rainfall forecast

    Listeners express frustration over changing plans due to a severe weather warning that never materialised, leading to calls to "defund the bureau."

    Nine Weather presenter Garry Youngberry joined Jason Matthews to defend the Bureau, arguing that predictive modelling is complex and it is safer to warn of a worst-case scenario than to miss a dangerous event.

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    10 min

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