4BC Mornings

As the cost of living pressures mount, Australian families are increasingly struggling to provide school lunches.

Founder of 'Eat Up', Lyndon Galea, joined Jason Matthews to discuss how the hunger crisis has forced his charity to increase its output by 34% year-on-year, delivering over 1.2 million emergency lunches to keep students fed and ready to learn.

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Alecia Staines from the Maternity Consumer Network joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to criticise the Queensland government for visiting a construction site while allegedly ignoring safety issues at Toowoomba Hospital’s maternity ward.

They argued that current internal investigations are a "cover-up" and demand a fully independent systemic review to restore community trust.

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As Australian inflation hits 3.8% and the dream of home ownership fades, investors are being urged to look toward "boring" but reliable global brands.

CEO of Phillip Capital, Craig Semmens, joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to explain how defensive stocks like McDonald’s and Coca-Cola offer stability and dividends that volatile tech sectors can’t always guarantee.

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In response to the December quarter inflation rising to 3.8%, Senior Financial Adviser Marisa Senese joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to explain that while the jump was expected, it signals a "higher for longer" economic environment.

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A hard-working family in Toowoomba, who have lived and worked in Australia for over a decade, is facing deportation this Friday despite deep community roots and a local MP’s frantic advocacy.

Local MP Garth Hamilton joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to talk about leading a community-wide push to keep the family in the country, highlighting their contributions to local businesses and soup kitchens.

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KPMG Chief Economist Brendan Rynne joined Jason Matthews to discuss a staggering forecast where Brisbane house prices are expected to rise by 11%.

The conversation highlighted the frustration of everyday Australians who feel the "Australian Dream" of home ownership is slipping away as prices in Queensland begin to rival and even exceed southern capitals.

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Sir Donald Bradman’s 1947-48 Baggy Green has sold for a record $460,000 at Lloyds Auctions, ensuring the historic artifact remains in Australia.

Chief Operations Officer of Lloyds Auctions, Lee Hames, joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to highlight that the cap is set to be displayed in a prominent museum for the public to enjoy.

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There's been a growing trend of small businesses offering financial incentives just to ensure staff show up for work without calling in sick.

Business Expert Phil Di Bella joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to suggest that instead of blanket rewards, owners should use a "traffic light" system to categorize employees by their productivity and commitment.

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