4BC Mornings

Nine's Federal Politics Editor Michael Pachi joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to discuss the successful passage of the government’s new hate crime and gun legislation after an intense late-night Senate sitting.

The discussion highlighted the shift from "hate speech" to "hate crime" focus, including the removal of racial vilification provisions.

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It's been reported that there's a staggering $177 million total that Australian public school teachers spend annually from their own pockets to supply their classrooms with basic essentials.

An anonymous music teacher joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to share how this financial burden stems from a deep-seated care for students.

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As Australian property prices hit record highs in 2026, many families are considering "early inheritances" to help the next generation enter the market.

Senior Advisor from Perpetual Private, Marisa Senese, explores how parents can navigate this act of generosity without jeopardising their own retirement security.

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Following the discovery of a deceased backpacker on K'gari, Simon Stretton from Durong Dingo Sanctuary joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to discuss the misunderstood nature of dingoes.

He argued that dingoes are scavengers driven by curiosity and territory rather than predatory intent toward humans.

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Rockhampton Mayor Tony Williams joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to report that the Fitzroy River is now expected to peak at 7.5 metres, a significant drop from the previously feared 8-metre mark.

This revision nearly halves the number of potentially impacted residential properties, shifting the focus to manageable moderate flooding.

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Following tragic birthing incidents at Toowoomba Hospital, Obstetrician Dr. Gino Pecoraro joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to discuss the systemic failures in Queensland’s maternity care.

The crisis is peaking now in 2026, but stems from years of underfunding and a "directional change" in healthcare policy.

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After a 4BC staff member experienced a biohazard incident on a flight from Denpasar, Jason Matthews discussed the "horrendous" conditions where seven rows were affected by a passenger's medical emergency.

The conversation highlights the perceived failure of Qantas to adequately clean the mess or communicate with passengers until the moment of disembarkation.

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Rockhampton is preparing for a moderate flood as the Fitzroy River rises following an ex-tropical cyclone, though recent forecasts have slightly lowered the expected peak to 7.8 metres.

Deputy Mayor Drew Wickerson joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to urge residents to use the council's emergency dashboard for street-level mapping and to assist vulnerable neighbors during the event.

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