4BC Mornings

Economic pressure is directly impacting education, with a new Smith Family survey revealing that nearly six in ten families are struggling to afford essential school items.

Smith Family General Manager Alan Lemay joined Jason Matthews to talk about the Smith Family Christmas appeal that launched for struggling families.

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Retirement Expert Olivia Maragna joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to discuss the growing trend of older Australians retiring outside the country.

Many Aussies are choosing destinations in Southeast Asia due to their proximity to Australia, warmer climates, lower cost of living, and good access to healthcare.

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As Daniel's Law moves closer to passing in Queensland Parliament, Bruce and Denise Morcombe spoke with Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to share their thoughts on its significance.

The law creates a public child sex offender register that allows the general public access to the name, photograph, and year of birth of convicted paedophiles residing in Queensland.

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Money Expert Angus Kidman joined Jason Matthews to talk about why two in five Australians chuck a sickie when healthy.

This leads to a debate about whether current sick leave policies are outdated and if options like paid "life leave" could better serve the needs of employees while preserving sick leave for its intended purpose.

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Join Jason Matthews each weekday from 9am-12pm on 4BC Mornings.  

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Nine Federal Politics Editor Michael Pachi joined Jason Matthews to discuss the internal division within the Liberal-National Coalition over its commitment to the net-zero emissions by 2050 target.

The lack of a definitive stance is causing conservative voters to desert the party, contributing to the growing support for Pauline Hanson's One Nation.

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A massive administrative error saw eight Queensland high schools mistakenly teach Year 12 Ancient History students the wrong topic for their final exam.

Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings labelled the incident as a "monumental failure", which forced students to cram a year's worth of content in 48 hours.

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Jason Matthews shared his personal frustration after being scammed out of $305 by a Facebook user.

Private Investigator for Cyber Crime Ken Gamble joined Jason to discuss the prevalence of common online scams, including those run by organised syndicates and even teenagers.

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South Burnett Regional Council Mayor Kathy Duff joined Jason Matthews to defend the council's inaction on koala habitat destruction, asserting they are legally powerless to stop the clearing.

Residents of the Taabinga area are demanding an immediate stop to the work and a proper investigation.

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