Brisbane Broncos star Ben Hunt joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to break down the escalating trash talk and intense pressure heading into Saturday night’s crucial Queensland derby against the North Queensland Cowboys.

He addressed the team’s "must-win" status, responded to Cowboys coach Todd Payten's jabs, and shared how the squad is rebuilding confidence following a streak-snapping victory over the Panthers.

Brisbane Broncos star Ben Hunt joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to break down the escalating trash talk and intense pressure heading into Saturday night&rsquo;s crucial Queensland derby against the North Queensland Cowboys.
He addressed the team&rsquo;s "must-win" status, responded to Cowboys coach Todd Payten's jabs, and shared how the squad is rebuilding confidence following a streak-snapping victory over the Panthers.

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Following their displacement due to the Redcliffe Hospital expansion, Redcliffe Musical Theatre and Roar Academy are desperately seeking a permanent home while scrambling to store 16 years of props and equipment in private garages.

Principal Madeleine Johns and 4BC Breakfast host Jason Matthews call out the City of Moreton Bay's lack of dedicated support, demanding council take immediate action to protect this vital community hub.

Following their displacement due to the Redcliffe Hospital expansion, Redcliffe Musical Theatre and Roar Academy are desperately seeking a permanent home while scrambling to store 16 years of props and equipment in private garages.
Principal Madeleine Johns and 4BC Breakfast host Jason Matthews call out the City of Moreton Bay's lack of dedicated support, demanding council take immediate action to protect this vital community hub.

Where will they go? How a hospital expansion left a 16-year-old local theatre group homeless

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