Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has officially declared January 22 as a National Day of Mourning to honour the victims of the Bondi tragedy. 

Simultaneously, the government confirmed that Kevin Rudd will conclude his term as Australia’s Ambassador to the United States in March 2026.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has officially declared January 22 as a National Day of Mourning to honour the victims of the Bondi tragedy. 
Simultaneously, the government confirmed that Kevin Rudd will conclude his term as Australia&rsquo;s Ambassador to the United States in March 2026.

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BREAKING: National day of mourning and the exit of Ambassador Rudd

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Robbie Katter joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Summer Breakfast to discuss the "pathetic" response of the Federal Government to North Queensland's flooding.

They specifically target the lack of reliable BoM data and the financial burden placed on small councils.

Robbie Katter joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Summer Breakfast to discuss the "pathetic" response of the Federal Government to North Queensland's flooding.
They specifically target the lack of reliable BoM data and the financial burden placed on small councils.

Build the dam: Katter’s crusade for flood mitigation and water storage

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Motoring Journalist Trent Nikolic joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Summer Breakfast to warn that the federal government's push for cleaner cars ignores the practical limitations of current EV technology for towing and long-distance travel.

He suggests that instead of refreshing the national fleet, the rising costs of new vehicles will likely force Australians to hold onto older, less efficient cars for longer.

Motoring Journalist Trent Nikolic joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Summer Breakfast to warn that the federal government's push for cleaner cars ignores the practical limitations of current EV technology for towing and long-distance travel.
He suggests that instead of refreshing the national fleet, the rising costs of new vehicles will likely force Australians to hold onto older, less efficient cars for longer.

How Australia’s new efficiency standards could cost motorists billions

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BREAKING: National day of mourning and the exit of Ambassador Rudd

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