Brisbane's Story Bridge will face a complete three-week shutdown from December 27 to January 18 for crucial resurfacing and waterproofing work as part of Council's "Operation Smooth". 

Infrastructure Chair Ryan Murphy joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to confirm there will be no toll relief on alternative routes, while also highlighting upcoming Brisbane Lions celebrations and contingency plans for weather delays.

Brisbane's Story Bridge will face a complete three-week shutdown from December 27 to January 18 for crucial resurfacing and waterproofing work as part of Council's "Operation Smooth". 
Infrastructure Chair Ryan Murphy joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to confirm there will be no toll relief on alternative routes, while also highlighting upcoming Brisbane Lions celebrations and contingency plans for weather delays.

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Brisbane’s Story Bridge set for full three-week closure in major Summer traffic upheaval

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Despite a surge of 4,000 new compensation claims filed last financial year, payouts from Victim Assist Queensland fell by $20 million due to severe staffing shortages and bureaucratic red tape. 

Voice for Victims Foundation chair Ben Cannon joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to warn that traumatised victims and unpaid psychologists face year-long delays, calling for an immediate Medicare-style system to streamline urgent support.

Despite a surge of 4,000 new compensation claims filed last financial year, payouts from Victim Assist Queensland fell by $20 million due to severe staffing shortages and bureaucratic red tape. 
Voice for Victims Foundation chair Ben Cannon joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to warn that traumatised victims and unpaid psychologists face year-long delays, calling for an immediate Medicare-style system to streamline urgent support.

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Following a historic premiership victory, Brisbane Lions star Dayne Zorko joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to open up about playing through a first-quarter hamstring injury with the help of painkillers and heavy strapping. 

He also shared insights into how the team used Fremantle's infamous "Wharfie Time" routine as motivation and addressed head coach Chris Fagan's future after four gruelling years at the top.

Following a historic premiership victory, Brisbane Lions star Dayne Zorko joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to open up about playing through a first-quarter hamstring injury with the help of painkillers and heavy strapping. 
He also shared insights into how the team used Fremantle's infamous "Wharfie Time" routine as motivation and addressed head coach Chris Fagan's future after four gruelling years at the top.

Brisbane’s Story Bridge set for full three-week closure in major Summer traffic upheaval

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