Mackay Mayor Greg Williamson joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Summer Breakfast to emphasise that North Queensland must move beyond simple repairs toward "building back better" to ensure long-term resilience.

He argued that federal funding must prioritise raising bridges and roads above flood levels rather than just replacing damaged assets.

Mackay Mayor Greg Williamson joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Summer Breakfast to emphasise that North Queensland must move beyond simple repairs toward "building back better" to ensure long-term resilience.
He argued that federal funding must prioritise raising bridges and roads above flood levels rather than just replacing damaged assets.

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Mackay Mayor slams outdated weather systems amid record flooding

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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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Mackay Mayor slams outdated weather systems amid record flooding

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