Comedian and actor Russell Brand has been remanded in custody after a London jury found him guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault spanning 2004 to 2009. 

With bail rejected ahead of Monday's sentencing, the 51-year-old faces years behind bars as police confirm active investigations remain underway into further allegations.

Comedian and actor Russell Brand has been remanded in custody after a London jury found him guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault spanning 2004 to 2009. 
With bail rejected ahead of Monday's sentencing, the 51-year-old faces years behind bars as police confirm active investigations remain underway into further allegations.

Russell Brand remanded in custody after being found GUILTY of rape and sexual assault

From the Summary Podcast - American voters have delivered a sweeping "Blue Wave" in the US Midterm elections, flipping control of both houses of Congress in a resounding rebuke of Donald Trump's administration. With the White House facing gridlock for the remainder of the presidential term, the political shockwaves are set to reach well beyond Washington.

On this episode of The Summary, host Josh Bryant investigates how the balance of power has shifted and what a divided America means for key allies like Australia. White House reporter Naomi Lim from the Washington Examiner explains the voter dissatisfaction that fueled the Democratic victory, the immediate hurdles facing the Trump agenda, and whether this marks the beginning of the end for the MAGA movement's dominance over the Republican party. Then, Associate Professor David Smith from the United States Studies Centre examines whether an increasingly unpredictable president complicates diplomatic ties, shifts public trust in the alliance, and alters how Canberra manages the relationship moving forward.

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From the Summary Podcast -&nbsp;American voters have delivered a sweeping "Blue Wave" in the US Midterm elections, flipping control of both houses of Congress in a resounding rebuke of Donald Trump's administration. With the White House facing gridlock for the remainder of the presidential term, the political shockwaves are set to reach well beyond Washington.
On this episode of&nbsp;The Summary, host Josh Bryant investigates how the balance of power has shifted and what a divided America means for key allies like Australia. White House reporter Naomi Lim from the Washington Examiner explains the voter dissatisfaction that fueled the Democratic victory, the immediate hurdles facing the Trump agenda, and whether this marks the beginning of the end for the MAGA movement's dominance over the Republican party. Then, Associate Professor David Smith from the United States Studies Centre examines whether an increasingly unpredictable president complicates diplomatic ties, shifts public trust in the alliance, and alters how Canberra manages the relationship moving forward. Tap the follow button in your podcast app to get the latest episode from The Summary. The Summary, a podcast that keeps you connected to what matters, and why.

From the Summary Podcast - US Blue Wave: What It Means for Australia

Listen to 4BC Breakfast with Jason Matthews weekdays from 5:30am-9am.

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 FULL SHOW: 4BC Breakfast with Jason Matthews, November 5th, 2026

Italian chef Davide Tamburrello was sacked from a Fortitude Valley restaurant after refusing to put pineapple on a pizza, later losing his unfair dismissal claim because his paperwork was filed a month late. 

While high-profile figures like Queensland Premier David Crisafulli backed the chef's culinary stance, Tamburrello has moved on as head chef in West End while radio hosts spark a fiery debate on whether pineapple belongs on pizza at all.

Italian chef Davide Tamburrello was sacked from a Fortitude Valley restaurant after refusing to put pineapple on a pizza, later losing his unfair dismissal claim because his paperwork was filed a month late. 
While high-profile figures like Queensland Premier David Crisafulli backed the chef's culinary stance, Tamburrello has moved on as head chef in West End while radio hosts spark a fiery debate on whether pineapple belongs on pizza at all.

Brisbane chef fired for refusing to put pineapple on pizza loses unfair dismissal claim

Amid rising road fatalities, Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast and brand communications expert Christopher Melotti unpack why the Queensland Police Service's multi-million dollar "Fatal Five" campaign is failing to resonate with everyday drivers. 

They compare today’s conservative, easily ignored messaging to hard-hitting vintage campaigns, urging the state government to urgently overhaul its strategy with emotional storytelling before the dangerous holiday season.

Amid rising road fatalities, Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast and brand communications expert Christopher Melotti unpack why the Queensland Police Service's multi-million dollar "Fatal Five" campaign is failing to resonate with everyday drivers. 
They compare today&rsquo;s conservative, easily ignored messaging to hard-hitting vintage campaigns, urging the state government to urgently overhaul its strategy with emotional storytelling before the dangerous holiday season.

Road toll emergency: Why Queensland’s multi-million dollar 'fatal five' campaign is utterly failing

The Fair Work Ombudsman has sparked fierce industry outrage after publishing a social media post jokingly warning staff to secure medical certificates if they take a sick day for the Grand Theft Auto VI launch. 

Industry advocate Amanda Rose joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast and warned that this stunt undermines struggling small businesses, creates dangerous double standards, and actively puts employees at risk of dismissal for faking illness.

The Fair Work Ombudsman has sparked fierce industry outrage after publishing a social media post jokingly warning staff to secure medical certificates if they take a sick day for the Grand Theft Auto VI launch. 
Industry advocate Amanda Rose joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast and warned that this stunt undermines struggling small businesses, creates dangerous double standards, and actively puts employees at risk of dismissal for faking illness.

"A slap in the face": Why small businesses are outraged over Fair Work’s sick leave stunt

A leaked hospital directive instructing paramedics to wait outside crowded emergency departments has triggered fresh outrage over Queensland's deteriorating healthcare system, with data revealing a 70% surge in transfer delays alongside harrowing patient wait times. 

Shadow Health Minister Mark Bailey joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast and slammed the Crisafulli Government for halting planned hospital expansions and leaving major emergency departments dangerously understaffed, with as little as a single doctor on duty

A leaked hospital directive instructing paramedics to wait outside crowded emergency departments has triggered fresh outrage over Queensland's deteriorating healthcare system, with data revealing a 70% surge in transfer delays alongside harrowing patient wait times. 
Shadow Health Minister Mark Bailey joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast and slammed the Crisafulli Government for halting planned hospital expansions and leaving major emergency departments dangerously understaffed, with as little as a single doctor on duty

How Queensland’s exploding ambulance crisis left one Brisbane patient stranded for 13 hours

From the Summary Podcast - The Reserve Bank of Australia has delivered its fifth interest rate increase this year, pushing the cash rate to an 18-year high of 4.85 per cent and placing immense strain on household budgets nationwide.

On this episode of The Summary, host Josh Bryant investigates whether there is an end in sight to these hikes and asks whether we need a new approach to tackling inflation. AMP Chief Economist Shane Oliver breaks down the likelihood of a looming recession, the uneven burden on mortgage holders compared to higher-income earners, and why some are questioning if the RBA is relying too heavily on its single rate-hiking lever. Then, Federal Politics Editor Michael Pachi joins to explore the political fallout, examining how the latest rise is increasing the pressure on a government struggling to sell its message, the reaction to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s travel during the decision, and whether it’s time to find other ways to turn the economy around.

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From the Summary Podcast - The Reserve Bank of Australia has delivered its fifth interest rate increase this year, pushing the cash rate to an 18-year high of 4.85 per cent and placing immense strain on household budgets nationwide.
On this episode of&nbsp;The Summary, host Josh Bryant investigates whether there is an end in sight to these hikes and asks whether we need a new approach to tackling inflation. AMP Chief Economist Shane Oliver breaks down the likelihood of a looming recession, the uneven burden on mortgage holders compared to higher-income earners, and why some are questioning if the RBA is relying too heavily on its single rate-hiking lever. Then, Federal Politics Editor Michael Pachi joins to explore the political fallout, examining how the latest rise is increasing the pressure on a government struggling to sell its message, the reaction to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese&rsquo;s travel during the decision, and whether it&rsquo;s time to find other ways to turn the economy around.
Tap the follow button in your podcast app to get the latest episode from The Summary. The Summary, a podcast that keeps you connected to what matters, and why.

From the Summary Podcast - Can Your Mortgage Survive an 18-Year High?

 FULL SHOW: 4BC Breakfast with Jason Matthews, November 4th, 2026

A Tingalpa caller named Jan phoned Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to recount her disbelief after an organiser performed a Welcome to Country at a casual pub high school reunion. 

The call sparked debate over whether cultural protocols have gone too far in everyday spaces, prompting the host to open the phone lines to listeners questioning box-ticking rituals.

A Tingalpa caller named Jan phoned Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to recount her disbelief after an organiser performed a Welcome to Country at a casual pub high school reunion. 
The call sparked debate over whether cultural protocols have gone too far in everyday spaces, prompting the host to open the phone lines to listeners questioning box-ticking rituals.

Is woke culture spiralling out of control? High school pub reunion rekindles nationwide controversy

If it's happening in Brisbane, you'll hear about it first on 4BC Breakfast.

If it's happening in Brisbane, you'll hear about it first on 4BC Breakfast.

4BC Breakfast

Amid mounting concerns that excessive screen time is degrading student literacy and social skills, education ministers have met to debate winding back digital testing and returning Year 5 NAPLAN writing exams to pen and paper by 2028. 

Queensland Education Minister John-Paul Langbroek joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to caution against rash bans, arguing schools must balance modern tech literacy and adaptive testing with foundational handwriting and play.

Amid mounting concerns that excessive screen time is degrading student literacy and social skills, education ministers have met to debate winding back digital testing and returning Year 5 NAPLAN writing exams to pen and paper by 2028. 
Queensland Education Minister John-Paul Langbroek joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to caution against rash bans, arguing schools must balance modern tech literacy and adaptive testing with foundational handwriting and play.

NAPLAN U-Turn: The shock plan to strip computers out of primary school exam rooms

Following the RBA’s decision to hike the cash rate to 4.85%, Deputy Opposition Leader Jane Hume joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to blame government spending and pitch $31 billion in targeted budget cuts to rein in homegrown inflation. 

Hume also broke down the Coalition's plans to boost productivity, praised rising preferred PM polling for Angus Taylor, and condemned recent political violence spilling onto Australian streets.

Following the RBA&rsquo;s decision to hike the cash rate to 4.85%, Deputy Opposition Leader Jane Hume joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to blame government spending and pitch $31 billion in targeted budget cuts to rein in homegrown inflation. 
Hume also broke down the Coalition's plans to boost productivity, praised rising preferred PM polling for Angus Taylor, and condemned recent political violence spilling onto Australian streets.

Coalition blames Government spending for fifth rate rise and details $31B in urgent budget cuts

Following the Reserve Bank's 17th interest rate hike, soaring living costs are forcing everyday working Queenslanders to swallow their pride and turn to charities just to put food on the table. 

The Salvation Army’s Rendell Williams joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast and warned of an unprecedented surge in demand ahead of Christmas and urged families to seek help before hitting a catastrophic breaking point.

Following the Reserve Bank's 17th interest rate hike, soaring living costs are forcing everyday working Queenslanders to swallow their pride and turn to charities just to put food on the table. 
The Salvation Army&rsquo;s Rendell Williams joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast and warned of an unprecedented surge in demand ahead of Christmas and urged families to seek help before hitting a catastrophic breaking point.

Drowning in debt: How 17 rate hikes are pushing everyday Australians into Food Banks

After standing down an armed, masked youth gang outside Birkdale’s Penny Rose pub, owner Paul Dickinson joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast alongside head chef Connor to recount the chilling five-minute standoff. 

He called for urgent action on Queensland’s juvenile crime crisis, warning that politicians and judges are failing communities as teens treat offending like a badge of honour.

After standing down an armed, masked youth gang outside Birkdale&rsquo;s Penny Rose pub, owner Paul Dickinson joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast alongside head chef Connor to recount the chilling five-minute standoff. 
He called for urgent action on Queensland&rsquo;s juvenile crime crisis, warning that politicians and judges are failing communities as teens treat offending like a badge of honour.

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