BREAKING: Social Media age limit legislation tabled in parliament

Communications Minister Michelle Rowland has introduced social media age ban legislation to parliament. The legislation will be called the Online Safety Amendment Social Media Minimum Age Bill 2024 and it well amend the Online Safety Act 2021.

What cost-of-living? Queenslanders expected to spend $6 billion this Christmas

New research by Indooroopilly Shopping Centre has revealed that Queenslanders will spend about $6 billion this Christmas season. Senior Marketing Manager at Indooroopilly Shopping Centre Jessica Tye told Peter Fegan on 4BC Breakfast, 'the average Queenslander is set to spend about $15,000 each.'

EXCLUSIVE: Crisafulli Government to re-establish Bruce Highway Advisory Council

The Crisafulli Government is set to reinstate the Bruce Highway Advisory Council by the end of this year in its bid to provide a long-term plan for the road. The Transport Minister Brent Micklberg told Peter Fegan on 4BC Breakfast, 'this will be a promise made and a promise kept.' Micklberg went …

Has Peter Dutton gone Green? Unlikely alliance forming to block international student cap

Peter Dutton has declared that he will join the Greens in an attempt to block the  Federal Government's plan to put a cap on international students. Senator Jane Hume told Peter Fegan on 4BC Breakfast, 'we actually think international students caps are a good idea, but the legislation that the gov…

Ancient Roman wisdom and modern science combined to create world first drink

The world's first sugar-free sparkling hyper-tonic drink in a can has been launched by Merrick Watts. The celebrated media personality, comedian, and SAS Australia winner told Peter Fegan on 4BC Breakfast, "Posca Hydrate is based on a 2,500-year-old recipe, it's an ancient Roman recipe."

Warning for young Aussies traveling overseas after methanol poisoning in Thailand

Two Australian teenagers are fighting for their lives in Thailand after their drinks were spiked with methanol. Methanol is used in developing countries to maximise profits by cutting or mixing drinking alcohol with cheap alternatives. The head of Monash University's Forensic Medicine Department …

Have we lost our ability to be patient?

Peter Fegan believes Australians have lost their patience especially when it comes to driving and shopping.

'A great move': Flight Centre backing Qatar-Virgin merger ahead of pending ACCC approval

Last month, Qatar Airways announced its intention to buy a minority stake in Virgin Australia subject to ACCC approval. The ACCC's interim authorisation is due to be handed down next week. One person supporting this merger is Flight Centre Founder Graham 'Skroo' Turner. Mr Turner told Peter Fega…

Was it a just trial? Why Brisbane Metro has been cancelled and when will it return

The highly anticipated Brisbane Metro has been halted just four weeks after its launch, with the Brisbane City Council in negotiations with the state government over several ongoing teething issues. Brisbane Metro might return next year, but the future of the $1.5 billion project is still uncertai…

'It will make children more unsafe': Why one professor opposes the social media age limit

Anthony Albanese's plan to impose an age limit on social media use has generally received positive feedback from both politicians and the public. However, one expert strongly opposes the idea, arguing that it could make children even more vulnerable. Professor Amanda Third told Peter Fegan on 4BC…