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

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.

How Australia’s new efficiency standards could cost motorists billions

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…

Feb 2nd deadline: Virgin joins the global trend of carry-on enforcement

Virgin Australia is introducing strict new carry-on restrictions starting February 2nd to address chronic flight delays and safety concerns during turbulence. UniSQ Aviation Expert Tash Heap joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Summer Breakfast to explain that the move follows a global trend to reclaim ca…

48,000 cattle lost: The crippling economic toll of Ex-Tropical Cyclone Koji

Cloncurry Mayor Greg Campbell joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Summer Breakfast to discuss the immense loss of livestock and the isolation of Gulf communities following record rainfall and flooding. He emphasised the need for federal investment in functional rain gauges and new dams to secure the regi…

Mackay Mayor slams outdated weather systems amid record flooding

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 ra…

Ripple effects: Why a protest in Iran changes the price of petrol in Australia

Geopolitics expert Jon Berry joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Summer Breakfast to discuss how the shifting balance of global power and the erosion of international "rules" are creating a more volatile and unpredictable world. He explains that these overseas tensions have direct consequences for Austra…

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

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.

Empty promises: Why the LNP’s "hospital fix" is failing Queensland families

Health Minister Tim Nicholls is under fire after disturbing medical failures at Toowoomba Hospital, including infant deaths and surgical errors, came to light. AMA Queensland President Dr. Nick Yim joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Summer Breakfast to explore the root causes of hospital dysfunction, su…

Ex-Tropical Cyclone Koji: North Queensland braces for round two

9News Weatherman Gary Youngberry joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Summer Breakfast to discuss the devastating rainfall and flooding triggered by Cyclone Koji in North Queensland. Gary explained that while the wind was less severe than feared, the slow-moving system is delivering a massive "rain bomb" …

Leadership crisis: Hanson targets Albanese’s "arrogance" and Ley’s "lack of vision"

Following a poll showing One Nation’s support has tripled to 21%, Pauline Hanson joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Summer Breakfast to discuss the growing disenfranchisement of Australian voters. She argues that both Labor and the Coalition have failed on the economy, immigration, and rural support, le…