



Best of 4BC Breakfast with Jason Matthews, October 12th-October 16th, 2026
Hear all this week's best bits from 4BC Breakfast with Jason Matthews.

From the Summary Podcast - Attracted to Light: The Bogong Moth Boom
From the Summary Podcast - Swarms of Bogong moths have descended on Australia’s East Coast in numbers not seen for years, prompting questions about their endangered status and the health of local ecosystems. Host Josh Bryant examines the factors behind this unexpected migration boom and what it me…

FULL SHOW: 4BC Breakfast with Jason Matthews, October 16th, 2026
Listen to 4BC Breakfast with Jason Matthews weekdays from 5:30am-9am.

40,000 jobs wiped: Why Australia’s job market hit a sudden 5-year high for unemployment
Australia's unemployment rate has unexpectedly hit a five-year high of 4.7% following a loss of nearly 40,000 jobs, confounding market forecasts. Despite the severe drop in part-time roles, full-time positions grew, leaving businesses in sectors like hospitality so desperate for casual staff that …

Ferry Union slams Brisbane Lord Mayor’s ‘floating pub’ proposal as safety risk
Brisbane City Council’s proposal to trial licensed bars on CityCat ferries has sparked intense pushback from the Australian Maritime Officers Union, which argues the idea lacks consultation and compromises safety. Union representative Tracy Ellis joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to warn tha…

Shocking details emerge as 000 operator asks heart attack patient to drive himself to hospital
Following two tragic deaths - a 53-year-old Annerley man who waited over two hours for an ambulance after calling 000 with chest pains, and an elderly man who died after hours of ramping outside the Mater Hospital - AMA Queensland's Dr. Maria Bolton joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to discuss…

From the Summary Podcast - Would You Willingly Watch Someone Die?
From the Summary Podcast - The proposal to broadcast a live execution by firing squad online has reignited fierce arguments over deterrence, state power, and exposure to extreme content. Host Josh Bryant examines the multifaceted impact of this controversial move with three key experts. Naomi Lim,…

FULL SHOW: 4BC Breakfast with Jason Matthews, October 15th, 2026
Listen to 4BC Breakfast with Jason Matthews weekdays from 5:30am-9am.

How Brisbane City Council plans to turn 50c ferry commutes into floating bars
Brisbane City Council is planning to trial licensed bars on part of its CityCat ferry fleet to transform commute routes into enhanced river tourism experiences. Civic Cabinet Chair Andrew Wines joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast and defended the proposal against public scepticism, arguing tha…

Rugby League World Cup kicks off: Brett Kimmorley weighs in on Kangaroos vs. Kiwis blockbuster
Former Australian star Brett Kimmorley joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to break down the massive Rugby League World Cup opening clash between the Kangaroos and Kiwis. The panel discussed controversial team selections - including Reece Walsh starting over James Tedesco - and explored how pl…