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 player heritage rules are elevating international competition across the Men’s, Women’s, and Wheelchair tournaments.

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 player heritage rules are elevating international competition across the Men&rsquo;s, Women&rsquo;s, and Wheelchair tournaments.

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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 that strict liquor licensing will prevent rowdy behaviour and build on the ferry's popular weekend appeal.

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 that strict liquor licensing will prevent rowdy behaviour and build on the ferry's popular weekend appeal.

How Brisbane City Council plans to turn 50c ferry commutes into floating bars

Nine’s Chief Political Editor Charles Croucher joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to break down a tumultuous 24 hours in Canberra, highlighting alleged leadership friction between Anthony Albanese and Jim Chalmers following a sudden ATO credit card tax policy U-turn. 

The discussion also covers Labor's proposed family trust tax, the Senate’s blocking of private health rebate cuts, and criticism over asking states for $160 million to fund a space mission during a cost-of-living crisis.

Nine&rsquo;s Chief Political Editor Charles Croucher joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to break down a tumultuous 24 hours in Canberra, highlighting alleged leadership friction between Anthony Albanese and Jim Chalmers following a sudden ATO credit card tax policy U-turn. 
The discussion also covers Labor's proposed family trust tax, the Senate&rsquo;s blocking of private health rebate cuts, and criticism over asking states for $160 million to fund a space mission during a cost-of-living crisis.

Rugby League World Cup kicks off: Brett Kimmorley weighs in on Kangaroos vs. Kiwis blockbuster

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