A recent survey reveals that over three-quarters of Australian small business owners are facing severe stress due to skyrocketing costs, low consumer confidence, and mounting regulatory pressures.

 COSBOA CEO Sky Cappuccio joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to highlight how this relentless financial strain is severely impacting owners' mental health, sleep, and personal relationships.

A recent survey reveals that over three-quarters of Australian small business owners are facing severe stress due to skyrocketing costs, low consumer confidence, and mounting regulatory pressures.
&nbsp;COSBOA CEO Sky Cappuccio joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to highlight how this relentless financial strain is severely impacting owners' mental health, sleep, and personal relationships.

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Small business crisis: Over 75% of owners experiencing severe mental health distress

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Jason Matthews on 4Bc Breakfast criticises Minister Anika Wells over taxpayer-funded travel expenses and newly missing records surrounding her trip to Adelaide for a friend's birthday party. 

He questions how the government can expect public trust in digital oversight when politicians fail to provide transparency regarding their own travel spending and business-class privileges.

Jason Matthews on 4Bc Breakfast criticises Minister Anika Wells over taxpayer-funded travel expenses and newly missing records surrounding her trip to Adelaide for a friend's birthday party. 
He questions how the government can expect public trust in digital oversight when politicians fail to provide transparency regarding their own travel spending and business-class privileges.

Missing records scandal: Why Australians are demanding answers over Anika Wells’ taxpayer-funded travel

Following a horrific dog attack in Chermside that left a local man with life-threatening injuries, veteran dog behaviourist Andy Lea joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to warn that powerful breeds pose extreme public danger when off-leash. 

He outlines critical advice for pet owners, explaining how treating dogs like humans triggers dangerous mindsets and offering practical tips for self-defence in public parks.

Following a horrific dog attack in Chermside that left a local man with life-threatening injuries, veteran dog behaviourist Andy Lea joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to warn that powerful breeds pose extreme public danger when off-leash. 
He outlines critical advice for pet owners, explaining how treating dogs like humans triggers dangerous mindsets and offering practical tips for self-defence in public parks.

Small business crisis: Over 75% of owners experiencing severe mental health distress

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