Australian test scores have dropped significantly, with Year 10 students performing at levels expected of Year 8 students two decades ago. 

While experts discuss whether technology or teaching methods are to blame, callers argue that weakened teacher authority and poor parenting are fueling classroom distractions and declining results.

Australian test scores have dropped significantly, with Year 10 students performing at levels expected of Year 8 students two decades ago. 
While experts discuss whether technology or teaching methods are to blame, callers argue that weakened teacher authority and poor parenting are fueling classroom distractions and declining results.

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System failure: Are AI and smartphones turning Australian students 'dumb'?

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Police Minister Dan Purdie joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to announce that Queensland's Daniel's Law website has exceeded 400,000 visits since launching late last year. 

The public child sex offender register has empowered parents to check local threats, leading to multiple investigations, arrests, and the capture of missing offenders.

Police Minister Dan Purdie joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to announce that Queensland's Daniel's Law website has exceeded 400,000 visits since launching late last year. 
The public child sex offender register has empowered parents to check local threats, leading to multiple investigations, arrests, and the capture of missing offenders.

Unmasking Queensland’s worst: How Daniel’s Law triggered police raids and multiple arrests

Brisbane Broncos star Ben Hunt joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to open up about the end of the club's season, the low-key celebrations following their Thursday exit, and the emotional send-offs for departing teammates. 

He also addressed rumours surrounding Cameron Munster potentially joining the Broncos, broke down Penrith's dominance heading into the finals, and shared his candid thoughts on Latrell Mitchell's controversial hit.

Brisbane Broncos star Ben Hunt joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to open up about the end of the club's season, the low-key celebrations following their Thursday exit, and the emotional send-offs for departing teammates.&nbsp;
He also addressed rumours surrounding Cameron Munster potentially joining the Broncos, broke down Penrith's dominance heading into the finals, and shared his candid thoughts on Latrell Mitchell's controversial hit.

System failure: Are AI and smartphones turning Australian students 'dumb'?

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