Shadow NDIS Minister Melissa McIntosh revealed the shocking reality of systemic fraud where billions are lost annually while vulnerable Australians are forced to gaffer-tape their own prosthetic limbs. 

She joined Gary to argue why targeting fraudsters, rather than cutting participant support, is the only way to save the scheme.

Shadow NDIS Minister Melissa McIntosh revealed the shocking reality of systemic fraud where billions are lost annually while vulnerable Australians are forced to gaffer-tape their own prosthetic limbs. 
She joined Gary to argue why targeting fraudsters, rather than cutting participant support, is the only way to save the scheme.

NDIS rort crisis:Melissa McIntosh exposes $5 billion fraud and "atrocious" neglect

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Beyond DV founder Carolyn Robinson shared the harrowing story of her daughter’s experience with a repeat offender and explained why a formal disclosure scheme is vital for safety. 

Discover how this proposed "Right to Know" law could empower individuals to identify "red flags" and escape dangerous patterns before it’s too late.

Beyond DV founder Carolyn Robinson shared the harrowing story of her daughter&rsquo;s experience with a repeat offender and explained why a formal disclosure scheme is vital for safety. 
Discover how this proposed "Right to Know" law could empower individuals to identify "red flags" and escape dangerous patterns before it&rsquo;s too late.

Why Queensland needs a domestic violence disclosure scheme now

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As AI-generated images become indistinguishable from reality, the Queensland Government is moving to close legal loopholes with three-year prison sentences for creators. 

AI ethics expert Rebecca Johnson joined Gary Hardgrave to discuss why education is just as vital as legislation in stopping "digital bullying."

As AI-generated images become indistinguishable from reality, the Queensland Government is moving to close legal loopholes with three-year prison sentences for creators. 
AI ethics expert Rebecca Johnson joined Gary Hardgrave to discuss why education is just as vital as legislation in stopping "digital bullying."

Why Queensland is finally criminalizing non-consensual deepfakes to stop digital abuse

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That iconic green triangle with the gold kangaroo is supposed to signal support for local farmers, but a massive legal loophole is leaving a sour taste in the mouths of Australian producers. 

Agronomist Judy Plath joined Carla to reveal how supermarkets can legally claim a product is "91% Australian" even when the star ingredient is imported from overseas—by simply topping it up with local tap water.

That iconic green triangle with the gold kangaroo is supposed to signal support for local farmers, but a massive legal loophole is leaving a sour taste in the mouths of Australian producers. 
Agronomist Judy Plath joined Carla to reveal how supermarkets can legally claim a product is "91% Australian" even when the star ingredient is imported from overseas&mdash;by simply topping it up with local tap water.

Why your "Australian Made" soy milk is actually 91% local tap water

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Leigh Gilbert shared the raw, moving story of her father, who survived the horrors of the Thai-Burma Railway and remained a defiant voice for veterans until his death at 94. 

Discover how a new AI-enhanced documentary is bringing his experiences to life for a new generation while his daughter seeks the peace he never found.

Leigh Gilbert shared the raw, moving story of her father, who survived the horrors of the Thai-Burma Railway and remained a defiant voice for veterans until his death at 94. 
Discover how a new AI-enhanced documentary is bringing his experiences to life for a new generation while his daughter seeks the peace he never found.

How a POW’s daughter is turning war trauma into reconciliation

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From "doom scrolling" in bed to answering emails at midnight, Professor Jason Kovacic reveals how our high-pressure digital habits are physically damaging our arteries and causing a spike in heart disease among 30-somethings. 

Discover the "heart-brain axis" and the simple lifestyle shift that could save your life before stress takes its ultimate toll.

From "doom scrolling" in bed to answering emails at midnight, Professor Jason Kovacic reveals how our high-pressure digital habits are physically damaging our arteries and causing a spike in heart disease among 30-somethings. 
Discover the "heart-brain axis" and the simple lifestyle shift that could save your life before stress takes its ultimate toll.

Why heart disease rates are spiking in Australians under 40

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Emmanuel City Mission's Roby Curtis is undertaking a 60-day, 2,500km walk from Brisbane to Alice Springs to raise $1 million for homelessness services.

The funds will allow the charity's Night Sanctuary to expand from operating one night a week to a full seven days, providing crucial beds, meals, and showers for rough sleepers.

Emmanuel City Mission's Roby Curtis is undertaking a 60-day, 2,500km walk from Brisbane to Alice Springs to raise $1 million for homelessness services.
The funds will allow the charity's Night Sanctuary to expand from operating one night a week to a full seven days, providing crucial beds, meals, and showers for rough sleepers.

2,500 kilometres, $1 million, 60 days: The epic trek to keep rough sleepers off Brisbane streets

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Did NASA actually send four astronauts around the moon, or was the $3 billion Artemis II mission an elaborate hoax?

Cosmologist Brad Tucker joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to break down the engineering behind the spacecraft's re-entry to convince a doubting radio host that the mission was real, successful, and scientifically ground-breaking.

Did NASA actually send four astronauts around the moon, or was the $3 billion Artemis II mission an elaborate hoax?
Cosmologist Brad Tucker joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to break down the engineering behind the spacecraft's re-entry to convince a doubting radio host that the mission was real, successful, and scientifically ground-breaking.

Why NASA's $3 billion Artemis II capsule didn’t boil the ocean upon splashdown

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Geopolitical expert John Berry joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to unpack the collapse of the US-Iran peace talks and the looming US Navy blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.

They explored how this conflict will hit Australian wallets, prompting desperate government fuel-saving campaigns and fierce calls for national self-sufficiency.

Geopolitical expert John Berry joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to unpack the collapse of the US-Iran peace talks and the looming US Navy blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
They explored how this conflict will hit Australian wallets, prompting desperate government fuel-saving campaigns and fierce calls for national self-sufficiency.

US-Iran talks collapse: Hormuz blockade sparks fears for Australian fuel supply

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Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings and political advertising expert Toby Ralph blast the government's new $20 million fuel-saving ad campaign as a massive waste of taxpayer money.

Toby argued the campaign is a calculated blame-shifting tactic designed to cover up the government's long-term failure to secure Australia's fuel supply.

Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings and political advertising expert Toby Ralph blast the government's new $20 million fuel-saving ad campaign as a massive waste of taxpayer money.
Toby argued the campaign is a calculated blame-shifting tactic designed to cover up the government's long-term failure to secure Australia's fuel supply.

What a waste: $20 million fuel ad campaign labeled 'stupidity'

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