Build the dam: Katter’s crusade for flood mitigation and water storage

Robbie Katter joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Summer Breakfast to discuss the "pathetic" response of the Federal Government to North Queensland's flooding. They specifically target the lack of reliable BoM data and the financial burden placed on small councils.

How Australia’s new efficiency standards could cost motorists billions

Motoring Journalist Trent Nikolic joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Summer Breakfast to warn that the federal government's push for cleaner cars ignores the practical limitations of current EV technology for towing and long-distance travel. He suggests that instead of refreshing the national fleet, the…

Forget a Brisbane mortgage: A North Queensland pub is selling for just $425k

For less than the cost of a suburban block of land, you could own a 12-bedroom hotel and a slice of Queensland mining history. Michael Philpott from Tourism Brokers joined us to explain why this Collinsville "fixer-upper" is the ultimate opportunity for anyone looking to ditch the city for a "pub…

Summer Around The State: Why 400mm of rain is "just normal" for the Cassowary Coast

Discover the secrets of Australia's wettest region as Mayor Teresa Millwood revealed what it’s really like to live among World Heritage wonders and "dangerous" birds. From record-breaking rainfall to the truth about cassowary encounters, this is a fascinating look at life in the tropical north.

Why Minister Murray Watt rejected the bid to halt Victoria Park construction

Federal Environment Minister Murray Watt explained why he ruled that preliminary drilling at Victoria Park doesn’t pose an "immediate threat" to Indigenous heritage sites. He detailed the discovery of significant burial grounds and how a new federal mediator plans to balance Olympic progress with…

Feb 2nd deadline: Virgin joins the global trend of carry-on enforcement

Virgin Australia is introducing strict new carry-on restrictions starting February 2nd to address chronic flight delays and safety concerns during turbulence. UniSQ Aviation Expert Tash Heap joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Summer Breakfast to explain that the move follows a global trend to reclaim ca…

48,000 cattle lost: The crippling economic toll of Ex-Tropical Cyclone Koji

Cloncurry Mayor Greg Campbell joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Summer Breakfast to discuss the immense loss of livestock and the isolation of Gulf communities following record rainfall and flooding. He emphasised the need for federal investment in functional rain gauges and new dams to secure the regi…

Summer Around The State: The last town in QLD to finally get a sealed access road

After years of advocacy, Mayor Francis Murray revealed that the "Triple B" towns are finally ticking the biggest box on their wishlist. Discover how this historic road sealing project will transform life in the 95,000-square-kilometre Diamantina Shire.

Why your tea towels and boards are failing the hygiene test

That "clean" tea towel might be doing more harm than good, and your favourite wooden chopping board could be harbouring a hidden bacterial secret. Food safety expert Associate Professor Julian Cox revealed the common kitchen habits that would fail a professional health inspection and explained th…

How Clermont local is using his own heavy machinery to rescue his town

Clermont resident Todd Holmes described the harrowing reality of the "worst floods in living memory" as he prepares his own heavy machinery to help neighbours dig out from the silt. From life-saving helicopter rescues to comparisons with the town's tragic 1916 history, hear how this resilient com…