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

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, …

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

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 re…

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

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 fie…

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

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 …

How teenage sprint stars Gout Gout and Lachlan Kennedy are shaking the world

Sports journalist Michael Gleeson joined Ben Davis on 4BC Breakfast to recap a historic national athletics meet where young Queensland sprinters Gout Gout, Lachie Kennedy, and Aidan Murphy delivered world-class, record-breaking performances. They explored how this unprecedented depth - combined wi…

Why Queensland police are walking off the job in record numbers

Queensland Police Union President Shane Prior joined Ben Davis on 4BC Breakfast to warn that severe "job creep" and poor rostering are causing a mass exodus of frontline officers across the state. He is calling for mandatory minimum sentences after highlighting a shocking court decision where an …

Taroom Trough treasure: Why a Queensland oil find could secure Australia's fuel future

Omega Oil and Gas CEO Trevor Brown joined Ben Davis on 4BC Breakfast to detail the plan to extract a massive, high-quality crude oil reserve located deep within Queensland's Taroom Trough. Using advanced horizontal drilling techniques, the company aims to reach full-scale production by 2030, pote…

Justice for Emma: Lee Lovell confronts legal "loopholes" in Canberra High Court

Lee Lovell opened up about the "legal roller coaster" and the emotional toll of fighting to overturn his wife’s killer’s reduced sentence. He shared a raw look at life after loss, the upcoming milestones he’s dreading, and why he’s determined to set a precedent for other victims of crime.

Gather Round 2026: The $113 million "festival of footy" takes over Adelaide

The AFL Gather Round has officially transformed South Australia into a high-octane hub of sport and tourism, but can Adelaide keep its grip on the event? Reporter Matt Granland joined Cate Campbell to discuss the massive economic impact and why the "magic" of this festival might stay put in the C…

"I didn’t even feel like a mother": Johanna Griggs on the vital tool saving NICU families

TV icon and Humpty Dumpty Foundation patron Johanna Griggs joined the program to reveal the heartbreaking reality of life in the NICU and why hospital-grade breast pumps are a lifeline for families in crisis. Discover how your support for the "Pump for Life" appeal can help provide essential medi…