Best of 4BC Breakfast with Jason Matthews, July 20th-24th, 2026

Hear all this week's best bits from 4BC Breakfast with Jason Matthews.

How a $40M Powerball win prompted a Brisbane couple to quit their jobs on the spot

When a middle-aged Kenmore couple scored last night’s staggering $40 million Powerball jackpot, they didn't even wait for the money to clear before calling it quits on working life.  The Lott’s Matt Hart joined the show to share the chaotic moment the life-changing news sank in screams and all.

Why Outback Thargomindah is becoming Australia’s new defence hub

A $7.5 million state investment in local rocket testing is set to transform the remote town of Thargomindah into a vital defence and space hub. Bulloo Shire Mayor John "Tractor" Ferguson shared how this massive boost could bring hundreds of jobs and new infrastructure to South West Queensland.

World Cup fallout: Why thousands are racing to catch the Socceroos' explosive return

The Australian Socceroos are returning home for a high-profile Queensland exclusive series against five-time World Cup champions Brazil, marking the powerhouse nation's first Australian appearance since 2017. Former Socceroo Michael Zullo joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings to discuss the insane…

"It's wrong": The furious political backlash surrounding One Nation's shocking surge in the polls

Federal Political Editor Michael Pachi joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings live from Day 2 of the Labor Party’s 50th National Conference in Adelaide, detailing key debates around gambling reform, gas tax proposals, and growing internal backlash over the AUKUS defence deal despite $5 billion in fr…

How Australia’s energy policy is quietly destroying local industries and sovereignty

Emeritus Professor of Medicine Timothy Florin joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings to warn that Australia’s current reliance on wind and solar power for base load electricity is failing to substantially reduce carbon emissions while inflicting massive environmental and economic damage. He argued …

US hits Australia with 12.5% Tariff hike: Millions at stake in economic fallout

The United States has officially escalated trade pressure on Australia by raising tariffs to 12.5%, impacting almost all Australian exports, including beef and pharmaceuticals. Economic Futurist Evan Lucas joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to explain that the US justifies this decision by cit…

Shrinking land sizes could save homebuyers $200,000 as Australia faces housing target failure

As Australia falls dangerously short of its federal goal of building 1.2 million homes, housing experts from the Housing Industry Association argue that outdated council planning rules force buyers to pay for far more land than they need. Sam Heckel from the Housing Industry Association joined Jas…

Caffeine crisis: How many cups until you risk triggering heart palpitations?

Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast spoke with Associate Professor Mayooran Namasivayam from the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute about how caffeine impacts heart health, noting that guidelines recommend up to 400mg (about 3 to 5 cups) daily. They discuss how individual factors like genetics, …

Don't leave your loved ones guessing: Why 80% of Aussies are making this funeral mistake

Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast discussed the launch of "Australia's Final Playlist" ahead of next month's "Dying to Know Day," an initiative designed to help families break the taboo of discussing end-of-life wishes. Guest Caz Dawson, CEO of Groundswell Project, explained that while 80% of peopl…