How Brisbane City Council plans to turn 50c ferry commutes into floating bars

Brisbane City Council is planning to trial licensed bars on part of its CityCat ferry fleet to transform commute routes into enhanced river tourism experiences. Civic Cabinet Chair Andrew Wines joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast and defended the proposal against public scepticism, arguing tha…

Rugby League World Cup kicks off: Brett Kimmorley weighs in on Kangaroos vs. Kiwis blockbuster

Former Australian star Brett Kimmorley joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to break down the massive Rugby League World Cup opening clash between the Kangaroos and Kiwis. The panel discussed controversial team selections - including Reece Walsh starting over James Tedesco - and explored how pl…

Canberra Turmoil: Why Albanese's text message backdown is exposing a rift with Chalmers

Nine’s Chief Political Editor Charles Croucher joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to break down a tumultuous 24 hours in Canberra, highlighting alleged leadership friction between Anthony Albanese and Jim Chalmers following a sudden ATO credit card tax policy U-turn. The discussion also cover…

"Stop using it": Independent Aussie brewery sends cease-and-desist to Brisbane 2032 Olympic bosses

After the Brisbane 2032 Olympic cockatoo emblem was leaked, Mountain Culture Beer Co issued a tongue-in-cheek legal demand claiming the design dangerously resembles their own brand crest. General Manager Bradley Firth joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast and revealed their humorous fight for br…

US Government revaluates plans for live-streamed execution of Fort Hood shooter following global backlash

The US government is facing widespread backlash over plans to live-stream the firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan, leading the Trump administration to reevaluate whether the broadcast will proceed. Meanwhile, newly appointed White House Press Secretary Katie Zachariah faced a …

Winnie-the-Pooh turns 100: Why the iconic bear is no longer safe

A century after his debut, Winnie-the-Pooh is officially entering the public domain, opening the door for wild and unfiltered adaptations. Professor Margaret Baguley unpacked the complex legal history behind the world's most beloved bear.

Steven Miles sinks in polls as Redlands Mayor faces by-election

New Resolve polling shows Steven Miles sinking deep underwater with Queensland voters in crucial marginal seats, leaving state Labor under mounting leadership pressure. Meanwhile, Redlands Mayor Jos Mitchell faces automatic removal from office after council rejected her extended medical leave req…

Why Question Time exploded over climate money and diesel generators

Question Time turned fierce as Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen accused the opposition of showing "utter contempt" for Pacific nations during a dispute over taxpayer-funded climate meetings. The Coalition questioned whether Australia's leading role in the upcoming climate summit is delivering …

Queensland tennis star Alex Baker sets sights on gold at landmark 50th anniversary Special Olympics

Ahead of the Special Olympics Australia National Games in Melbourne, Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings caught up with Queensland tennis star Alex Baker as he prepares for his sixth appearance at the event. The pair discuss Baker’s 25-year journey in the sport, his achievements - including a silver m…

"No community is immune": Suncorp issues urgent warning as Queensland's storm hotspots shift

Following an analysis of over 126,000 home insurance claims, Suncorp’s Disaster Management Lead Lilly Broodbank joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings to warn Queenslanders that changing weather patterns mean no community is safe from severe summer storms. The discussion highlights the unpredictab…