Criminal defence lawyer Lauren Cassimatis joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to warn hat the combination of alcohol and "invincibility" during long weekends leads to a spike in avoidable criminal charges.

She highlighted the modern risks, such as e-scooter DUIs and the legal dangers of "drunk texting," urging Australians to pre-plan their transport.

Criminal defence lawyer Lauren Cassimatis joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to warn hat the combination of alcohol and "invincibility" during long weekends leads to a spike in avoidable criminal charges.
She highlighted the modern risks, such as e-scooter DUIs and the legal dangers of "drunk texting," urging Australians to pre-plan their transport.

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Australia Day long weekend: How to avoid turning a BBQ into a criminal record

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Mackay Mayor Greg Williamson joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to confirm Premier David Crisafulli is open to creating commercial incentives for new coal mines and pits.

Despite the Premier’s public denials, the Mayor insisted this strategy is vital to breaking the investment deadlock with mining giants like BHP.

Mackay Mayor Greg Williamson joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to confirm Premier David Crisafulli is open to creating commercial incentives for new coal mines and pits.
Despite the Premier&rsquo;s public denials, the Mayor insisted this strategy is vital to breaking the investment deadlock with mining giants like BHP.

Why Premier David Crisafulli is offering secret incentives for new Queensland coal mines

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After walking away from a high-stress corporate marketing job with no safety net, a local dad named Dave accidentally launched a booming home-services business called House Husbands.

Now, overwhelmed with work but no longer stressed, he joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to launch a Facebook community where struggling men and single fathers can find employment opportunities and a safe space to talk.

After walking away from a high-stress corporate marketing job with no safety net, a local dad named Dave accidentally launched a booming home-services business called House Husbands.
Now, overwhelmed with work but no longer stressed, he joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to launch a Facebook community where struggling men and single fathers can find employment opportunities and a safe space to talk.

From corporate burnout to 'House Husbands': Brisbane dad launches lifeline for men

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Australia Day long weekend: How to avoid turning a BBQ into a criminal record

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