Shadow Housing Minister Meaghan Scanlon revealed the heartbreaking story of a tearful mother and her two small children forced to turn to her office after being turned away from emergency housing. 

Jason Matthews demanded answers on how Queensland’s system reached a point where families are left with nowhere to sleep. Listen to hear why both sides of politics need to act now.

Shadow Housing Minister Meaghan Scanlon revealed the heartbreaking story of a tearful mother and her two small children forced to turn to her office after being turned away from emergency housing. 
Jason Matthews demanded answers on how Queensland&rsquo;s system reached a point where families are left with nowhere to sleep. Listen to hear why both sides of politics need to act now.

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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 ticket demand at Suncorp Stadium and how local families can catch public training sessions before the remaining tickets completely sell out.

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 ticket demand at Suncorp Stadium and how local families can catch public training sessions before the remaining tickets completely sell out.

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

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 fresh shipyard funding.

The conversation also highlighted Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's unexpected focus on One Nation amid their rising poll numbers, alongside concerns over new US trade tariffs penalising Australian imports linked to forced-labour supply chains.

Federal Political Editor Michael Pachi joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Mornings live from Day 2 of the Labor Party&rsquo;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 fresh shipyard funding.
The conversation also highlighted Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's unexpected focus on One Nation amid their rising poll numbers, alongside concerns over new US trade tariffs penalising Australian imports linked to forced-labour supply chains.

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