The Brisbane baby recession: Why the city is having fewer babies than it did a decade ago

Brisbane is currently facing a severe "baby drought" as its fertility rate has plummeted to a record low of 1.44 births per woman, far below the replacement rate of 2.1. Despite a population growth of over half a million people in the last decade, fewer babies were born last year than ten years ag…

Logan homeowners to pay higher rates despite Mayor defending council pay rises

Logan homeowners are facing a 5.1% general rate increase after the council approved a $1.39 billion budget to cope with rising operational costs. Logan Mayor Jon Raven joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to defend the decision and the concurrent councillor pay rises, arguing that efficient budge…

Property vs. Shares: Where should you put your hard-earned cash in 2026?

Andrew Coronis of the Coronis Group defends the enduring stability of Brisbane property, arguing that a housing shortfall will continue to support the market despite temporary dips in consumer confidence. Conversely, Ken Howard from Morgans champions the flexibility and global reach of the stock m…

Why Queensland youth make up a third of all youth suicide attempts

A startling new report from Kids Helpline has revealed a massive surge in youth distress, with a child reaching out for help every 90 seconds. Kids Helpline CEO Tracy Adams joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to break down the complex reasons behind this mental health crisis and how parents can …

How a Toowoomba community kept a beloved local family from being deported

Following a high-profile community campaign and a 10-year immigration battle, the beloved Nangan family from Toowoomba has finally been granted permanent residency by Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke. Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings celebrates this major win for common sense, highlighting how the l…

How a floating package in Queensland sparked Australia’s biggest cocaine bust in decades

The Australian Federal Police have executed the second-largest drug bust in Australian history, seizing 2.7 tonnes of cocaine hidden in underground bunkers in Londonderry, New South Wales. The investigation began in May after Queensland police discovered a floating drug package at a Mackay boat r…

Why this Saturday’s Dolphins vs. Warriors clash is the biggest club game of the year

Dolphins CEO Terry Reader joined Peter Psaltis on 4BC Mornings the to preview this Saturday's massive top-four clash against the New Zealand Warriors at Suncorp Stadium, calling it a wonderful occasion for the first weekend of school holidays. He credited the club's current seven-game winning stre…

Permanency for Toowoomba family: The Nangan's granted Permanent Visa

The Nangan family, owners of the popular Toowoomba restaurant Kaia's Kitchen, have successfully been granted permanent residency in Australia following a long-standing visa error that initially threatened them with deportation. Federal Member for Groom Garth Hamilton, and Jason Matthews joined Pet…

Who to watch: The key U.S. players threatening the Socceroos' World Cup dream

Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings and SBS Commentator, David Basheer, discuss the chaotic, celebratory scenes of international soccer fans abroad before diving into a technical preview of the upcoming Australia vs. USA match. Listeners get firsthand insight from David Basheer on Tony Popovic’s tactic…

Australia’s population paradox: Why experts say a looming 30-million cap is urgently needed

Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings and Sustainable Population Australia spokesperson Michael Bayliss clash with government data as Australia’s population surges past 28 million, driven largely by overseas migration. They argue that irresponsible immigration policies are directly fueling the national …