SEQ job boom: The new magnet for skilled workers

New KPMG analysis reveals that South East Queensland has generated a staggering 20% of the nation's new jobs over the last five years, driven largely by a surge in professional services. KPMG Urban Economist Terry Rawnsley joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to discuss the concerns mounting over…

Queensland’s hidden health crisis: Ambulance ramping down, specialist wait times soar

While the government celebrates a drop in ambulance ramping, a caller reveals the devastating reality of waiting nearly two years just for an initial specialist appointment. AMA Queensland President Dr. Nick Yim joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to discuss the "heartbreaking" backlog and why f…

Save our bowlo: Coorparoo community fights for survival

Rumours that Bowls Queensland intends to sell the historic Coorparoo Bowls Club to developers have sparked outrage, prompting hundreds of locals to rally in defence of the 97-year-old venue. Brisbane Deputy Mayor Fiona Cunningham joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to back the community, stating…

Bureau of Meteorology under fire after missing massive rainfall forecast

Listeners express frustration over changing plans due to a severe weather warning that never materialised, leading to calls to "defund the bureau." Nine Weather presenter Garry Youngberry joined Jason Matthews to defend the Bureau, arguing that predictive modelling is complex and it is safer to w…

Why modern men need to ditch the screens and just say "hello"

Dating and Connection Expert, Karina Chapman, joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to discuss how social media and fear of rejection have eroded traditional flirting skills. They conclude that the best approach for Valentine's Day is to ditch the cheesy lines, take a risk, and offer a genuine com…

Advocates slam Toowoomba Maternity review as a futile "paperwork shuffle"

Critics argue the new assurance review into Toowoomba Hospital’s maternity ward is a "futile exercise" that prioritises paperwork over real investigation. Alecia Staines from the Maternity Consumer Network joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to condemn the lack of transparency and the likely exc…

"Just another Liberal": Pauline Hanson slams Angus Taylor

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to dismiss new Liberal leader Angus Taylor as a "moderate" remnant of the Morrison government, predicting he will fail to win back conservatives or unite his party. She confirmed One Nation will field a candidate in the Farrer…

Angus Taylor wins Liberal leadership with Sussan Ley ousted

Angus Taylor has replaced Susan Ley as the leader of the Liberal Party after a decisive 34-17 vote, with Jane Hume elected as deputy. The victory provides a clear mandate for Taylor, though challenges remain in uniting the party's moderate and conservative factions.

Brisbane man’s battle to bring wife home amidst Visa "bureaucratic nightmare"

Brisbane resident Russ joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to give an update on his emotional and financial exhaustion after fighting for over two years to reverse a visa cancellation that has kept his wife, Juanita, stranded in Indonesia. Despite lodging 17 applications and pleading with local …

Hamilton’s call: Groom MP backs Taylor to "inspire a fight" against Labor

Angus Taylor has launched a leadership challenge against Sussan Ley, prompting federal MP Garth Hamilton to publicly back Taylor in hopes of reviving the Liberal Party's direction. Groom MP Garth Hamilton joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to discuss the broader desire within the party to eleva…