Facing a surge in abuse against staff, the Australian Retailers Association is advocating for facial recognition technology to identify repeat offenders in real-time. The Chief Industry Affairs Officer for the Australian Retailers Association, Fleur Brown, joined David Salmon to advocate for this proposed system.

Senator David Pocock has criticised the federal government for refusing to legislate independent assessment panels or cooling-off periods for ministers, the government is failing to end the culture of "jobs for mates". Credibility Expert Dr. Neryl East joined David Salmon on 4BC Mornings to warn that the government's weak response to the Briggs Report is another "nail in the coffin" for public trust in Australian institutions.

Youngcare’s Ben Harvey joined David Salmon to talk about the urgent need for support this Christmas. He explains how Youngcare fills the gap for families who previously had no options other than retirement or nursing homes for their loved ones.

A review of the 2025 property market reveals that while RBA rate cuts restored consumer confidence and borrowing power, they ultimately fuelled a price surge across all capital cities. Domain’s Dr. Nicola Powell joined David Salmon on 4BC Mornings to discuss the boom.

Senator David Pocock expresses frustration over circular bureaucratic non-answers regarding staff issues at NEMA. Federal Shadow Treasurer Ted O'Brien joined David Salmon on 4BC Mornings to argue that government overspending is fuelling inflation.

Max and his mother, Marie, joined David Salmon on 4BC Mornings to celebrate a massive fundraising milestone of over $42,000 raised in just two years. Max took to the pool this November to complete a gruelling 9km swimming challenge to raise funds for the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

The upcoming day-night Ashes Test is expected to inject over $24 million into the Queensland economy. Richard Deery of the Story Bridge Hotel joined David Salmon on 4BC Mornings to confirm that thousands of international and interstate fans are already arriving, eager to spend on food, drink, and entertainment.

As the under-16 social media ban approaches, Dr. Lisa Kirk joined Davis Salmon on 4BC Mornings to argue that the legislation is a crucial opportunity for families to combat digital addiction. There's warnings that excessive device use is causing physical deformities and cognitive decline in children.

Wife of dementia patient, Gayle, joined David Salmon on 4BC Mornings to talk about her husband Eric, who has been stuck in hospital for nine months due to a critical shortage of residential aged care beds.

As of today, Queensland General Practitioners are authorised to diagnose ADHD and prescribe medication, effectively bypassing the mandatory requirement for a psychiatrist. Dr Carmel Toole joined David Salmon to highlight this new opportunity to help patients who have previously given up on diagnosis due to cost and anxiety.

KPMG Urban Economist Terry Rawnsley joined David Salmon to warn that while Brisbane is set to hit 5 million residents by 2036. The region faces a critical housing shortage that threatens its livability.

Former Wallabies captain Dean Mumm joined Ben Davis on 4BC Mornings to discuss BrisBASH - a barefoot cricket tournament raising funds for BorneHMRI. The discussion highlights the lack of medical advancement in preterm birth treatments over the last 50 years and promotes a community event in Brisbane to support vital research.

Brisbane Lions AFLW coach Craig Starcevich joined Ben Davis on 4BC Mornings ahead of the grand final clash this weekend. A victory would secure a historic achievement, making Brisbane the first club to hold both the men's and women's AFL premierships simultaneously in the same season.

Web developer Greg O'Rourke joined Ben Davis on 4BC Mornings to dissect the "eye-watering" $96.5 million price tag of the Bureau of Meteorology’s website redesign. The discussion highlights this as a case of a client being overcharged due to a lack of technical knowledge.

There's calls to rename South East Queensland as "Greater Brisbane" to capitalise on the 2032 Olympics. Logan Mayor Jon Raven joined Ben Davis on 4BC Mornings to push back against the idea.

CEO of Verso Projects Steve Laffey joined Ben Davis on 4BC Mornings to talk about the proposal of three 50-storey towers in Toowong. Steve explains that the height is necessary to offset soaring construction costs and deliver community benefits like a new bus lane.

Brisbane Broncos legend Darren Lockyer joined Ben Davis on 4BC Mornings to explain the club’s controversial decision to remove the text from their logo and introduce a "midnight blue" away jersey. He argues that the "We Charge On" rebrand is essential for aligning the club with Brisbane's growing global profile ahead of the 2032 Olympics.

Property Strategist Anissa Cavallo joined Ben Davis on 4BC Mornings to discuss how parents and grandparents can assist young Australians in entering the property market without handing over cash. The conversation highlights creative strategies like "rentvesting," using home equity as a loan rather than a gift, and utilising board payments to build a deposit.

Energex has deployed 200 crews working around the clock to restore power to 70,000 customers following severe storms in South East Queensland. Spokesperson Danny Donnell told Ben Davis on 4BC Mornings that Energex are prioritising getting hospitals and large residential blocks back online.

Author Bec Wilson joined Ben Davis on 4BC Mornings to flip the script on traditional retirement planning. She argued that you must define your lifestyle goals before consulting a financial advisor.

For four decades, the Bailey Print Group has evolved from a small operation under a house in Corinda to a premier signage company dressing Brisbane for major events. Now run by the second generation, Co-Director Peter Bailey joined Ben Davis on 4BC Mornings to discuss how the business continues to innovate while keeping their roots firmly planted in local family values.

Pediatric nutritionist Mandy Sacher joined Ben Davis on 4BC Mornings to criticize the federal government's move to mandate the Health Star Rating system. The algorithm is fundamentally broken because it rates sugary processed foods higher than natural, whole foods.

With Christmas 35 days away, CEO of The Property Clearance Company, Bob Morton, joined Ben Davis on 4BC Mornings. The interview covers how to identify warning signs during family visits and offers advice on navigating the emotional logistics of downsizing and aged care transitions.

Domain Senior Economist Dr. Joel Bowman joined Ben Davis on 4BC Mornings to discuss Brisbane unit prices rising by 7% and house prices increasing by 5%. He forecasts that property prices and rents will reach record highs across all Australian capital cities by the end of 2026.

The Commonwealth Bank's Community Grants program is injecting over $4 million into 180 grassroots Australian organisations, aiming to support small charities. Operations Manager for Fuel For Schools, Patrick Pool, joined Ben Davis on 4BC Mornings to discuss how the support is vital for their annual school bag campaign.

62% of Australians have experienced bullying, but a significant fear of being labelled a "snitch" or a belief that "nothing will change" prevents many from reporting it. CEO of Project Rockit, Lucy Thomas, joined Ben Davis on 4BC Mornings to call on social media users to take responsibility for creating a kinder online environment.

Jason Matthews breaks the devastating news that Arnie, a missing German Shepherd, was found deceased inside his owner's stolen ute.

With 58% of Australians spending more time chasing deals due to financial worry, it comes with dangers of impulsive clicking during the holiday season. Director of Consumer Education at Trend Micro, Ashley Millar, joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to warn Australians of new online scams.

Founder of Kismet Mark Woodland joined Jason Matthews to talk about the inefficiency of the healthcare industry. His platform uses AI to instantly match patients with suitable services, replacing the manual phone calls and internet scouring that families currently endure.

A recent controversial claim by Vogue magazine states that it's "embarrassing to have a boyfriend" in 2025. Dating Coach Karina Chapman joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to explain what drives this trend. 

The Coalition has formally abandoned its net zero by 2050 commitment, shifting its primary focus to cheap and affordable power. Nine Radio Federal Politics Editor Michael Pachi joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to discuss the internal leadership crisis for Sussan Ley.

It's been revealed that more than 500 Australians are travelling to Brazil for COP30, costing taxpayers up to $2 billion. Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings questions the value of the Paris Agreement and Australia's outsized representation compared to nations like the UK, India, and the US.

Queensland's hospitals are at "ground zero" of an "exit block" crisis, with over 3,000 medically ready patients stranded in hospital beds because there is no room in residential aged care facilities. Geriatrician at Prince Charles Hospital, Dr Lucy Dakin, joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to talk about the crisis.

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The Liberal Party has formally abandoned its commitment to a net zero emissions target by 2050, choosing instead to make energy affordability its number one policy priority. Shadow Minister for Energy Dan Tehan joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to explain the new approach.

Criminologist Terry Goldsworthy joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings discuss the major backlash against the 16-year sentence given to a teen who murdered grandmother Vyleen White. he Premier is now considering an appeal, driven by the belief that the sentence does not align with community expectations.

Everyday, nine people die in Australia from breast cancer. Inspired by his mum's diagnosis, 13-year-old Max takes on the Swim For Breast Cancer challenge for the second year in a row. Max joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to talk about the challenge.

The ongoing saga of the Jeffrey Epstein files has seen a major new development as Democrats released select emails from the late financier, one of which alleges that Donald Trump "knew about the girls" and spent hours with a victim at Epstein's house. Nine US Correspondent Lauren Tomasi joined Jason Matthews to discuss the new development.

Alarming statistics reveal a 25% drop in average male testosterone over two decades and a 50% decrease in sperm health over 50 years. Founder & CEO of Cool Beans Saara Jamieson joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to discuss their innovative cooling underwear to combat the serious decline in male testosterone and sperm health.  

Nine's National Politics Editor Michael Pachi joined Jason Matthews ahead of the Liberal's Net Zero policy outcome. The final Coalition decision is expected to be thrashed out via a Zoom meeting in Parliament this week.

Nathan from Wynnum had his black 2012 Toyota Hilux stolen, with his best mate Arnie in the back. He joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to give an update on the search.

The President of Wounded Heroes Australia Martin Shaw joined Jason Matthews on Remembrance Day to highlight how war trauma can echo through generations. Wounded Heroes plays a crucial role in supporting Australian veterans and their families.

Queensland ambassador for Running For Premmie Babies Amanda Stevens joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to talk about the critical need for external funding for NICUs. November is Premature Babies Awareness Month, and the conversation focuses on the running challenge, which aims to raise $1 million to purchase essential gear.

A distraught father from Wynnum shared his anguish with Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings after his Toyota Hilux ute was stolen with his German Shepherd, Arnie, locked in the canopy. Nathan is actively searching all over Brisbane, desperately appealing for the safe return of his best friend.

Jason Matthews asked the question, how early is too early for Christmas lights?

Building and property development expert and managing director of LEFTA Steve Chandler joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings. He proposed that the rapid construction of "granny flats" in residential backyards is the most achievable and cost-effective unconventional solution to the current housing and rental crisis.

CEO of Pedal Group Andrew Garnsworthy joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to discuss the urgent need for stricter regulation on high-powered e-bikes and e-scooters in SEQ. The main concern is not the legal commuter e-bikes, but the illegal, high-powered, full-throttle bikes.

Human-AI collaboration advocate and founder of Democracy Watch Sue Barrett joined Jason Matthews on 4BC mornings to argue that the Australian government is delaying the implementation of already-formed AI rules, putting citizens at risk. A major concern highlighted is the use of AI to screen renters and job applicants, leading to exclusions with no recourse for the affected person.

AMA Queensland President Dr. Nick Yim joined Jason Matthews to discuss the outrage over appalling brain cancer wait times at the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital. The conversation urges the Health Minister to prioritise sustainable fixes like a workforce plan and supporting general practice, rather than relying on short-term programs or political blame.

A new survey reveals that Ipswich is facing an extreme mortgage stress rate of 70.9%, nearly double the Queensland state-wide rate, forcing working families to cut back on necessities. Senator Paul Scarr joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to discuss the devastating impact of 12 interest rate increases on first-home buyers in the region.