



FULL SHOW: 4BC Mornings with Jason Matthews, January 21st, 2026
Join Jason Mathews each weekday from 9am-12pm on 4BC Mornings.

15 lives in 21 days: Queensland’s road toll crisis continues
Following Queensland’s worst annual road toll in 16 years, Chief Superintendent Mark Wheeler joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to highlight the tragic loss of 15 lives just three weeks into 2026. He examined the "Fatal Five" behaviours - speeding, impairment, distraction, fatigue, and lack of …

New hate crime and gun laws clear Parliament following marathon session
Nine's Federal Politics Editor Michael Pachi joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to discuss the successful passage of the government’s new hate crime and gun legislation after an intense late-night Senate sitting. The discussion highlighted the shift from "hate speech" to "hate crime" focus, inc…

Why teachers are paying the price for public education
It's been reported that there's a staggering $177 million total that Australian public school teachers spend annually from their own pockets to supply their classrooms with basic essentials. An anonymous music teacher joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to share how this financial burden stems f…

FULL SHOW: 4BC Mornings with Jason Matthews, January 20th, 2026
Join Jason Mathews each weekday from 9am-12pm on 4BC Mornings.

Bank of mum and dad: Why inheritance is moving forward to 2026
As Australian property prices hit record highs in 2026, many families are considering "early inheritances" to help the next generation enter the market. Senior Advisor from Perpetual Private, Marisa Senese, explores how parents can navigate this act of generosity without jeopardising their own ret…

Expert debunks myths surrounding dingo behaviour on K'gari
Following the discovery of a deceased backpacker on K'gari, Simon Stretton from Durong Dingo Sanctuary joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to discuss the misunderstood nature of dingoes. He argued that dingoes are scavengers driven by curiosity and territory rather than predatory intent toward h…

Rockhampton breathes sigh of relief as Fitzroy River flood peak downgraded
Rockhampton Mayor Tony Williams joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to report that the Fitzroy River is now expected to peak at 7.5 metres, a significant drop from the previously feared 8-metre mark. This revision nearly halves the number of potentially impacted residential properties, shifting …

Queensland maternity crisis: Why women pay double for reproductive rights
Following tragic birthing incidents at Toowoomba Hospital, Obstetrician Dr. Gino Pecoraro joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to discuss the systemic failures in Queensland’s maternity care. The crisis is peaking now in 2026, but stems from years of underfunding and a "directional change" in hea…

FULL SHOW: 4BC Mornings with Jason Matthews, January 19th, 2026
Join Jason Mathews each weekday from 9am-12pm on 4BC Mornings.