4BC newsreader Chloe shared her frustration with Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings after a hidden underground water leak resulted in an unexpected $1,400 water bill.

Listeners and a red-tape expert weigh in on whether local councils will forgive the sudden price hike, and the complications of fixing the pipe yourself.

4BC newsreader Chloe shared her frustration with Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings after a hidden underground water leak resulted in an unexpected $1,400 water bill.
Listeners and a red-tape expert weigh in on whether local councils will forgive the sudden price hike, and the complications of fixing the pipe yourself.

Tune in to 4BC Mornings, weekdays from 9am-12pm.

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Quarterly bill shock: Are water authorities doing enough to warn us about hidden leaks?

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FULL SHOW: 4BC Mornings with Jason Matthews, May 8th, 2026

Premier David Crisafulli's defence of the new Victoria Park Stadium is facing pushback from community advocates concerned about disturbing ancient underground springs at York's Hollow.

The ongoing infrastructure dispute was humorously highlighted in a radio segment featuring a fake David Attenborough documentary that roasted both the 'Herston native' protesters and the local wildlife.

Premier David Crisafulli's defence of the new Victoria Park Stadium is facing pushback from community advocates concerned about disturbing ancient underground springs at York's Hollow.
The ongoing infrastructure dispute was humorously highlighted in a radio segment featuring a fake David Attenborough documentary that roasted both the 'Herston native' protesters and the local wildlife.

Bin chickens and Wally Lewis bubblers: The bizarre fight over Brisbane's Olympic stadium

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/88b564ea-a9a6-4751-910a-a5d800019396/clips/737932e3-8e7e-48ed-b835-b4440022cd45/transcript

Shadow Housing Minister Andrew Bragg joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to discuss a leaked Coalition policy that will tie Australia's immigration intake directly to housing completions.

The segment also highlighted the tragic reality of the housing crisis, featuring a heartbreaking call from a 55-year-old woman forced to live in a van due to skyrocketing rents.

Shadow Housing Minister Andrew Bragg joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to discuss a leaked Coalition policy that will tie Australia's immigration intake directly to housing completions.
The segment also highlighted the tragic reality of the housing crisis, featuring a heartbreaking call from a 55-year-old woman forced to live in a van due to skyrocketing rents.

Coalition plans to tie immigration caps to housing supply amid rental crisis

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/88b564ea-a9a6-4751-910a-a5d800019396/clips/d4d183b8-8e73-4567-ba4a-b4440014142e/transcript

Quarterly bill shock: Are water authorities doing enough to warn us about hidden leaks?

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