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 healthcare policy.

Following tragic birthing incidents at Toowoomba Hospital, Obstetrician Dr. Gino Pecoraro joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to discuss the systemic failures in Queensland&rsquo;s maternity care.
The crisis is peaking now in 2026, but stems from years of underfunding and a "directional change" in healthcare policy.

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Queensland maternity crisis: Why women pay double for reproductive rights

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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 restraints - that continue to cause preventable tragedies.

Following Queensland&rsquo;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 restraints - that continue to cause preventable tragedies.

15 lives in 21 days: Queensland’s road toll crisis continues

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/88b564ea-a9a6-4751-910a-a5d800019396/clips/f45be1fa-e825-4d72-b8de-b3d9001aae22/transcript

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, including the removal of racial vilification provisions.

Nine's Federal Politics Editor Michael Pachi joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to discuss the successful passage of the government&rsquo;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, including the removal of racial vilification provisions.

New hate crime and gun laws clear Parliament following marathon session

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/88b564ea-a9a6-4751-910a-a5d800019396/clips/c99251a6-c825-4e88-99d9-b3d9001aaa85/transcript

Queensland maternity crisis: Why women pay double for reproductive rights

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