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 funding alone won't fix the system.

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 funding alone won't fix the system.

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

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FULL SHOW: 4BC Mornings with Jason Matthews, February 16th, 2026

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 whether local infrastructure and housing can sustain this rapid population growth ahead of the 2032 Olympics.

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 whether local infrastructure and housing can sustain this rapid population growth ahead of the 2032 Olympics.

SEQ job boom: The new magnet for skilled workers

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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 the land is zoned for sport and recreation and arguing that housing needs should be met at nearby precincts like Stones Corner instead.

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 the land is zoned for sport and recreation and arguing that housing needs should be met at nearby precincts like Stones Corner instead.

Save our bowlo: Coorparoo community fights for survival

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

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