Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings expressed his outrage following an alleged violent mugging of a woman by two 12-year-old children in Ashgrove.

He criticised the current justice system as being too soft and demanded harsher deterrents to prevent escalating youth crime across the city.

Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings expressed his outrage following an alleged violent mugging of a woman by two 12-year-old children in Ashgrove.
He criticised the current justice system as being too soft and demanded harsher deterrents to prevent escalating youth crime across the city.

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Why Brisbane residents are demanding harsher penalties after pre-teens allegedly ambush a woman

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FULL SHOW: 4BC Mornings with Jason Matthews, April 21st, 2026

Ahead of Anzac Day, Australian Army veteran Ben Ariel joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to recount his 12-year military career, from joining as a lost young bartender to commanding a Bushmaster in Afghanistan.

He openly discussed the immense pressure of the frontlines, the challenges of transitioning back to civilian life, and why he still strongly encourages young Australians to serve.

Ahead of Anzac Day, Australian Army veteran Ben Ariel joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to recount his 12-year military career, from joining as a lost young bartender to commanding a Bushmaster in Afghanistan.
He openly discussed the immense pressure of the frontlines, the challenges of transitioning back to civilian life, and why he still strongly encourages young Australians to serve.

Anzac Day Special: War Veteran Ben Ariel

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/88b564ea-a9a6-4751-910a-a5d800019396/clips/384f7c94-e5a3-4e29-9b32-b433001d5e96/transcript

The Queensland Tourism Industry Council is demanding immediate state and federal intervention to combat a fuel crisis that threatens to wipe nearly $1 billion from the local economy.

With some businesses already planning to close, tourism advocates argue that consumer fear over fuel availability is devastating regional towns right at the start of their peak season.

The Queensland Tourism Industry Council is demanding immediate state and federal intervention to combat a fuel crisis that threatens to wipe nearly $1 billion from the local economy.
With some businesses already planning to close, tourism advocates argue that consumer fear over fuel availability is devastating regional towns right at the start of their peak season.

Why Queensland tourism operators are slamming the PM's $20M fuel campaign

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/88b564ea-a9a6-4751-910a-a5d800019396/clips/591a0cdc-bcf2-4909-be40-b433000f3ebb/transcript

Why Brisbane residents are demanding harsher penalties after pre-teens allegedly ambush a woman

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