Mackay Mayor Greg Williamson joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to confirm Premier David Crisafulli is open to creating commercial incentives for new coal mines and pits.

Despite the Premier’s public denials, the Mayor insisted this strategy is vital to breaking the investment deadlock with mining giants like BHP.

Mackay Mayor Greg Williamson joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to confirm Premier David Crisafulli is open to creating commercial incentives for new coal mines and pits.
Despite the Premier&rsquo;s public denials, the Mayor insisted this strategy is vital to breaking the investment deadlock with mining giants like BHP.

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Why Premier David Crisafulli is offering secret incentives for new Queensland coal mines

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FULL SHOW: 4BC Mornings with Jason Matthews, May 29th, 2026

After walking away from a high-stress corporate marketing job with no safety net, a local dad named Dave accidentally launched a booming home-services business called House Husbands.

Now, overwhelmed with work but no longer stressed, he joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to launch a Facebook community where struggling men and single fathers can find employment opportunities and a safe space to talk.

After walking away from a high-stress corporate marketing job with no safety net, a local dad named Dave accidentally launched a booming home-services business called House Husbands.
Now, overwhelmed with work but no longer stressed, he joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to launch a Facebook community where struggling men and single fathers can find employment opportunities and a safe space to talk.

From corporate burnout to 'House Husbands': Brisbane dad launches lifeline for men

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4BC Mornings' Jason Matthews and ING's Matt Bowen discuss the rise of the "everyday small wins economy," where consumers are aggressively cutting back on luxuries like café coffees to protect their bank accounts.

Surprisingly, the data also highlights the resilience of the "$10.4 billion joy economy," proving that while Australians are cutting back on essentials, they refuse to sacrifice the hobbies and travel that bring them happiness.

4BC Mornings' Jason Matthews and ING's Matt Bowen discuss the rise of the "everyday small wins economy," where consumers are aggressively cutting back on luxuries like caf&eacute; coffees to protect their bank accounts.
Surprisingly, the data also highlights the resilience of the "$10.4 billion joy economy," proving that while Australians are cutting back on essentials, they refuse to sacrifice the hobbies and travel that bring them happiness.

Survival over savings: How resilient Aussies are rewriting the financial playbook in 2026

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Why Premier David Crisafulli is offering secret incentives for new Queensland coal mines

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