4BC Mornings

Join Jason Mathews each weekday from 9am-12pm on 4BC Mornings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shadow Housing Minister Meaghan Scanlon revealed the heartbreaking story of a tearful mother and her two small children forced to turn to her office after being turned away from emergency housing. Jason Matthews demanded answers on how Queensland’s system reached a point where families are left with nowhere to sleep. Listen to hear why both sides of politics need to act now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a stunning, against-the-odds victory over the Panthers, Choppy Close asks the hard question: where has this Broncos squad been all season? Hear his breakdown on Reece Walsh's stellar performance and how Brisbane can keep the momentum alive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Transport Director-General Neil Scales delivered explosive testimony detailing a terrifying 300-strong union office raid that left staff traumatized and a security guard floored. Hear how the CFMEU allegedly used political muscle and aggressive intimidation tactics to oust Queensland’s top transport official.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a life-altering diagnosis sent him down a dark path, Tyson Major is proving that living with Type 1 diabetes won't hold him back from accomplishing incredible feats. Listen to how he's preparing for an grueling 24-hour walking challenge to raise funds and awareness for the Type 1 Foundation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Jason Mathews each weekday from 9am-12pm on 4BC Mornings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After being told abruptly on the tenth anniversary of her father's death that he was not her biological parent, Victoria Backa spent decades unravelling a web of family secrets that upended her identity and personal life. Following two separate instances of devastating DNA revelations, she finally tracked down her true biological father at the age of 53, filling a lifelong void and discovering their shared passion for woodwork.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings is joined by UQ Associate Professor Michael Noetel about the rapidly escalating global AI race and what it means for the future of Australian jobs. They discuss how Australia must urgently build data centres to secure a voice in the conversation, especially as Gen Z faces the highest risk of having entry-level positions entirely replaced.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian Diamonds star Cara Koenen joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings live from the airport as the team prepares to jet off for a gruelling 20-hour flight ahead of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. With five debutants entering the mix and intense sibling rivalries keeping her motivated, Koenen opens up about the immense sacrifices her family made on Magnetic Island to help her reach the pinnacle of netball.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brisbane commuters are facing months of travel misery as ongoing industrial action and a massive maintenance backlog leave trains crammed "like sardines in a can". In response to the crisis, Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings has issued a direct challenge to Transport Minister Brent Mickelberg and top bureaucrats to strip away their security details, pay their 50-cent fares, and experience the brutal reality of the 7:30 AM peak-hour crush firsthand.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Jason Mathews each weekday from 9am-12pm on 4BC Mornings.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 37th annual Great Aussie Pie Competition has officially opened its entries, sparking a high-stakes battle with $50,000 in prizes on the line. Head judge Mike French joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to break down the rigorous 15-point criteria used to evaluate the nation's best pies, sausage rolls, and a brand-new butchers' category.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Faced with skyrocketing supply chain costs and a brutal cost-of-living squeeze, Manly restaurateur Michaela turned to TikTok to document her raw journey to secure 100 Saturday customers. She joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to open up about the immense psychological toll of wearing every hat in the business while fighting to keep the doors open.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings opened a raw discussion on domestic violence, reflecting on the overwhelming feedback received after stating that men must be part of the solution. He is joined by anti-domestic violence advocate Tarang Chawla, who shared the chilling details of his sister Nikita's 2015 murder and calls on men to actively reform toxic masculinity.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings and Shadow Minister for Women Shannon Fentiman address the alarming rise in domestic violence fatalities, urging immediate action and political unity across Queensland. The Minister strongly condemns a reported $40 million budget cut to domestic violence prevention, demanding the Premier reverse the decision to better resource struggling frontline services.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Jason Mathews each weekday from 9am-12pm on 4BC Mornings.      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Commodore Philippa Hay, Director General of Joint Collective Training, joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to break down the massive 'Exercise Astral Shield' operations currently securing critical infrastructure across North Queensland and Western Australia. The high-stakes interview also marks a sombre reflection on the upcoming anniversary of the tragic 2023 Taipan helicopter crash, highlighting the intense reality and resilience required of Australia's defence personnel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At just 10 months old, a local Brisbane boy named Franky was diagnosed with aggressive stage 4 neuroblastoma, a brutal childhood cancer that ultimately claimed his eyesight and required 18 months of toxic, gruelling treatments. Now five years old and celebrating three years in remission, Franky and his family are preparing for the upcoming Run2Cure Brisbane event to raise vital awareness and give back to the oncology community that saved his life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A fiery debate has erupted over Brisbane's strict residential zoning laws, which restrict development on 86% of land near the CBD compared to just 45% in Melbourne. Pro-development campaigner Jonathan O’Brien joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to argue the city must sacrifice some historic Queenslander homes to fix the housing shortage ahead of the Olympics, while the host fiercely defends preserving the city’s architectural soul.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A quiet Clayfield street has become a battleground after a local home-business owner exposes a six-month campaign of harassment from a relentless neighbour over legal street parking. Despite Brisbane City Council clearing the resident of any wrongdoing, the anonymous couple has reportedly targeted the entire street, sparking a radio call-out for listeners to share their own toxic neighbour horror stories.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A stark warning has been issued over government policies aimed at forcing Australian house prices down, which critics argue could push over 300,000 recent buyers into catastrophic negative equity. If property values plummet, these vulnerable first-home buyers under the 5% deposit scheme face financial ruin, potentially leaving taxpayers to foot the bill for the government-guaranteed shortfalls.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Jason Mathews each weekday from 9am-12pm on 4BC Mornings.      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Highlighting the massive scope of a disease affecting over 1.4 million Australians, Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings detailed the stark differences between managing type 2 diabetes and battling the volatile, incurable type 1 autoimmune condition.  Guest Gina Cranson walks listeners through the relentless mental calculations and expensive medical technology required to stay alive, culminating in an urgent plea for the public to get checked with a simple doctor's visit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In an urgent address on Queensland's escalating housing crisis, Housing Minister Sam O'Connor joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings detailed a $7 million upgrade to expand Brisbane’s Emmanuel City Mission night sanctuary to a 24/7 operation alongside a record-breaking $5.7 billion state-wide social housing funding package. The sweeping strategy also introduces a historic rent-to-buy initiative on Palm Island, targeted at flipping the community's severe 1.4% homeownership rate by converting long-term tenants into property owners.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings detailed the Coalition's proposed policy shift to lift the federal nuclear ban and to utilise private small modular reactors to power energy-hungry AI data centres. However, University of Queensland Adjunct Professor John McGagh warned that due to unproven commercial costs and a lack of global deployment, these reactors won't be viable at scale until the 2040s.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings addressed the devastating impact of domestic violence, highlighting the host's impassioned plea for men to stop lashing out, take accountability, and actively seek behavioural reform. Jason was joined by DVConnect's Michelle Royes, who breaks down the operation of the confidential Men's Line (1800 600 636) and explains how it supports both men trying to change their abusive patterns and male victim-survivors seeking safety.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Jason Mathews each weekday from 9am-12pm on 4BC Mornings.      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Jason Mathews each weekday from 9am-12pm on 4BC Mornings.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We often think of the neurodegenerative disease CTE as a crisis exclusive to professional athletes, but the reality is much closer to home. Connectors Australia CEO Sarah Wiley joined Jason to share how a high-impact rural lifestyle left her husband battling the late stages of the disease, and why grassroots communities and domestic violence survivors are at serious risk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From skipping holidays to working through illness, local entrepreneurs are breaking their backs just to keep the doors open. Tune in to hear Brisbane residents react to the small business crisis and discover how to get your own company featured on-air for a $1,000 boost.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The fragile ceasefire has shattered as Iran asserts dominance over the critical Strait of Hormuz, sending global energy markets into a tailspin. Risk expert Neil Fergus joined Jason to break down what this escalation means for your wallet at the pump and why a cornered US administration is running out of options.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Jason Mathews each weekday from 9am-12pm on 4BC Mornings.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The International Olympic Committee’s highly controversial decision to lift Russia's suspension has sparked fierce backlash, particularly from Queensland's Ukrainian community as they look toward the upcoming LA and Brisbane Games. Adam Miljenovic, Vice President of the Ukrainian Community of Queensland, exposed the devastating reality for Ukrainian athletes training in a warzone and explained why welcoming Russia back feels like a moral failure.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Melbourne was just crowned Australia’s most liveable city, but Jason isn't buying it. Listen in to hear his takedown of the controversial global rankings and why Brisbane deserves the top spot every single day of the year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brisbane's rental crisis has hit a terrifying new milestone, forcing desperate tenants back into their parents' spare rooms. Property expert Shannon Laird joined Jason to break down why inner-city prices are skyrocketing and what little you actually get for your money.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Jason Mathews each weekday from 9am-12pm on 4BC Mornings.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Jason Mathews each weekday from 9am-12pm on 4BC Mornings.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Brisbane housing market has rapidly transformed into a hostile "war zone," with average mortgage sizes skyrocketing by 68% over the last five years and overtaking Melbourne in mainland East Coast capital unaffordability. Independent economist Saul Eslake joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to warn that without the "Bank of Mum and Dad," the Great Australian Dream is effectively dead for young locals as government schemes threaten to trap them in negative equity.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Queensland Premier David Crisafulli is facing intense scrutiny over his government's proposed "breach bail, go to jail" youth crime policy, which mandates jail time for young offenders. While the public generally supports stricter penalties, the Australian Workers' Union warns that the state’s youth detention centres are already at maximum capacity and completely unprepared for a flood of new detainees.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A sudden Chinese intercontinental ballistic missile test landing near the Solomon Islands has sparked intense security fears right on Australia's doorstep, prompting experts to label the launch a deliberate act of intimidation. In a swift counter-move, Australia has finalised an unprecedented billion-dollar defence pact with Fiji and is rushing to secure similar alliances across the Pacific to block Beijing’s aggressive military expansion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Simultaneous roadworks on the M1 at Beenleigh and major rail disruptions completely crippled Brisbane and Gold Coast transit networks this morning, blowing out standard commutes to over two hours. Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings strongly condemned the apparent lack of communication between the road and rail departments, warning that similar uncoordinated chaos during State of Origin or the upcoming Olympics will be an absolute disaster.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Jason Mathews each weekday from 9am-12pm on 4BC Mornings.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Queensland Maroons Assistant Coach Matt Ballin joined Jason Matthews on BC Mornings to pull back the curtain on the terrifying, high-intensity dressing room rituals ahead of the State of Origin Game 3 decider at Suncorp Stadium. He also defended under-fire Broncos Coach Kevin Walters against a relentless media onslaught, praising his genuine care and deep emotional investment in his players.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A highly contagious strain of H5N1 bird flu has officially reached New South Wales after being detected in a giant petrel near Hawkes Nest, prompting authorities to deploy drones and boots-on-the-ground surveillance across national parks. While the Agricultural Minister urges the public not to panic over egg and poultry supplies, virologist Professor Kirsty Short joined Jason Matthews to warn that this is a critical national problem threatening Australia's biodiversity and native species.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Mathews on 4BC Mornings exposed a sinister digital pipeline where recruiters use TikTok to target and groom underage and newly legal Australian girls to sell sexual labour on OnlyFans. Melinda Tankard Reist joined Jason to reveal how sophisticated algorithms, adult production houses, and predatory local recruitment agencies systematically wear down young girls' boundaries under the guise of financial empowerment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Matthews and criminologist Dr. Terry Goldsworthy critically dissect the Queensland government's "breach of bail, go to jail" marketing slogan for youth offenders on 4BC Mornings. They argued the policy lacks thorough planning, ignores severe systemic overcrowding in detention centres, and fails to align political rhetoric with practical judicial outcomes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Shane Doherty each weekday from 9am-12pm on 4BC Mornings.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From floating mattresses and abandoned campsites to the everyday plastics destroying local wildlife, the sheer volume of waste hauled out by Night Eyes will shock you. President Dennis Evans revealed the strangest items they find in the canals and why their relentless daily cleanups are keeping Caloundra beautiful.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From $7,000 houses to the crushing weight of 24/7 social media, three generations sit down to debate who actually faced the biggest battles growing up. Listen to the full clip to hear a legendary 95-year-old and a tech-savvy teen find surprising common ground and trade some bizarre generational slang.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Following Maroons legend Jai Arrow’s heartbreaking motor neurone disease diagnosis, a revolutionary breakthrough at the University of Queensland is offering a beacon of light. Lead researcher Professor Trent Woodruff joined Shane Doherty to share how a world-first drug design could completely rewrite the future of this fatal condition.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.