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Dean Miller filling in for Peter Fegan. Peter Fegan will return on July 21.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The much- anticipated first of three Tests between the Wallabies and the British & Irish Lions kicks off tomorrow at Suncorp Stadium. Stan Sport Lead Commentator Sean Maloney told Dean Miller on 4BC Breakfast, "I reckon our guys will be all right." "Obviously, the other mob have got the benefit of having had those extended run of warm-up games." "We were coming in off just the one, but I think we saw enough on that spring tour last year to indicate that our guys will be able to take the men in red deep in this series, Mr Maloney said.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dean Miller filling in for Peter Fegan. Peter Fegan will return on July 21.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Queensland Police have charged a 21-year-old Cleveland man with an indecent treatment offence earlier this month. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Outback Queensland graziers around Muttaburra, Longreach and Aramac are battling a major locust outbreak, with dense swarms devouring pasture critical for winter feed. Longreach Savannah Guide Alan Smith told Dean Miller on 4BC Breakfast, "On a motorbike, as kids, they'd really knock you around." "They can be quite large, but they are different sizes as they're swarming because they're babies at one stage, but they are ferocious." "They just literally go through and just eat as they're going through."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police have charged two teenage boys with murder following investigations into the sudden death of a 57-year-old man in Warana.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Late yesterday it was revealed that Metro North Hospitals have had to postpone non-urgent surgeries for at least 48 hours, as a spike in flu and COVID cases overwhelmed the emergency department. Queensland Health Minister Tim Nicholls told Dean Miller on 4BC Breakfast, "We've had over 250 hospitalised with the flu in the last week alone, and over 190 people hospitalised with COVID."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dean Miller filling in for Peter Fegan. Peter Fegan will return on July 21.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The findings of the 100‑day internal Queensland Police Service review has been released with 65 recommended reforms. QPS Acting Commissioner Shane Chelepy joined Dean Miller on 4BC Breakfast to discuss the top priorities for the Queensland Police Service following the recommendations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Megafauna has been discovered in Chinchilla by the Chinchilla Fossil Finders and they are giving you the chance to dig up fossils of your own. Queensland Museum Senior Fossil Preparator Jo Wilkinson joined Dean Miller on 4BC Breakfast to discuss the initiative.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Education Minister John-Paul Langbroek has disclosed that there were 5741 reported incidents of occupational violence and aggression in the first school term of 2025. That is a 21 percent increase from the 4710 incidents reported in the first term of last year. Teachers Professional Association Queensland President Scott Stanford told Dean Miller on 4BC Breakfast, "We've got to start making consequences."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cab drivers have secured a landmark $271.8 million compensation package for those who have been impacted since the introduction of rideshare services. Taxi Council Queensland CEO Blair Davies told Dean Miller on 4BC Breakfast, "it's cents on the dollar for the losses that the industry has suffered."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dean Miller filling in for Peter Fegan. Peter Fegan will return on July 21.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Richard Clapton has been part of the soundtrack of Australia for more than 50 years — a singer, songwriter and storyteller who gave voice to the suburbs, the sea, and the soul of a nation. He’s still performing, still writing and still speaking the language of every Aussie and now he is embarking on a new east coast tour which has him headed to the Sunshine State.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Transport Workers Union wants to see the return of a Bus Safety Forum in the wake of a severe attack on a Sunshine Coast bus driver. Dean Miller labelled the current response from authorities as "weak" and said the "silence is deafening". TWU Queensland Director of Organising Josh Millroy told Dean Miller on 4BC Breakfast, "It's getting to the point now where bus drivers don't even bother reporting it because so little is happening to these culprits."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dean Miller filling in for Peter Fegan. Peter Fegan will return on July 21.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There is a new drive for the State Government to subsidise towing courses in a bid to reduce fatalities. According to Queensland government data, there were 50 fatalities and almost 1000 hospitalisations from accidents involving cars towing trailers or caravans from 2017-2021. Caravan Trade and Industries Association of Queensland and Chief Executive Jason Plant told Dean Miller on 4BC Breakfast, "We're a firm believer in education over regulation." "Just because somebody has a license doesn't necessarily mean they are a better driver and we see it all the time."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Cancer Council of Australia is pushing for warning labels to be placed on alcohol following similar moves made by the UK and Ireland. Cancer Council’s Nutrition, Alcohol and Physical Activity Committee Chair Clare Hughes told Dean Miller on 4BC Breakfast, "There is really clear evidence that the International Agency for Research on Cancer classifies alcohol to be a group one carcinogen, which shows just how strong the evidence is that it causes cancer." "Right now, there's no safe amount when it comes to cancer risk, which is why the alcohol guidelines recommend that the less you drink, the lower your risk."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

​The State Government has announced a commission of inquiry into the CFMEU, promising to lift the lid on allegations of violence and culture problems within the union. One of the voices calling for this commission, Queensland Major Contractors Association Chief Executive Andrew Chapman, told Dean Miller on 4BC Breakfast, "It's very hard to attract and retain people in the industry when you've got the kind of behaviour carrying on by the CFMEU that has happened in the past in the industry." "We have lost so many good people out of the industry because of this kind of behaviour."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dean Miller has suggested Australia seems like a 'pawn on someone else's chessboard' amid reports that the Pentagon could be considering increasing costs and conditions of the AUKUS deal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dean Miller filling in for Peter Fegan. Peter Fegan will return on July 21.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sleep affects everything, from your energy and mood to cognitive function and immune health which is why it is such a critical part of a well-rounded self-care routine. Getting the right amount of sleep is linked to a lower risk of chronic illness like heart disease and diabetes and helps build resilience to stress. CEO of Healthy Minds Debbie Childs told Dean Miller on 4BC Breakfast, "The average adult is between seven and nine hours, that's the recommended amount." "It does vary as you get older, it does tend to reduce slightly." "However, I think each person needs to find the right amount of sleep for themselves as well and putting good practices in place to be able to find that," Mrs Childs said.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dean Miller has a bone to pick with Queensland roads, highlighting how difficult it can be to travel around the southeast corner, despite major upgrades and investment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dean Miller filling in for Peter Fegan. Peter Fegan will return on July 21.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Queensland legend Darryl 'Big Marn' Brohman joined Dean Miller on 4BC Breakfast to discuss the Maroons Origin decider triumph and to give his NRL round 19 tips.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dean Miller filling in for Peter Fegan. Peter Fegan will return on July 21.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leading Paediatric Nutritionist Mandy Sacher believes the government-backed Health Star Rating system is being 'gamed' by Australian food manufacturers. To combat this misinformation Mandy is launching the Real Food Rating which is a new, independent front-of-pack labelling system that gives Australians the deal details. Mandy Sacher told Dean Miller on 4BC Breakfast, " There is no independent watchdog, there's not a body of nutritionists watching over how these stars are assigned."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The State of Origin Decider is upon us! Origin legends Sam Thaiday and Ben Hunt joined Dean Miller on 4BC Breakfast to preview the biggest game of the year and celebrate 45 years since the first game.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Despite almost 90 per cent of economist predicting a rate cut, yesterday the RBA decided to hold interest rate at 3.85 per cent. Federal Shadow Treasurer Ted O'Brien told Dean Miller on 4BC Breakfast, "There's heightened volatility now, but this is why it's incumbent on the government to get your own house in order and stop spending so much." "I mean, the government's increased spending by 17 per cent over the last two years and so there's just zero fiscal responsibility." O'Brien continued.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dean Miller filling in for Peter Fegan. Peter Fegan will return on July 21.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New research has revealed almost four in five Australian adults are buying toys for themselves, not just their kids. Supercars legend Craig Lowndes is leading the charge of “kidult” collectors in partnership with Mattel for the official launch of their unique product collection.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In just one year, an extra 24,000 properties in Queensland have become liable for land tax, taking the total number of affected properties to nearly 195,000. This is due to soaring land valuations and the fact that the land tax threshold hasn’t budged since 2007. REIQ CEO Antonia Mercorella told Dean Miller on 4BC Breakfast, "We want to make sure that here in Queensland, we're actually promoting investment."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dean Miller filling in for Peter Fegan. Peter Fegan will return on July 21.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It pays to be vigilant in the digital age, where scammers have greater access to our information than ever before. NAB Executive of Group Investigations Chris Sheehan, joined Dean Miller on 4BC Breakfast to discuss the latest safeguards in place to protect you from scammers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The combination of robots and Artificial Intelligence is a scary prospect that has some seriously concerned. So how far could we see AI robots develop? Futurist Skeeve Stevens told Dean Miller on 4BC Breakfast, "I use AI a lot and I see a lot of people that think they're completely amazed by it, it knows everything." "No, it doesn't." "If you ask it some actual slightly complicated questions, it does get a bit confused."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The State of Origin decider is only two sleeps away with Queensland rocked by the death of Cameron Munster's father, while there are several injury concerns for the Blues. Maroons great Cameron Smith told Dean Miller on 4BC Breakfast, "I can guarantee you that the team going down, representing Queensland this Wednesday night, they've got no fears about playing in Sydney and they've got no fears about taking on this team."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The very best from 4BC Breakfast with Peter Fegan this week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to 4BC Breakfast with Peter Fegan weekdays from 5.30am-9am.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sir Cliff Richard will be coming back to Australia on his "Can't Stop Me Now" tour with eight shows across the country. The star joined Peter Fegan on 4BC Breakfast ahead of his Australian return to discuss all things rock and roll.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's taken three years, 11 months and 12 days, but the State and Federal Governments have finally agreed on a funding deal for the 2032 Olympics. The deal is a $7 billion funding agreement that will hopefully ensure Brisbane is able to put on an impressive display in 2032. Queensland Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie told Peter Fegan on 4BC Breakfast the deal was "exactly what we wanted."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to 4BC Breakfast with Peter Fegan weekdays from 5.30am-9am.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Almost 1 in 4 Australians have admitted to falling asleep while driving and a survey conducted by NRMA, has found that nearly 40 per cent of drivers do not take a break at least every two hours. NRMA Spokesperson Peter Khoury joined Peter Fegan on 4BC Breakfast to discuss the dangers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cricket Australia will once again avoid Australia Day, for only the second time in 31 years. Peter Fegan said on 4BC Breakfast that the decision is a "little too convenient" and that he is "over it."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Has Billy Slater made the right calls for Origin III and can the Broncos beat Premiership favourites the Bulldogs without their Origin stars? Broncos Playmaker Ben Hunt told Peter Fegan on 4BC Breakfast, "We believe we've still picked a very strong side and obviously we're coming up against the Dogs." "They've got a couple out too, but they've also got a really strong side and play some good footy."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chief Economist at Fresh Economic Thinking, Cameron Murray, has claimed that Australians would be 'better off' without superannuation and that it is 'heavily skewed' towards the top 20 per cent of Australian earners.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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As of today, power bills across Australia are expected to increase, and according to Chris Bowen, the solution is to buy a battery. Con Hristodoulidis from the Clean Energy Council joined Peter Fegan on 4BC Breakfast to provide some insight.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New Australian gas projects will be forced to provide supply to the domestic market, with an east coast reservation scheme to be considered under a sweeping review into the regulations of the sector by the Albanese Government. Australia's defence spending is also under heavy scrutiny with the PM not budging. Shadow Defence Minister Angus Taylor told Peter Fegan on 4BC Breakfast, "We need a substantial reduction now and that's why it's incredibly important we see more East Coast gas being reserved for Australians." "Not in 20 years' time, it has to be done now." "That'll bring down electricity prices."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter Fegan has revealed on 4BC Breakfast how much profit the big energy companies are making on your power bill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.