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Afternoons with Sofie Formica

Sofie Formica brings Brisbanites local afternoon programming with the latest news and entertainment.

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117:14

Full Show: 4BC Afternoons with Sofie Formica, August...

Afternoons with Sofie Formica ·

2025/08/21

Listen to 4BC Afternoons with Sofie Formica, weekdays from Midday - 3pm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

14:02

Autism Awareness CEO backs new NDIS scheme

Afternoons with Sofie Formica ·

2025/08/21

CEO of Autism Awareness, Nicole Rogerson, joined Sofie Formica to discuss the Albanese government's new "Thriving Kids" scheme. She expressed support for the initiative, which aims to shift children with milder developmental delays and autism off the NDIS to a new state-co-funded program.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

10:55

The four-day week: a perk or a problem for Australian...

Afternoons with Sofie Formica ·

2025/08/21

Business owner and entrepreneur Phil Di Bella joined Sofie Formica to argue that the four-day work week is "a pay cut disguised as a perk." He says that would ultimately harm workers, businesses, and the Australian economy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

116:59

Full Show: 4BC Afternoons with Sofie Formica, August...

Afternoons with Sofie Formica ·

2025/08/20

Listen to 4BC Afternoons with Sofie Formica, weekdays from Midday - 3pm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

12:29

Why is Australia lagging on life-changing diabetes tech?

Afternoons with Sofie Formica ·

2025/08/20

Australia's diabetes crisis is rising; the number of people with the condition has increased by 220% in the last 25 years. Diabetes expert, Dr. Emma Wilmot, joined Sofie Formica to talk about the transformative impact of continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) for managing diabetes, highlighting that the UK has made them accessible to 60% of its insulin-treated type 2 diabetes population.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

9:42

Should taxpayers fund fire ant outbreak clean-up?

Afternoons with Sofie Formica ·

2025/08/20

Invasive Species Council advocacy manager, Reece Pianta joined Sofie Formica to discuss the "catastrophic breach" of fire ant containment, with recent outbreaks detected at five mine sites in Queensland's Bowen Basin. Pianta argued that mining companies, not taxpayers, should be financially responsible for cleaning up these outbreaks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

117:15

Full Show: 4BC Afternoons with Sofie Formica, August...

Afternoons with Sofie Formica ·

2025/08/19

Listen to 4BC Afternoons with Sofie Formica, weekdays from Midday - 3pm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

6:21

Why supermarket CEO blames Centrelink for labour...

Afternoons with Sofie Formica ·

2025/08/19

The head of Drakes Supermarkets, JP Drake claimed his company must import staff because many Australians on government benefits don't want to work. Sofie Formica questioned Australia's reliance on low-skilled temporary migration and whether it's hurting productivity and wage growth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

12:01

Solar citizens CEO calls for modernizing Queensland's...

Afternoons with Sofie Formica ·

2025/08/19

CEO of Solar Citizens, Heidi Lee Douglas, joined Sofie Formica to discuss two key policy proposals she's presenting to the state government's energy roundtable. Douglas advocates for a consumer energy roadmap that better integrates rooftop solar and batteries into Queensland's grid. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

117:01

Full Show: 4BC Afternoons with Sofie Formica, August...

Afternoons with Sofie Formica ·

2025/08/18

Listen to 4BC Afternoons with Sofie Formica, weekdays from Midday - 3pm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

10:22

How one Australian non-profit is closing the literacy...

Afternoons with Sofie Formica ·

2025/08/18

This week, 400 schools and early learning centres will be fundraising to provide books to children who do not have a single one of their own. Antonella Di Fiori, the General Manager of 'Reading Out of Poverty', joined Sofie Formica on 4BC Afternoons to discuss the initiative.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

117:35

Full Show: 4BC Afternoons with Sofie Formica, August...

Afternoons with Sofie Formica ·

2025/08/15

Listen to 4BC Afternoons with Sofie Formica, weekdays from Midday - 3pm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

6:55

QAS paramedics share life-saving skills live at the Ekka

Afternoons with Sofie Formica ·

2025/08/15

Advanced care paramedic Andrew Blackhall joined Sofie Formica to talk about the Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS), about their interactive Ekka display. They chat about the history of QAS's connection to the show and the importance of public education, including offering CPR training and career advice to help people better understand the work of paramedics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

9:30

Pineapple King and Reality Star: Farmer Burt Harris...

Afternoons with Sofie Formica ·

2025/08/15

Fourth-generation pineapple farmer Burt Harris joined Sofie Formica live from the Ekka to discuss the Harris family's nearly 100-year legacy of growing pineapples. They also chat about Burt's role as an ambassador for Flanno for a Farmer, a charity supporting farmers' mental health.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

117:24

Full Show: 4BC Afternoons with Sofie Formica, August...

Afternoons with Sofie Formica ·

2025/08/14

Listen to 4BC Afternoons with Sofie Formica, weekdays from Midday - 3pm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

6:07

Up close and personal: A baby saltwater crocodile...

Afternoons with Sofie Formica ·

2025/08/14

Precision Reptiles Broden Duffy joined Sofie Formica to discuss his Ekka show with special guest baby saltwater crocodile, Jack! Precision Reptiles aims to educate the public about reptiles and snake safety, while Sofie gets a hands-on experience holding the young crocodile.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

6:51

Meet the faces of the firefighters calendar

Afternoons with Sofie Formica ·

2025/08/14

Three representatives from the Australian Firefighters Calendar joined Sofie Formica to talk about the calendar's success in raising millions for charity.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

116:54

Full Show: 4BC Afternoons with Sofie Formica, August...

Afternoons with Sofie Formica ·

2025/08/13

Listen to 4BC Afternoons with Sofie Formica, weekdays from Midday - 3pm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

6:56

Lights, camera, paws: a glimpse into training movie...

Afternoons with Sofie Formica ·

2025/08/13

Dog trainer Heidi Mackay joined Sofie Formica to chat about her Ekka show, "Lights, Camera, Action, Paws." Mackay shares stories from her 30 years in the business, including working with her dog Rip on a Ron Howard film and how she trains animals for film and television.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

2:32

Four-day work week: dream or economic nightmare?

Afternoons with Sofie Formica ·

2025/08/13

Sofie Formica discussed the ACTU's proposal for a four-day work week, questioning the push for better work-life balance and Australia's current productivity slump.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

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