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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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All Episodes

19:14

Sofie's 100 Days of Walking: Special guest Tom Busby

Afternoons with Sofie Formica ·

2025/11/11

You might know him as a rock star, but Busby Marou's Tom Busby has officially traded in his cool truck for the ultimate 'soccer mom car' – a Kia Carnival! Hear his hilarious confession about why practicality now trumps image when you're a dad with four kids.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

10:57

The deadly shift: Drug driving now leads fatal crashes

Afternoons with Sofie Formica ·

2025/11/11

Drug driving has surpassed drink driving as the leading cause of fatal crashes in Queensland. RACQ's Dr. Michael Kane joins us to unpack the alarming statistics and discuss why people are increasingly mixing drugs and alcohol behind the wheel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

116:23

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

Afternoons with Sofie Formica ·

2025/11/10

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en-AU

8:27

How essential gas shortage could raise food prices at...

Afternoons with Sofie Formica ·

2025/11/10

Supermarkets and restaurants are running out of the refrigerant gas needed to keep food cold, threatening a widespread crisis this summer. Executive Director of Refrigerants Australia, Greg Picker joined Sofie Formica to explain why a phase-down policy is causing shortages and huge price increases that will impact every consumer's wallet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

2:10

Former Queensland Police Union President Ian Leavers...

Afternoons with Sofie Formica ·

2025/11/10

Former Police Union President Ian Leavers, a fierce advocate for officer welfare, has died at 58. Sofie Formica shared about his three decades of service, from securing presumptive PTSD legislation to transforming the police union into a financial powerhouse. If you or someone you know needs support, please callLifelineanytime on 13 11 14.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

114:29

Full Show: 4BC Afternoons with Carla Bignasca for...

Afternoons with Sofie Formica ·

2025/11/07

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en-AU

13:17

Is Moorooka the future James Street?

Afternoons with Sofie Formica ·

2025/11/07

Moorooka’s 'Magic Mile' on Ipswich Road, and Salisbury’s Evans Road, are tipped for a big transformation. Chair of the Lord Mayor’s Better Suburbs Initiative, Ross Elliott, joined Carla Bignasca on 4BC Afternoons to discuss the idea behind the potential transformations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

13:29

Should dingoes be allowed as pets?

Afternoons with Sofie Formica ·

2025/11/07

Under proposed biosecurity law updates, Dingoes could be reclassified as domestic dogs, meaning Queenslanders might soon be able to have them as pets. Simon Stretton from the Durong Dingo Sanctuary joined Carla Bignasca on 4BC Afternoons to discuss the concerns and risks associated with the potential change.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

16:19

15,000 tradies needed for the future of Queensland

Afternoons with Sofie Formica ·

2025/11/06

127 billion dollars worth of major construction projects are planned across Queensland over the next five years. CEO of The Queensland Major Contractors Association (QMCA), Andrew Chapman, joined Carla Bignasca on 4BC Afternoons to discuss why Queensland will need at least 15,000 more builders and engineers to keep up with demand.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

9:15

'Back the Bid': Liz Ellis is leading the bid for...

Afternoons with Sofie Formica ·

2025/11/06

Chair of Netball Australia, Liz Ellis, is leading the bid for netball to be added to the 2032 Olympic Games in Brisbane. More than 80,000 Aussies have already signed the 'Back the Bid' pledge. Ellis told Carla Bignasca on 4BC Afternoons, "There's a million people around the country, not only little girls and women, but little boys and men as well, who love our sport, who take to the court in competitions all over the country, who deserve to have their sport represented on the biggest sporting

en-AU

117:54

Full Show: 4BC Afternoons with Carla Bignasca for...

Afternoons with Sofie Formica ·

2025/11/06

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en-AU

117:35

Full Show: 4BC Afternoons with Carla Bignasca for...

Afternoons with Sofie Formica ·

2025/11/05

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en-AU

14:16

GPs nervous about bulk billing under new Medicare scheme

Afternoons with Sofie Formica ·

2025/11/05

The government has vowed that 9 out of 10 medical practices will be fully bulk billed by 2030, under the new Medicare scheme offering bulk billing incentives. Senior GP, Dr. Bruce Willett, joined Carla Bignasca on 4BC Afternoons to talk about why he thinks the goal is extremely unlikely, and why he thinks GPs have very little trust in the scheme.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

124:37

Full Show: 4BC Afternoons with Carla Bignasca for...

Afternoons with Sofie Formica ·

2025/11/04

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en-AU

10:17

Fire ant invasion: One of Queensland's most insidious...

Afternoons with Sofie Formica ·

2025/11/04

CEO of the Invasive Species Council, Jack Gough, donated over $13,000 at a charity auction for a dinner with Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Finance Minister Katy Gallagher to discuss the problem of fire ants. Gough joined Carla Bignasca on 4BC Afternoons to discuss why fire ants are such a huge problem for Queensland, and why they need to stay on the national agenda.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

117:14

Full Show: 4BC Afternoons with Carla Bignasca for...

Afternoons with Sofie Formica ·

2025/11/03

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en-AU

8:58

New data reveals which Australians are working the...

Afternoons with Sofie Formica ·

2025/11/03

KPMG's urban economist, Terry Rawnsley, joined Carla Bignasca on 4BC Afternoons to talk about what stood out the most in the latest jobs report.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

14:34

Why are 1 in 3 kids not playing sport?

Afternoons with Sofie Formica ·

2025/11/03

A new survey by AusPlay has revealed that nearly 1 in 3 Queensland children are not playing any sport, withone of the most common reasons being the cost of living. UQ's Office of 2032 Games Engagement Director, John Cairney, joined Carla Bignasca on 4BC Afternoons to discuss how the costs of sports are stopping kids from participating, and why it's a big concern for the future of sports in Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

116:32

Full Show: 4BC Afternoons with Carla Bignasca for...

Afternoons with Sofie Formica ·

2025/10/31

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en-AU

11:30

New Aged Care Act: What the 'Support at Home' program...

Afternoons with Sofie Formica ·

2025/10/31

Tomorrow marks the start of the New Aged Care Act and the much-anticipated 'Support at Home' program, designed to keep older Australians independent and safe in their own homes for longer. Elizabeth Albury from Australian Unity Home Health explained how the new system will work, focusing on a single, tailored assessment and why families should start planning for "active ageing" early.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

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