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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

9:30

How $66.9M in Federal funding Is helping students...

Afternoons with Sofie Formica ·

2025/11/18

Degree rates in Australia's outer suburbs, like Beenleigh, sit at just 15%, far below the national average. Sofie Formica speaks to Paul Miles from the Busy Group about how new, free university study hubs are working to close this education gap.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

11:56

BIFF Director Sophie Mathison reveals plan to beat...

Afternoons with Sofie Formica ·

2025/11/18

The Brisbane International Film Festival is back and differentiating itself from Netflix with truly immersive, "once-in-a-lifetime" events. Festival Director Sophie Mathison joined Sofie Formica to explain how they're turning the city into a stage, including a floating double-bill of Jaws at Streets Beach.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

117:19

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

Afternoons with Sofie Formica ·

2025/11/17

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en-AU

7:13

Why scammers love when you rush your Black Friday...

Afternoons with Sofie Formica ·

2025/11/17

Before you click "buy" on that amazing Black Friday deal, are you sure the site is real? CEO of Leap Strategies Grant Crough joined Carla Bignasca to advise on the red flags scammers are banking on you to miss during the frantic sales rush.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

13:40

Expert claims all 4WDs cause "highly destructive"...

Afternoons with Sofie Formica ·

2025/11/17

The debate over banning 4WDs from beaches is heating up, but one expert says it doesn't matter if you're a hoon or a respectful driver. Find out why he claimsany vehicle on the sand causes massive, irreversible environmental damage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

114:56

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

Afternoons with Sofie Formica ·

2025/11/14

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en-AU

12:51

Why are 1-in-4 QLD road deaths motorcyclists?

Afternoons with Sofie Formica ·

2025/11/14

With 1 in 4 road fatalities being a motorcyclist, riders are tragically overrepresented in crash statistics. Sofie Formica asked RACQ's road safety manager, Joel Tucker, why fatalities have jumped so sharply and whether it's driver behaviour or rider risk-taking to blame.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

10:35

Why are schools suddenly closing? Asbestos detected...

Afternoons with Sofie Formica ·

2025/11/14

Deadly asbestos has been detected in children's coloured craft sand, sparking urgent school closures and a national recall. Chair of the Asbestos and Dust and Diseases Research Institute, Peter Tighe, revealed the shocking reason it's been on shelves for five years and details the precise risk to your kids.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

117:38

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

Afternoons with Sofie Formica ·

2025/11/13

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en-AU

11:16

How an Oregon designer's 'fun project' became...

Afternoons with Sofie Formica ·

2025/11/13

How does a designer from the US who's never set foot in Australia manage to capture our city's spirit in a logo that goes viral? We chat with Caleb Nugent, the man behind the 'Brisbane B,' about his surprise fame and his upcoming trip to the city he's only seen on Google Maps.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

10:41

MP Leanne Linard details new vision for Toombul site...

Afternoons with Sofie Formica ·

2025/11/13

The demolished Toombul Shopping Centre site has officially been sold, bringing fresh hope and new investment to the area. Nudgee MP Leanne Linard detailed the new developer's plans for retail and housing, and explained why it won't be "Toombul 2.0".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

117:05

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

Afternoons with Sofie Formica ·

2025/11/12

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

en-AU

10:09

Patti LaBelle reveals the secret to her enduring...

Afternoons with Sofie Formica ·

2025/11/12

Soul icon Patti LaBelle is bringing her legendary voice back to Australia after 30 years for her "80/65 Celebration Tour," marking 80 years of life and 65 years in music. The powerhouse singer shared the secret to her enduring energy and how she chose a set list from six decades of hits. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

13:20

Why a child's death in the NT has experts demanding...

Afternoons with Sofie Formica ·

2025/11/12

Child safety in Australian childcare is under intense scrutiny following horrific Northern Territory incidents, leading to calls for an urgent system overhaul. Georgie Dent, CEO of The Parenthood, joined Sofie Formica to discuss the systemic failings and a new six-point plan demanding early learning be treated as an essential public service.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

117:11

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

Afternoons with Sofie Formica ·

2025/11/11

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

en-AU

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

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

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

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