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11:09

Why the uncultured Queenslander stereotype is dead

4BC Afternoons ·

2025/12/08

Brisbane Powerhouse CEO Louise Bezzina hits back at the "uncultured bogan" cliché, revealing why The New York Times was "bamboozled" by Brisbane's securing of exclusive international shows. She explained how the state's outdoor lifestyle is actually a cultural superpower and previewed the major changes coming to the local arts scene.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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117:05

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

4BC Afternoons ·

2025/12/05

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

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10:26

Tom Steinfort on what moments have defined Australian...

4BC Afternoons ·

2025/12/05

From the Cronulla Riots to the Lindt Café siege, Tom Steinfort joined Carla Bignasca to discuss the defining moments that have shaped our nation in the new series Events That Changed Australia. He opened up about his own experiences on the frontline of history, including the day he witnessed the "surface of the moon" devastation of the 2009 bushfires.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:23

The seven-year mission to predict monster hailstorms...

4BC Afternoons ·

2025/12/05

After a week of supercell destruction, a new project is deploying high-tech "hail plates" to finally crack the code on forecasting giant hail. UQ’s Matthew Mason explained how this data could revolutionise roof design and why he needs you to store storm debris in your freezer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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117:56

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

4BC Afternoons ·

2025/12/04

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

en-AU

7:38

Lisa Cox reveals the life-changing impact of the...

4BC Afternoons ·

2025/12/04

After suffering a stroke at 24, ambassador Lisa Cox shared the stark reality of being a young person trapped in a system built for the elderly. Hear how the Youngcare Christmas Appeal is fighting to give young Australians back their freedom, dignity, and choice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

en-AU

12:43

Why Logan City Council is betting on Olympic baseball...

4BC Afternoons ·

2025/12/04

Logan Mayor Jon Raven joined Carla Bignasca to discuss the region's exploding property market and his bold plan to secure Olympic baseball for the city by 2032. He explained why high-density living is the key to affordability and shared details on the star-studded Christmas carols taking over Meadowbrook this weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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120:01

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

4BC Afternoons ·

2025/12/03

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

en-AU

13:24

How new zoning laws aim to help young families enter...

4BC Afternoons ·

2025/12/03

With Brisbane house prices hitting nine times the median income, Ross Elliott discussed why the Council's new "salt and pepper" density approach is vital for young families trying to enter the market. He explained why the days of heavy industry in the suburbs are over and predicted which areas could become the next James Street or West Village.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:40

Side hustle blues: Why extra cash is actually costing...

4BC Afternoons ·

2025/12/03

We assume a side hustle fixes financial stress, but new UQ research suggests the extra cash comes at a shocking cost to your life satisfaction. Find out why "moonlighters" are reporting significantly lower well-being scores despite the bigger paycheque.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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117:47

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

4BC Afternoons ·

2025/12/02

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

en-AU

7:48

How a life-changing grant gave Ipswich local Jason...

4BC Afternoons ·

2025/12/02

After a dislocated hip left him confined to his bed and in constant pain, Jason Borys feared his active life was over. Hear the inspiring story of how a Youngcare grant provided the specialist wheelchair that restored his independence and allowed him to rejoin the community.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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116:22

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

4BC Afternoons ·

2025/12/01

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

en-AU

6:27

SEQ to smash 5 million population mark four years...

4BC Afternoons ·

2025/12/01

South East Queensland is facing a population explosion as young families flee Sydney’s multi-million dollar property market for a better life in the north.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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113:20

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

4BC Afternoons ·

2025/11/28

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

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8:52

Why Rachael Beck stepped away from fame for a decade

4BC Afternoons ·

2025/11/28

Aussie icon Rachael Beck joined Sofie Formica to preview the hilarious twists of the new Cluedo stage show arriving at QPAC this January. She also opened up about her ten-year hiatus from the limelight and the touching personal reason she is finally ready to reinvent herself.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:00

Why your brain is wired to overspend on Black Friday

4BC Afternoons ·

2025/11/28

Do you find yourself adding items to your cart even when you know you shouldn't, simply because the savings look irresistible? Dr Anastasia Hronis shared with Sofie Formica how retailers hijack your dopamine pathways to trigger addictive behaviours and learn the psychologist's top tip to resist the urge to splurge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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117:26

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

4BC Afternoons ·

2025/11/27

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

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9:49

From rugby injury to advocacy: How Ben Harvey is...

4BC Afternoons ·

2025/11/27

After a teenage rugby injury changed his life forever, Youngcare’s Ben Harvey shared his powerful lived experience of navigating the disability sector before the NDIS existed. Listen to find out how he is now helping others escape aged care and why he says the disability community is the one minority group anyone can join at any time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:53

Why global streaming algorithms are silencing...

4BC Afternoons ·

2025/11/27

On Ausmusic T-Shirt Day, a new report revealed how platforms like Spotify are failing local talent, with the number of featured Australian artists dropping by 20 per cent. Discover why our homegrown acts are struggling to compete against US giants and the new initiatives launching to help save our music culture.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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