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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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16:04

'Pretty major shift': Expert breaks down big...

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2025/05/13

The fallout of the federal election continues, with Labor winning 93 seats with three yet to be called. Labor and the Nationals have retained their leaders, while the Liberal Party has elected a new leader, and the Greens are yet to decide. Independent researcher, Dr Scott Prasser, told Sofie Formica on 4BC Afternoons, "I regard this as a pretty major shift in Australian politics. A Labor Government getting one of the biggest majorities in their history and the non-Labor side of politics really been

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115:27

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2025/05/12

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10:12

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo marks 75th...

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2025/05/12

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo will celebrate its 75th anniversary at Suncorp Stadium in 2026 with 'The Heroes Who Made Us.' Artistic Director of the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, Alan Lane, told Sofie Formica on 4BC Afternoons, "So it's our 75th year. So the heroes who made us, first of all, talks to the heroes who have made 75 years of shows." "So our performers, our volunteer performers in the tattoo performers, the military performers, our audiences, our international guests, all of that

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8:46

'Not very consistent': Woolworths announces price...

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2025/05/12

Woolworths has announced price reductions on almost 400 products, which will remain lowered until at least 2026. But, does that mean that shoppers will see significant discounts? Retail and Consumer Behaviour Expert at QUT, Gary Mortimer, told Sofie Formica on 4BC Afternoons, "What your listeners will start to notice is that these price discounts or declines aren't significant. They may only be $0.50 or $0.60, they may only be a dollar at most." "But what they're doing is they're looking at the

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10:41

Jacinta Nampijinpa Price to leave Nationals and join...

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2025/05/09

Jacinta Nampijinpa Price has revealed she will leave the National Party to join the Liberal Party after the federal election. 9Radio's Federal Politics Reporter, Michael Pachi, joined Sofie Formica on 4BC Afternoons to discuss Ms Price's party switch and what it means for Australian politics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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8:40

Expert weighs in on evolving meaning of Mother's Day

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2025/05/09

Mother's Day is this weekend, which can be a time to celebrate the amazing mothers in our lives. But for some, it can be a difficult time, either no longer having their mother, or being estranged, or those for whom the dream of motherhood has not been realised. Author, social commentator, and university lecturer, Dr Rachel Matthews, joined Sofie Formica on 4BC Afternoons to discuss the future of Mother's Day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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114:13

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2025/05/09

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9:46

Queensland leading public health campaign to ban...

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2025/05/08

More than 1,000 health and welfare experts reviewed Queensland's domestic discipline laws, and have found smacking children should be against the law. The Queensland Law Reform Commission is proposing the banning of corporal punishment that injures a child and the banning of force applied to the child's head, face, or neck. Associate Professor at the University of Queensland's Centre for Mental Health Research and member of the Queensland Child Death Review Board, Divna Haslam, told Sofie Formica on

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115:37

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2025/05/08

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7:37

Mates Day: New research suggests that half of...

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2025/05/08

New research from Snapchat has revealed that nearly half of Australians don't have a best friend. Social researcher and generations expert, Dr Claire Madden, told Sofie Formica on 4BC Afternoons, "This research that Snapchat did on looking at the state of Australian friendships today found that we still really value friendships, as in the ones where we catch up with people over a meal and build those friendships." "But it showed that 44% of Australians say they don't have that one best friend, that

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115:12

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

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2025/05/07

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9:32

Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred study reveals safety risks...

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2025/05/07

Following the aftermath of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, James Cook University partnered with Natural Hazards Research Australia to investigate the extent of destruction. The report revealed a popular building technique used on fairly modern high rises in Brisbane and across the South-East had the potential to turn balcony pavers into deadly missiles. Chief Engineer of the James Cook University Cyclone Testing Station, David Henderson, told Sofie Formica on 4BC Afternoons, "We did dodge a bullet with

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1:37

Brisbane to hold Candle Lighting Vigil to honour...

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2025/05/07

Tonight, the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre will host the annual Candle Lighting Vigil to remember those who lost their lives to family and domestic violence. The speakers will include Minister for Child Safety and the Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence, Amanda Camm, and Acting Queensland Police Commissioner Shane Chelepy. The vigil will begin at 5:30pm at the Sky Room and Terrace.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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115:05

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2025/05/06

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11:22

Expert weighs in on current state of Australia's...

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2025/05/06

New data has revealed that over 3000 firearms were reported stolen in the past five years, and more than 2000 remain unaccounted for in Queensland. There are around one million firearms legally registered in the state. Associate Professor of criminology at Bond University, Dr Terry Goldsworthy, told Sofie Formica on 4BC Afternoons, "I don't think it's got more relaxed. I mean, if you look at Australia." "I was writing a book chapter on the militarisation of our police and our ownership of firearms

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2:35

BREAKING: Ezra Mam not selected for Broncos after...

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2025/05/06

Ezra Mam has served his nine-match suspension after being charged with drug driving. Although Mam was eligible to play for the Broncos this weekend, Wide World of Sports host Peter Psaltis revealed he has not been selected.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5:34

Beachgoers reminded to swim between flags following...

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2025/05/05

Surf Life Saving Queensland is urging beachgoers to swim between the flags at monitored beaches.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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115:30

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

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2025/05/05

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112:15

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

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2025/05/02

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8:35

Josh Groban shines bright with new album 'Gems'

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2025/05/02

Tony, Emmy, and Grammy-nominated artist Josh Groban is releasing his newest album, 'Gems.' The 18-track album is a hand-picked collection of his favourite songs with two new additions, “Be Alright” and “Open Hands." Mr Groban told Sofie Formica on 4BC Afternoons, "You record a bunch of songs and you just have absolutely no idea what word or series of words will describe the year you've been through." "We just kind of thought, you know, as we were talking about it, you know what

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