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115:37

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

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2025/04/15

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

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9:19

Petition launched to introduce exclusion zones around...

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2025/04/15

Research published last year investigated the locations of vape stores in Western Australia and found that one-in-three was within 500 metres of a school. Member for Cooper Jonty Bush has started a petition calling on the Brisbane City Council to introduce exclusion zones around schools to prohibit the sale of vapes, tobacco, and e-cigarettes. Ms Bush told Sofie Formica on 4BC Afternoons, "I would say almost every school now has got a vape shop operating within a five-minute walk to them." "We're

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114:57

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

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2025/04/14

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

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7:18

The Great Dunny Hunt is on again!

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2025/04/14

The Great Dunny Hunt is on once again, with Continence Health Australia calling on all Aussies to map our country’s public toilets. The Hunt kicks off today and runs all the way through until Sunday the 11th of May, to coincide with World Continence Week. Chief Executive of Continence Health Australia, Jim Cooper, told Sofie Formica on 4BC Afternoons, "There's over 3.2 million people access the app every year." "We're there to provide services to make sure that there's health outcomes for

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13:39

Health Minister Tim Nicholls puts brakes on...

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2025/04/14

Last week, Health Minister Tim Nicholls restricted Opposition Health Minister Mark Bailey's access to Queensland's hospitals. Health Minister Tim Nicholls told Sofie Formica on 4BC Afternoons, "I've been quite clear to Mr. Bailey he's welcome to attend and he's welcome to apply to attend, give the requisite notice." "And if it suits the clinical needs of the hospital, they are the decision makers in this respect." "Then, yes, he can go in, but I'm not having patients' health and safety put at risk

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4:03

'A game changer': Queensland includes family and...

4BC Afternoons ·

2025/04/14

In Australia, two in five children are exposed to domestic and family violence. As of this week, Queensland's Child Safety reports will include domestic and family violence, and it will be represented by real-time data, which will be available to the Minister. Sofie Formica said on 4BC Afternoons, "I think this is going to be a game changer, and I think it will paint a grim picture, but hopefully shine a light on where that help is needed." "It is not a problem that is going to go away overnight. We

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114:40

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

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2025/04/11

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

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9:04

The results are in! Roy Morgan reveals Customer...

4BC Afternoons ·

2025/04/11

Roy Morgan has released its Customer Satisfaction Awards for 2024, with some familiar names taking out the honours. Of the 38 award winners just over two-thirds, 26, are repeat winners backing up from a victory a year ago. The repeat winners included 15 with a perfect record of 12 monthly wins. Roy Morgan CEO Michele Levine joined Sofie Formica on 4BC Afternoons to discuss the results.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:02

'We can reclaim it': How to harness the power of...

4BC Afternoons ·

2025/04/11

Today is World Breathing Day. You can’t just decide to slow your heart rate or digest faster, but you can choose to take a deep breath, and when you do, you send a powerful message to your body: “We’re safe, we’re okay.” Founder of Breathless Expeditions, Johannes Egberts told Sofie Formica on 4BC Afternoons, "The world is breathless today, anxiety levels are higher than ever, sleep has gone down, stress has gone up, and we're losing our breath in the process." "The

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8:54

Week 2 Election Wrap: Official campaign launches &...

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2025/04/11

Nine radio political editor, Michael Pachi, joined Sofie Formica on 4BC Afternoons to wrap up week 2 of the 2025 federal election.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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115:53

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

4BC Afternoons ·

2025/04/10

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

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12:42

'People are feeling in droves': The struggle of...

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2025/04/10

Today, it has been revealed that some Australian universities are adding students into teaching degrees with ATARs as low as 39. Former principal and founder and CEO of Real Schools, Adam Voigt, told Sofie Formica on 4BC Afternoons on 4BC Afternoons, "The truth is that the 39 could be easily representative of someone who got glandular fever in year 12 and they had a big, big interruption." "Everything else we know about them tells us that they'd be a fabulous teacher, and universities make the

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9:40

Deepfake surge sparks election fears: Most Aussies...

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2025/04/10

A new study has found that deepfake political content is on the rise in Australia, and most voters aren't confident they can spot it. Adobe’s Authenticity in Age of AI 2025 study found that 77% of Australians have noticed an increase in political deepfakes in the past three months, and 69% are concerned about their potential impact on elections. Lecturer in the School in Communications and Arts at the University of Queensland, Dr Anne Kruger, told Sofie Formica on 4BC Afternoons, "We've got

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115:06

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

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2025/04/09

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

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10:16

Brisbane based charity reveals early intervention...

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2025/04/09

'Traction' has built safe and supportive environments for young people, encouraging them through the programs to reach their potential and build a positive future. After 10 years, they have conducted a study to assess their impact which has revealed that investing in early intervention works, not just for the individuals, but also for families, schools and communities. CEO of Traction, Dr Annabel Prescott joined Sofie Formica to discuss the results.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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4:50

'It's a world first': Accessible Story Bridge...

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2025/04/09

The Story Bridge Adventure Climb has today opened the world’s first accessible bridge climb. People with accessibility requirements will now be able to climb the iconic bridge in a specially designed wheelchair, leaving from Howard Smith Wharves. Howard Smith Wharves CEO, Luke Fraser, told Sofie Formica, "Just because you are not as able-bodied or you might just have accessibility challenges, doesn't mean you don't want to do adventure activities." "And that's what we're doing here today, it's

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115:14

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

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2025/04/08

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

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15:46

'More timely than ever': Peter Greste and Richard...

4BC Afternoons ·

2025/04/08

"The Correspondent" tells the story about Australian journalist Peter Greste's unwavering pursuit of truth and the resilience of the human spirit. Greste is portrayed by award-winning Australian actor, producer, and director Richard Roxburgh in the gripping thriller about journalism caught in the crosshairs of political conflict. The stellar pairing joined Sofie Formica on 4BC Afternoons to preview the film before it hits cinemas this week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:45

Autism awareness month: How gut health and nutrition...

4BC Afternoons ·

2025/04/08

April is Autism Awareness Month, a time to reflect, learn, and better understand the many layers of autism. As diagnoses rise, so does our understanding of autism, and one area gaining serious attention is the link between gut health and the brain. Respected autism researcher, Dr Heather Way joined Sofie Formica on 4BC Afternoons to discuss the science behind this link.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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3:55

'Can't continue to happen': Brisbane students trash...

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2025/04/08

An out-of-control Brisbane house party organised by students from Brisbane Boys College has left the owner with a hefty damage bill. Police were called to the home in East Brisbane about 7.45 pm on Saturday, with officers dispersing a large group of people, some of whom had allegedly paid to attend the party. Footage captured that night shows hundreds of revellers at the property, damaging everything from the plumbing to throwing expensive appliances and a mower directly into the pool.See

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