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7:41

Fire ants found rafting in floodwaters after...

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2025/03/12

Fire ants have been spotted forming rafts and floating with the current in high-density areas such as Logan, the Scenic Rim, and the northern end of the Gold Coast. Invasive Species Council Advocacy Manager, Reece Pianta, told Sofie Formica on 4BC Afternoongs, "We're getting a lot of reports, and people are sending us photos and videos from across the greater Brisbane area, Ipswich right through to the Gold Coast, of these rafting fire ants floating on the flood waters." "They lock their legs

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9:28

CSIRO warns declining Australian diet quality poses...

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2025/03/12

The CSIRO has released research that paints a concerning picture of the nation’s future eating habits. The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health reveals that, without intervention, Australians are expected to eat more unhealthy foods while cutting back on healthy options, making it unlikely that the nation will meet nutrition targets. Senior CSIRO Research Scientist Dr Gilly Hendrie told Sofie Formica, "What we found with the modelling that we did with this decline in diet

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6:44

"Worse than last time": Laidley begins clean-up after...

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2025/03/12

The town of Laidley in the Lockyer Valley began its clean-up after it was inundated with major flooding in the wake of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred Owner of the Birdhouse at Laidley, Jane Matthews, told Sofie Formica on 4BC Afternoons, "I've been told it was worse than the 2022 flood when it came through quite high, so, it was much worse than last year, and it lasted a lot longer." "I'm glad I did prepare early, even though it's obviously taking a huge hit to my business being closed for that long

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115:57

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

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2025/03/11

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3:29

Brisbane City Council provides update on bus, train...

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2025/03/11

The Brisbane City Council has provided the latest update on bus, train, and parking services.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:15

Mould expert answers questions about cleanup...

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2025/03/11

As the rain stops and the sun starts to come out, this means the beginning of mould. CEO of Mouldmen, Gerard Murtagh, joined Sofie Formica on 4BC Afternoons to discuss the best way to deal with mould.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:33

"Proved to be effective": Emmanuel City Mission...

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2025/03/11

Emmanuel City Mission has been working tirelessly alongside Micah Projects to provide safe places in South Brisbane for people sleeping rough amid ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Director of Emmanuel City Mission, Roby Curtis, on 4BC Afternoons, "It proved to be effective and certainly probably sparked a conversation around, what it is to have a facility like that in the midst of a city like Brisbane, the size of which Brisbane is and, what can we do to sort of offset public sleeping in general, not

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6:45

"95% of people back-up and running by Friday":...

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2025/03/11

Hundreds of thousands of residents across South East Queensland are without power as the after-effects of Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred continue. Energex Spokesperson Danny Donald told Sofie Formica on 4BC Afternoons, "We're aiming to get 95% of people back up and running by Friday." "But there will be people on Saturday and Sunday, of course, and they are the places that have been belted and places that we haven't been able to gain access for various issues." "But we are aiming to get 100% of people

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121:49

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

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2025/03/10

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6:22

Ipswich issued 'Watch and Act: Prepare to Leave'...

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2025/03/10

Ipswich is bracing for potential widespread flooding across the region, with residents advised to prepare to leave. Mayor Teresa Harding told Sofie Formica, "It is going to be a major flood, and we have the latest flood modelling updated on our disaster dashboard so people can go in there and have a look so they can make arrangements."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:13

Hardship grants available for Redlands, Gold Coast,...

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2025/03/10

As rain begins to ease in some parts of Southeast Queensland, the mammoth task of getting back to life as normal begins. Major General Jake Ellwood, Chief Executive Officer of the Queensland Reconstruction Authority told Sofie Formica, "The first place to go is 1800 173 349, or www.qld.gov.au/disasterhelp."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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115:22

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

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2025/03/06

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5:32

"Longer period of rainfall": Thursday's update from...

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2025/03/06

Millions of Queenslanders are preparing and waiting for the first cyclone to cross the state’s southern coast in half a century. Tropical Cyclone Alfred has been delayed in its landfall and is predicted to hit South East Queensland by Friday night or early Saturday morning as a Category 2 system. BOM Senior Meteorologist Dean Narramore told Sofie Formica on 4BC Afternoons, "Its approach and even its impact until as we get into Friday night into the early hours of Saturday morning, so delayed

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7:38

Lismore prepares for the worst, just three years...

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2025/03/06

Lismore and the northern rivers are in the firing line of Cyclone Alfred. It comes as the community is still dealing with the scars of the devastating floods three years ago. Lismore Mayor Steve Krieg told Sofie Formica on 4BC Afternoons, "My youngest is 13 years old, and she's preparing to evacuate for the second time in three years from her home and everything she knows and everything she's comfortable with."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:04

Gold Coast residents warned to stay away from beaches...

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2025/03/06

Meteorologists warn the slower speed of Alfred’s advance means East Coast communities are in for “extended and more prolonged periods of significant and major wave heights and heavy rain”. The storm surge is attracting crowds to line the coastline to catch a glimpse of the rare event, but residents are being warned of extremely dangerous conditions. Gold Coast Acting Mayor Donna Gates told Sofie Formica on 4BC Afternoons, "Just don't go there." "There's plenty of vision available

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115:03

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

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2025/03/05

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8:04

Micah Projects helping the homeless community as...

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2025/03/05

4BC has been contacted by numerous listeners regarding the safety of the homeless community as Tropical Cyclone Alfred looms. CEO of Micah Projects, Karyn Walsh, told Sofie Formica on 4BC Afternoons, "We're trying to really put all our energy into getting motel accommodation. Because that's the safest thing that people have a room in their own space, and we're working with the Department of Housing to make that happen." "Helping people pack up their tents, helping people, we've got a place where

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8:24

"Doing all we can": Redlands City Mayor shares how...

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2025/03/05

South East Queensland residents are bracing for Tropical Cyclone Alfred, with heavy rain and winds expected to reach the coast by late Thursday night and early Friday morning. Redlands Mayor Jos Mitchell told Sofie Formica on 4BC Afternoons, "We are working with state government at the moment to find alternatives for places of refuge." "We have been also working hand in hand with QPS. QPS have done a fantastic job notifying residents that are in low-lying areas." "We've got a great team working here

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6:25

"Will cross as a Category 2": Wednesday's update from...

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2025/03/05

Millions of Queenslanders are being told to prepare amid warnings of the first cyclone to cross the state’s southern coast in half a century. Tropical Cyclone Alfred will make landfall in South East Queensland by Thursday night or early Friday morning as a Category 2 system. BOM Senior Meteorologist Dean Narramore told Sofie Formica on 4BC Afternoons, "It's currently a Category 2 and will cross as a Category 2, not Category 3 at this stage." "Look, there's a tiny window that it might

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1:28

4BC begins emergency rolling coverage of Tropical...

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2025/03/05

4BC will begin 24-hour coverage from 5:30 am tomorrow March 6th to provide the latest around-the-clock updates on Tropical Cyclone Alfred.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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