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11:47

Victoria takes major step in drug-driving laws, while...

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2025/02/26

This Saturday, Victoria will take a major step in drug-driving laws for medical cannabis patients, while Queensland's laws remain unchanged. In Queensland, testing positive for THC while driving can lead to fines, license suspension, and even a criminal record, even if you're using legally prescribed medication. Medical Advisor at Little Green Pharma, Dr Joe Kosterich, told Sofie Formica on 4BC Afternoons, "I think in Queensland a parliamentary inquiry and the previous government was looking at

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7:11

Brisbane City Council begins early planned burns to...

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2025/02/26

The Brisbane City Council is starting early with planned burns this year, taking advantage of ideal conditions. Fire season in Queensland often begins in July and runs until October, but starting today, crews will burn 45 hectares at Kholo Bushland Reserve. Bernard Trembath from Queensland Bushfire Planning joined Sofie Formica on 4BC Afternoons to discuss planned burns.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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4:09

Is money the only incentive for Aussies?

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2025/02/26

Kmart has reverted to using coins for their trolley, and the federal government is urged to use vouchers to get Australians to change their lifestyles. Sofie wonders whether money is the only incentive to get Aussies moving.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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114:41

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

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2025/02/25

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12:22

Gold Coast rocket ready for takeoff with a special...

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2025/02/25

Gold Coast-based company Gilmour Space Technologies has announced its Eris Block 1 rocketcould launch as early as March, making it the first Australian-built rocket attempting to reach orbit from Australia. There is also a special Australian object that will be along for the journey. Head of Missions Management at Gilmour Space, Matthew Congedi, told Sofie Formica on 4BC Afternoons, "We want to make sure that the spirit of Australia is coming along for the ride with us." "This is the first time that

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6:49

Queensland Minister sets the record straight on Mt...

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2025/02/25

The emergence of past plans to close Mt Beerwah in the Glass House Mountains on the Sunshine Coast has sparked intense debate. Yesterday, it was revealed, that climbing advocacy group Save Our Summit obtained documents through a Right to Information request suggesting the mountain be considered for permanent closure. Today, Minister for the Environment and Tourism, Andrew Powell, told Sofie Formica on 4BC Afternoons, "My response is that there will be categorically no closure to Mount Beerwah on a

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10:44

"Less aware": Study finds women delay seeking help...

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2025/02/25

A new study has revealed that Australian women tend to wait longer to seek emergency help for a heart attack than men. Heart disease kills more than twice as many Australian women as breast cancer, and approximately 40 per cent of heart attacks in women are fatal. Consultant Cardiologist, Dr Esther Davis, told Sofie Formica on 4BC Afternoons, "I think that overall, women tend to think that heart disease isn't something that happens to women, and that still is the case despite, 20 years of us trying

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115:33

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2025/02/24

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13:15

Rocket debris rains down: What happens when space...

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2025/02/24

Last week, one of Elon Musk's SpaceX rockets crashed back to Earth, and a large chunk of a Blue Origin rocket's nose cone washed up on the shore of a Bahamian island. But what happens when space objects fall back into Earth? Astrophysicist & Cosmologist, Brad Tucker, told Sofie Formica on 4BC Afternoons, "The question is always when and where, and this is actually the crux of the problem." "Some of it does burn into the Earth's atmosphere, but for the most part, it does make its way to the

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13:21

"Mind-blowing": Brisbane on track to become a supercity

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2025/02/24

A new report has revealed that Brisbane is on track to be a global lifestyle supercity. RSM Global's Leading Cities report highlights cities going through lightning-speed transformations. RSM Managing Partner, Steve Healey, told Sofie Formica on 4BC Afternoons, "I think in terms of raw numbers, we'll be a city of 6 million people." "That represents one of the highest growth rates that's forecasted in the Asia Pacific region, which of course, in itself is a super economy." "I think the opportunities

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11:33

"A very, very sad day": Third anniversary of Russia's...

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2025/02/24

Today marks three years since Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. On the third anniversary of the war, Russia launched its largest drone attack to date, firing 267 drones in a single, coordinated strike, according to Ukrainian officials. Russian troops have been advancing slowly in eastern Ukraine, with reports indicating a recent slowdown in their progress due to heavy losses. Resource Fellow in the Centre for European Studies at the Australian National University Dr Sonia Mycak told

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111:33

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

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2025/02/21

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11:11

'Part of my DNA': Former Mayor announced as new...

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2025/02/21

Youngcare was founded in 2005 here in Brisbane when David Conry had a difficult experience finding appropriate care for his wife and since establishment, the work of Youngcare over the last two decades is nothing short of extraordinary. Former Noosa Mayor, Clare Stewart has been announced as the new CEO and she told Sofie Formica on 4BC Afternoons, "20 years on, I sit here now and the Youngcare office, and I just shake my head because their legacy is ongoing and it's remarkable."See

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7:05

New research finds concerning correlation between...

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2025/02/21

New research from Flinders University has found a correlation between fitness tracking apps and disordered eating, body image concerns and excessive exercise. Exercise Physiologist, Nutritionist and Neuroscientist, Paul Taylor told Sofie Formica on 4BC Afternoons, "What they found was a correlation, and that's an important word here between disordered eating and particularly using the diet tracker app." "I think if you believe that you do have a problem with disordered eating, then it might be time

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115:21

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

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2025/02/20

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11:32

"The soul leaving the body": New studies finds brain...

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2025/02/20

A new study has captured a surge of brain activity in patients just after their heart stops beating. But what does that mean? Anesthesiologist and Professor at the University of Arizona, Dr. Stuart Hameroff, told Sofie Formica on 4BC Afternoons, "It could be that this burst of activity was the sign of what would be the near-death experience and quite possibly the soul leaving the body."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:57

Brisbane's kerbside chaos: 60+ suburbs await pick-up...

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2025/02/20

Brisbane residents have an excess of unwanted items, with more than 60 suburbs still awaiting kerbside pick-up due to a significant 30% increase in discarded goods. Civic Cabinet Chair for City Standards, Councillor Sarah Hutton, told Sofie Formica on 4BC Afternoons, "We've actually seen an enormous increase in the amount that people have put out on their kerbside, and it is actually taking us a little while to get on top of the backlog." "But can I assure you that our crews are out there and

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10:39

The newest daylight saving forum is open next month

4BC Afternoons ·

2025/02/19

Queensland went to the polls 33 years ago, to determine whether or not the state would introduce daylight saving. To this day, the debate resurfaces each year. University of Queensland Academic, Dr Thomas Sigler, joined Sofie Formica on 4BC Afternoons to discuss the university's forum with the Royal Geographical Society of Queensland.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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115:01

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

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2025/02/19

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13:57

Productivity Commission links decline in housing...

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2025/02/19

The Productivity Commission released a report which investigated Australia's housing construction productivity. Chair of the Productivity Commission, Danielle Wood, told Sofie Formica on 4BC Afternoons, "The key finding and also the most surprising finding was that, productivity of the housing construction sector has gone backwards over the last 30 years." "Getting productivity up is key to getting the housing supply up." "Essentially we found there's no single reason [for low productivity], we find

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