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7:44

How much do you budget for your Christmas shop?

4BC Afternoons ·

2024/12/12

ASIC has surveyed just over a thousand Australians, finding that people are ready to spend $783 on average for Christmas. However, the median weekly income is $805. ASIC Commissioner Alan Kirkland joined Dean Miller on 4BC Afternoons to discuss the survey results.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:30

Advocacy group calls for gates to be closed at Mt...

4BC Afternoons ·

2024/12/12

Advocacy group ‘Save The Koalas & Wallabies of Whites Hill’ is calling for the closure of the road up to Mt Gravatt Lookout Reserve at night, after two breeding koala mothers were killed. It is estimated that more than 100 koalas have died in local suburbs over the past year. Spokesperson Sharyn Bartlam told Dean Miller on 4BC Afternoons, "While council has said that the gates are closed from 11pm to 6am, they're actually open." "We have an obligation and a huge role to play in

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115:21

Full Show: 4BC Afternoons with Dean Miller for Sofie...

4BC Afternoons ·

2024/12/11

Which sounds have been added to the NSFA for 2024?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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9:39

'You've got to stand up for your rights': The best...

4BC Afternoons ·

2024/12/11

With the summer heat and heavy rain fueling rapid growth, neighbourly disputes over encroaching trees, falling branches, and clogged drains are inevitable. But what is the best way to handle these situations? Director of Red Tape Busters Shane Bowering told Dean Miller on 4BC Afternoons, "It generally comes down to that first approach." "If you make that first approach to your neighbour in a conciliatory manner and they're a reasonable person, you also take with you some documents or evidence from

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10:23

18-month retirement village buyback timeframe...

4BC Afternoons ·

2024/12/11

Yesterday, it was revealed that retirement village providers in Queensland are not required to pay back residents for 18 months after they leave. CEO of National Seniors Australia called for new state government legislation to amend the buyback timeframe. However, Retirement Living Executive Director Daniel Gannon told Dean Miller on 4BC Afternoons, "Any suggestion that an operator is holding onto the money for 18 months after the home is sold isn't accurate." "We don't see any problems in a

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115:36

Full Show: 4BC Afternoons With Dean Miller for Sofie...

4BC Afternoons ·

2024/12/10

Which Arnott's biscuit is Australia's favourite and what's yours?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:30

Calls for revision of 18-month retirement home...

4BC Afternoons ·

2024/12/10

In Queensland, if a resident wishes to leave a retirement village, the provider is not required to pay back any money for a whopping 18 months. This can leave retirees and their families at risk financially. Today, state ministers will meet for the Consumer Affairs Ministers Network meeting. Chris Grice, the CEO of National Seniors Australia, believes this is a prime opportunity for the newly elected state government to amend the legislation regarding the payback period. Mr. Grice told Dean Miller

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9:33

Preschool intervention could be the answer to youth...

4BC Afternoons ·

2024/12/10

An Australian study spanning more than two decades has found that targeting preschoolers and their families may be the answer to the youth crime problem. The Griffith University Pathways to Prevention Project aims to improve child development systems to reduce youth crime and foster community growth. The leader of the project, Ross Homel, told Dean Miller on 4BC Afternoons, "It was fundamental to our approach that we work through the existing systems in the community." "If you're ever going to have

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115:22

Full Show: 4BC Afternoons with Dean Miller for Sofie...

4BC Afternoons ·

2024/12/09

Unusual names are making a comeback.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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10:31

Vintage baby names are making a comeback!

4BC Afternoons ·

2024/12/09

Vintage names are trending again amongst newborns, appearing in the top names for baby girls. Name Consultant, Michelle Casey, told Dean Miller on 4BC Afternoons, "The vintage names, they are full of charm but they also have a modern usability, which makes them familiar but also really fresh." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:40

Greens unveil $60 million dollar plan to remove ...

4BC Afternoons ·

2024/12/09

The Greens have launched a plan to close loopholes in federal legislation that would remove lethal shark nets. The plan would involve alternative measures to prevent shark attacks such as shark spotter programs, eco-shark barriers, and increased public education, Associate Professor of Environmental Science at Bond University Dr Daryl McPhee told Dean Miller on 4BC Afternoons, "I think we need to transition away from lethal methods but we need not to rush, we need to bring the whole community along

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116:03

Full Show: 4BC Afternoons with Dean Miller for Sofie...

4BC Afternoons ·

2024/12/06

Are gift cards good enough for Christmas gifts?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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11:37

'Long Drive For Drought' initiative aims to raise...

4BC Afternoons ·

2024/12/06

Long Drive for Drought will go to air at 2:15pm on Sunday, on the Nine Network across the country. The piece follows a group of 40-Series Land Cruiser enthusiasts as they set off on an Outback Adventure. The initiative aims to support, and raise awareness for the plight of farmers struggling on the land. Brent Reeman, Founder of Long Drive for Drought, told Dean Miller on 4BC Afternoons, "its primary purpose is to raise money for our chosen charity, Farm Angels. Farm Angels supports Aussie farmers

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9:05

'Full steam ahead': Papua New Guinea's Kokoda Track...

4BC Afternoons ·

2024/12/06

Negotiations between landowners and government officials have recently concluded in Papa New Guinea, resulting in the reopening of the Kokoda track. A longstanding dispute over unpaid government compensation has led to the track's closure for several weeks, resulting in financial consequences. Founder of Adventure Professionals Glen Azar told Dean Miller on 4BC Afternoons, "By the time the season opens up again and definitely by Anzac, we're told full steam ahead." "They've [Kokoda Track Authority]

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115:12

Full Show: 4BC Afternoons with Dean Miller for Sofie...

4BC Afternoons ·

2024/12/05

Which celebrities have you bumped into to?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:45

Sunshine Coast man rescues father and son from rip...

4BC Afternoons ·

2024/12/05

A Sunshine Coast man has rescued a dad and young son from a dangerous rip using a beer keg. Rescuer Matthew Neale told Dean Miller on 4BC Afternoons, "I was just doing my job." "I walked down the beach and thought I might get a bit of practice in doing our beach assessment, and over in the distance, I see a fella waving his arm. I thought struth, this is on me," Mr Neale continued.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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6:47

Fair Work Ombudsman uncovers workplace violations in...

4BC Afternoons ·

2024/12/05

The Fair Work Ombudsman has identified 44 fast food outlets, restaurants, and cafes in Brisbane that violated workplace laws, resulting in fines totaling $162,000. The most frequent violation was the failure to pay penalty rates, with the Ombudsman recovering almost $450,000 for 365 underpaid workers. Fair Work Ombudsman Anna Booth told Dean Miller on 4BC Afternoons, "There were 51 different sites in the event, over these four suburbs Sunnybank, Sunnybank Hills, Macgregor and Robertson."See

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115:23

Full Show: 4BC Afternoons with Dean Miller for Sofie...

4BC Afternoons ·

2024/12/04

CommBank makes turn around.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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7:35

Is Australia's drinking culture changing?

4BC Afternoons ·

2024/12/04

There’s new research coming out of DrinkWise which has revealed a very interesting shift to how Aussies feel about drinking. CEO of DrinkWise, Simon Strahan joined Dean Miller on 4BC Afternoons to discuss the details of the latest research. "Over half of Australians are looking at cutting back their consumption and are looking for ways to do that," Mr Strahan said. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:09

South Korean President declares martial law

4BC Afternoons ·

2024/12/04

There’s major unrest in South Korea today, the President has attempted to declare emergency martial law and accused the opposition of controlling the parliament and sympathising with North Korea. President YOON SUK YEO’s cabinet has now voted to lift it. It’s a big mess and to break it all down we're joined by Neil Fergus, CEO of Intelligent Risks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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