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Listen to 4BC Afternoons with Sofie Formica, weekdays from Midday - 3pmSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tomorrow marks the start of the New Aged Care Act and the much-anticipated 'Support at Home' program, designed to keep older Australians independent and safe in their own homes for longer. Elizabeth Albury from Australian Unity Home Health explained how the new system will work, focusing on a single, tailored assessment and why families should start planning for "active ageing" early.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Long-time sports broadcaster Peter Psaltis opens up about his 29-year career, sharing how he began in radio immediately after school and detailing the thrill of calling NRL games, such as the recent Broncos Grand Final qualifier at Suncorp Stadium. Salty joined Sofie and offered an honest take on the sacrifices needed in sports broadcasting and the importance of staying in your lane when covering the games.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Shocking figures reveal 1 in 6 older Australians experience elder abuse, far exceeding what many realise. Hear from the CEO of Aged and Disability Advocacy Australia, Geoff Rowe, about a recent theft case and what you can do to protect your loved ones, including his own father's story. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Four Corners investigation into Australia's childcare safety has left parents horrified — why is the government staying silent? Advocacy group For Parents founder Cecilia Cobb argued the crisis proves the one-size-fits-all day care model is broken and families need more choice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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After nearly 40 years in law enforcement, Queensland's Deputy Commissioner Shane Chelepy explains why he's stepping out early and how a taste of downtime influenced his decision to retire. He shared with Sofie Formica on Afternoons the moment he realised, like a professional footballer, that it was the right time to hang up his uniform.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Logan woman Tammy Robinson has been named Queensland’s kindest person by women’s apparel retailer Black Pepper. Tammy founded Formally Ever After in 2019 to help year 12 students who couldn’t afford formal wear for their school formals. She joined Sofie Formica on 4BC Afternoons to talk about where it all started. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A major youth crime announcement for Queensland today saw Director-General Bob Gee announced as the interim Victims Commissioner. Voice for Victims founder Ben Cannon joined Sofie Formica on 4BC Afternoons to talk about the importance of the role and what work needs to be done to put victims first. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Sofie Formica was joined by Bernard Fanning, who shares his insights on life after Powderfinger and peak fame. Twenty years on, the Aussie icon opens up about the personal journey of re-learning his solo debut for a special anniversary show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Champagne expert Bernadette O'Shea joined Sofie Formica on World Champagne Day to discuss why bubbly shouldn't be reserved just for celebrations. Learn the true definition of champagne, and why it only comes from a specific chalk-rich region in France.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The state’s oldest licensed pub, The Grandview Hotel in Cleveland, has reopened after a year-long transformation. CEO Craig Shearer joined Carla Bignasca to discuss the preservation of the building's heritage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
New research from the University of Queensland has found that a standard MRI scan of a person's tongue can serve as an early biomarker for motor neurone disease. Carla Bignasca was joined by research lead at the University of Queensland Dr. Thomas Shaw to address the significant challenge of early MND detection.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Arnott's Executive Chef Vanessa Horton joined Sofie Formica to celebrate the love and nostalgia surrounding Arnott's biscuits. To mark their 160th anniversary, Arnott's has launched "Arnott's The Cookbook", a collection of recipes using their biscuits and crackers in reimagined ways.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.




