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Listen to 4BC Afternoons with Sofie Formica, weekdays from Midday - 3pmSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.
A person has sneakily blocked a speed camera with an excavator on a busy Adelaide road. Sofie Formica asked if this is a funny act of rebellion, or a public safety concern?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Career expert Sally McKibbin, discussed new data revealing the significant financial cost of job searching - up to $200 per search! Both job seekers and nearly half of employers agree that candidates should be compensated for interview time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Champion Australian Cyclist Robbie McEwen, reflected on the challenges of transitioning from a champion cyclist to life post-competition, sharing how his experiences shaped a new career path, including owning a Gold Coast café. He joined Sofie Formica on 4BC Afternoons to discussed how team building in business is surprisingly similar to the world of elite sport.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Brisbane’s very own Mick McLoughlin broke a golf chipping record in an effort to raise money for Ronald McDonald House Charities. Mick broke the Guinness World Record, hitting 11,052 golf balls into a target in 24 hours, and has raised over $107,000 so far of his $250,000 goal. You can donate here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mayor of Logan Jon Raven has detailed why he is pushing for a motion to support shift workers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.




