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Function Well founder Darren Bain reveals the philosophy behind his holistic health hubs and shared exclusive details on the massive expansion coming to West End. Listen in to discover why modern fitness requires much more than just a gym floor to be successful.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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A new report revealed that for every entry-level job in Australia, 39 people are now lining up for it. Anglicare Australia's Kasy Chambers joined Sofie Formica to explain why the current employment system is a 'failed experiment' that punishes the vulnerable rather than helping them.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Hollywood heavyweight Russell Crowe didn't hold back at John Laws' state funeral, cracking jokes about "cash for comments" before delivering a touching tribute to the radio legend. Listen to the standout moments from the service, including the emotional rendition of True Blue that left the congregation in tears.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aussie icon Ranger Stacey Thomson joined Sofie Formica for the 100 days walking challenge and shared how a rescue dog named Howie changed her family's plans for a spontaneous empty-nest life. She also opens up about living with her adult daughters and the nostalgic reactions she gets from fans who grew up watching her on TV.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
An eight-year-old lost his life in a horrific e-bike crash last month, and now a 15-year-old faces serious adult-level charges, including dangerous operation causing death. Sofie Formica covers how this heartbreaking incident forces us to confront the problematic reality of powerful, unregulated e-bikes and the responsibilities parents must take before the courts step in.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Degree rates in Australia's outer suburbs, like Beenleigh, sit at just 15%, far below the national average. Sofie Formica speaks to Paul Miles from the Busy Group about how new, free university study hubs are working to close this education gap.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Brisbane International Film Festival is back and differentiating itself from Netflix with truly immersive, "once-in-a-lifetime" events. Festival Director Sophie Mathison joined Sofie Formica to explain how they're turning the city into a stage, including a floating double-bill of Jaws at Streets Beach.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Before you click "buy" on that amazing Black Friday deal, are you sure the site is real? CEO of Leap Strategies Grant Crough joined Carla Bignasca to advise on the red flags scammers are banking on you to miss during the frantic sales rush.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The debate over banning 4WDs from beaches is heating up, but one expert says it doesn't matter if you're a hoon or a respectful driver. Find out why he claims any vehicle on the sand causes massive, irreversible environmental damage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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With 1 in 4 road fatalities being a motorcyclist, riders are tragically overrepresented in crash statistics. Sofie Formica asked RACQ's road safety manager, Joel Tucker, why fatalities have jumped so sharply and whether it's driver behaviour or rider risk-taking to blame.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Deadly asbestos has been detected in children's coloured craft sand, sparking urgent school closures and a national recall. Chair of the Asbestos and Dust and Diseases Research Institute, Peter Tighe, revealed the shocking reason it's been on shelves for five years and details the precise risk to your kids.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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How does a designer from the US who's never set foot in Australia manage to capture our city's spirit in a logo that goes viral? We chat with Caleb Nugent, the man behind the 'Brisbane B,' about his surprise fame and his upcoming trip to the city he's only seen on Google Maps.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The demolished Toombul Shopping Centre site has officially been sold, bringing fresh hope and new investment to the area. Nudgee MP Leanne Linard detailed the new developer's plans for retail and housing, and explained why it won't be "Toombul 2.0".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.