The Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) is initiating lower-level industrial action, including paperwork and overtime bans, after rejecting the Queensland government’s latest wage offer. While Union President Steph White insisted members want to keep trains running for the upcoming NRL Magic Round, Dean & Sofie on 4BC Breakfast expressed scepticism about the inevitable disruptions […]
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The Queensland paradox: Why locals pay more for groceries grown in their own backyard
The escalating conflict in the Middle East has driven up global fuel prices, forcing a historic intervention from the Fair Work Commission to protect Australia’s transport operators from absorbing the costs. Consequently, consumers are feeling the pinch at the checkout, with dairy and fresh produce prices rising rapidly as the supply chain strains under pressure. […]
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The Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) is initiating lower-level industrial action, including paperwork and overtime bans, after rejecting the Queensland government’s latest wage offer. While Union President Steph White insisted members want to keep trains running for the upcoming NRL Magic Round, Dean & Sofie on 4BC Breakfast expressed scepticism about the inevitable disruptions […]
Dean and Sofie
/
13 hours ago
Queensland construction crisis: Why trade apprenticeships plummet 10%
Despite a massive pipeline of construction work across the state, new trade apprenticeship commencements have unexpectedly dropped by 10%. Master Builders Executive Manager Michael Hopkins joined Dean & Sofie on 4BC Breakfast to explain that to secure our future workforce, the government must continue wage subsidies for small businesses and fast-track skilled migration. Hear more […]
Dean and Sofie
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27/04/2026
Who is harvesting your data? The invisible threat lurking behind every online sign-up
Cybersecurity expert Dr. Dennis Desmond joined Dean & Sofie on 4BC Breakfast to issue a stark warning about the thriving dark web market where personal data, from tax file numbers to Netflix logins, is sold for shockingly low prices. He urges the public to be vigilant about sharing information online, particularly concerning children, as criminals […]
Dean and Sofie
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22/04/2026
The Queensland paradox: Why locals pay more for groceries grown in their own backyard
The escalating conflict in the Middle East has driven up global fuel prices, forcing a historic intervention from the Fair Work Commission to protect Australia’s transport operators from absorbing the costs. Consequently, consumers are feeling the pinch at the checkout, with dairy and fresh produce prices rising rapidly as the supply chain strains under pressure. […]
Dean and Sofie
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21/04/2026
Inside Trojans Trek: The award-winning program giving veterans a vital circuit breaker
Trojans Trek is a completely free, wilderness-based intervention program helping veterans and first responders navigate PTSD through peer support and nature. Led entirely by individuals with lived experience, the seven-day retreat shifts the focus from illness to wellness, proving so successful that it has been nominated for multiple national awards. Hear more highlights from 4BC […]
Ben Davis
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17/04/2026
The Rail, Tram and Bus Union (RTBU) is initiating lower-level industrial action, including paperwork and overtime bans, after rejecting the Queensland government’s latest wage offer. While Union President Steph White insisted members want to keep trains running for the upcoming NRL Magic Round, Dean & Sofie on 4BC Breakfast expressed scepticism about the inevitable disruptions […]
Dean and Sofie
/
13 hours ago
Queensland construction crisis: Why trade apprenticeships plummet 10%
Despite a massive pipeline of construction work across the state, new trade apprenticeship commencements have unexpectedly dropped by 10%. Master Builders Executive Manager Michael Hopkins joined Dean & Sofie on 4BC Breakfast to explain that to secure our future workforce, the government must continue wage subsidies for small businesses and fast-track skilled migration. Hear more […]
Dean and Sofie
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27/04/2026
Who is harvesting your data? The invisible threat lurking behind every online sign-up
Cybersecurity expert Dr. Dennis Desmond joined Dean & Sofie on 4BC Breakfast to issue a stark warning about the thriving dark web market where personal data, from tax file numbers to Netflix logins, is sold for shockingly low prices. He urges the public to be vigilant about sharing information online, particularly concerning children, as criminals […]
Dean and Sofie
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22/04/2026
The Queensland paradox: Why locals pay more for groceries grown in their own backyard
The escalating conflict in the Middle East has driven up global fuel prices, forcing a historic intervention from the Fair Work Commission to protect Australia’s transport operators from absorbing the costs. Consequently, consumers are feeling the pinch at the checkout, with dairy and fresh produce prices rising rapidly as the supply chain strains under pressure. […]
Dean and Sofie
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21/04/2026
Inside Trojans Trek: The award-winning program giving veterans a vital circuit breaker
Trojans Trek is a completely free, wilderness-based intervention program helping veterans and first responders navigate PTSD through peer support and nature. Led entirely by individuals with lived experience, the seven-day retreat shifts the focus from illness to wellness, proving so successful that it has been nominated for multiple national awards. Hear more highlights from 4BC […]
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