The federal government has blindsided Queensland councils with a surprise Friday afternoon proposal to cut its average disaster recovery funding contribution from 64% to a 50-50 split. LGAQ CEO Alison Smith joined Dean & Sofie on 4BC Breakfast to warn that because local governments already receive a tiny fraction of total tax revenue, this funding […]
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Where to find 50,000 whales: Moreton Bay Marine Park kicks off its biggest season yet on Queensland Day
Tomorrow marks Queensland Day and the highly anticipated official launch of the whale watching season in the state. Captain Kerry Lopez joined Dean & Sofie on 4BC Breakfast to celebrate her 30th anniversary on the water, reflecting on the phenomenal growth of the East Coast whale population from just 100 to over 50,000. Hear more […]
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05/06/2026
From tragedy to honour: Jai Arrow set for major milestone after European health retreat
Mark Geyer joined Dean & Sofie to warn footy fans that this upcoming NRL round is a coin-flip nightmare, with almost any team able to claim victory on the night. He started his tipping off by backing the Sea Eagles to narrowly edge out the Rabbitohs, citing key player returns for both sides. He finished […]
Dean and Sofie / 08:17 /
04/06/2026
Brisbane Showgrounds bound? Don’t let train timetable confusion ruin your Caravan Super Show trip
The Let’s Go Queensland Caravan and Camping Show has officially launched at the Brisbane Showgrounds, showcasing $120 million worth of the latest outdoor lifestyle products. Caravan Trade and Industries Association of Queensland CEO Jason Plant joined Dean & Sofie on 4BC Breakfast to discuss major industry trends, including a massive surge in demand for off-grid, […]
Dean and Sofie / 06:57 /
03/06/2026
Held to ransom: How an overseas scam tanked a local family business’s reviews overnight
A local Jimboomba business, JJ Timber Design, has been targeted by an overseas extortion scam demanding cash in exchange for stopping a barrage of fake 1-star reviews. Owners Jay and James saw their perfect 100% rating plunge overnight, exposing a terrifying vulnerability for small businesses relying on digital trust. Hear more highlights from 4BC Breakfast […]
Dean and Sofie / 06:10 /
02/06/2026
The federal government has blindsided Queensland councils with a surprise Friday afternoon proposal to cut its average disaster recovery funding contribution from 64% to a 50-50 split. LGAQ CEO Alison Smith joined Dean & Sofie on 4BC Breakfast to warn that because local governments already receive a tiny fraction of total tax revenue, this funding […]
Dean and Sofie
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5 hours ago
Where to find 50,000 whales: Moreton Bay Marine Park kicks off its biggest season yet on Queensland Day
Tomorrow marks Queensland Day and the highly anticipated official launch of the whale watching season in the state. Captain Kerry Lopez joined Dean & Sofie on 4BC Breakfast to celebrate her 30th anniversary on the water, reflecting on the phenomenal growth of the East Coast whale population from just 100 to over 50,000. Hear more […]
Dean and Sofie
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05/06/2026
From tragedy to honour: Jai Arrow set for major milestone after European health retreat
Mark Geyer joined Dean & Sofie to warn footy fans that this upcoming NRL round is a coin-flip nightmare, with almost any team able to claim victory on the night. He started his tipping off by backing the Sea Eagles to narrowly edge out the Rabbitohs, citing key player returns for both sides. He finished […]
Dean and Sofie
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04/06/2026
Brisbane Showgrounds bound? Don’t let train timetable confusion ruin your Caravan Super Show trip
The Let’s Go Queensland Caravan and Camping Show has officially launched at the Brisbane Showgrounds, showcasing $120 million worth of the latest outdoor lifestyle products. Caravan Trade and Industries Association of Queensland CEO Jason Plant joined Dean & Sofie on 4BC Breakfast to discuss major industry trends, including a massive surge in demand for off-grid, […]
Dean and Sofie
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03/06/2026
Held to ransom: How an overseas scam tanked a local family business’s reviews overnight
A local Jimboomba business, JJ Timber Design, has been targeted by an overseas extortion scam demanding cash in exchange for stopping a barrage of fake 1-star reviews. Owners Jay and James saw their perfect 100% rating plunge overnight, exposing a terrifying vulnerability for small businesses relying on digital trust. Hear more highlights from 4BC Breakfast […]
Dean and Sofie
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02/06/2026
The federal government has blindsided Queensland councils with a surprise Friday afternoon proposal to cut its average disaster recovery funding contribution from 64% to a 50-50 split. LGAQ CEO Alison Smith joined Dean & Sofie on 4BC Breakfast to warn that because local governments already receive a tiny fraction of total tax revenue, this funding […]
Dean and Sofie
/
5 hours ago
Where to find 50,000 whales: Moreton Bay Marine Park kicks off its biggest season yet on Queensland Day
Tomorrow marks Queensland Day and the highly anticipated official launch of the whale watching season in the state. Captain Kerry Lopez joined Dean & Sofie on 4BC Breakfast to celebrate her 30th anniversary on the water, reflecting on the phenomenal growth of the East Coast whale population from just 100 to over 50,000. Hear more […]
Dean and Sofie
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05/06/2026
From tragedy to honour: Jai Arrow set for major milestone after European health retreat
Mark Geyer joined Dean & Sofie to warn footy fans that this upcoming NRL round is a coin-flip nightmare, with almost any team able to claim victory on the night. He started his tipping off by backing the Sea Eagles to narrowly edge out the Rabbitohs, citing key player returns for both sides. He finished […]
Dean and Sofie
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04/06/2026
Brisbane Showgrounds bound? Don’t let train timetable confusion ruin your Caravan Super Show trip
The Let’s Go Queensland Caravan and Camping Show has officially launched at the Brisbane Showgrounds, showcasing $120 million worth of the latest outdoor lifestyle products. Caravan Trade and Industries Association of Queensland CEO Jason Plant joined Dean & Sofie on 4BC Breakfast to discuss major industry trends, including a massive surge in demand for off-grid, […]
Dean and Sofie
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03/06/2026
Held to ransom: How an overseas scam tanked a local family business’s reviews overnight
A local Jimboomba business, JJ Timber Design, has been targeted by an overseas extortion scam demanding cash in exchange for stopping a barrage of fake 1-star reviews. Owners Jay and James saw their perfect 100% rating plunge overnight, exposing a terrifying vulnerability for small businesses relying on digital trust. Hear more highlights from 4BC Breakfast […]
Dean and Sofie
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02/06/2026
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