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New year, old problems: Queensland teachers start 2026 without a deal
As Queensland students return to the classroom for the first day of school in 2026, teachers do so without a resolved pay agreement. Queensland Teachers Union President, Cresta Richardson, joined Dean & Sofie on 4BC Breakfast to highlight that while morale remains high for the new term, the core issues of teacher shortages and safety […]
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27/01/2026
Queensland’s shark surge: Data reveals triple the catches
Shark Expert Dr. Daryl McPhee joined Dean & Sofie on 4BC Breakfast regarding the dramatic increase in shark catches along the Queensland coast. They explored potential reasons for this surge, including changes in commercial fishing regulations, gear modifications, and shifts in environmental factors such as water temperature. Hear more from 4BC Breakfast below, and download […]
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26/01/2026
K’gari at a breaking point: Visitor caps vs. dingo safety
Following the tragic death of a 19-year-old backpacker, Butchulla Aboriginal Group Director Christine Royan joined Dean & Sofie on 4BC Breakfast to argue that the current visitor management plan for K’gari is outdated and dangerously insufficient. She advocated for stricter visitor caps during dingo breeding seasons and an increased presence of on-the-ground rangers to enforce […]
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23/01/2026
Coalition in crisis: Nationals walkout plunges Sussan Ley’s leadership into turmoil
There’s been a catastrophic breakdown in the Liberal-National Coalition following the mass resignation of the Nationals’ shadow ministry, led by David Littleproud, in protest against Sussan Ley’s leadership. Nine Chief Political Reporter Charles Croucher joined Dean & Sofie on 4BC Breakfast to discuss what triggered the conflict. Hear more from 4BC Breakfast below, and download […]
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22/01/2026
Cyber Safety Expert Susan McLean joined Dean & Sofie on 4BC Breakfast to discuss the recurring warnings from the Australian Federal Police regarding the dangers of posting “back to school” photos online. She explained how identifying details like school logos can lead to physical safety risks and how generative AI is now being used to […]
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New year, old problems: Queensland teachers start 2026 without a deal
As Queensland students return to the classroom for the first day of school in 2026, teachers do so without a resolved pay agreement. Queensland Teachers Union President, Cresta Richardson, joined Dean & Sofie on 4BC Breakfast to highlight that while morale remains high for the new term, the core issues of teacher shortages and safety […]
Dean and Sofie
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27/01/2026
Queensland’s shark surge: Data reveals triple the catches
Shark Expert Dr. Daryl McPhee joined Dean & Sofie on 4BC Breakfast regarding the dramatic increase in shark catches along the Queensland coast. They explored potential reasons for this surge, including changes in commercial fishing regulations, gear modifications, and shifts in environmental factors such as water temperature. Hear more from 4BC Breakfast below, and download […]
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26/01/2026
K’gari at a breaking point: Visitor caps vs. dingo safety
Following the tragic death of a 19-year-old backpacker, Butchulla Aboriginal Group Director Christine Royan joined Dean & Sofie on 4BC Breakfast to argue that the current visitor management plan for K’gari is outdated and dangerously insufficient. She advocated for stricter visitor caps during dingo breeding seasons and an increased presence of on-the-ground rangers to enforce […]
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23/01/2026
Coalition in crisis: Nationals walkout plunges Sussan Ley’s leadership into turmoil
There’s been a catastrophic breakdown in the Liberal-National Coalition following the mass resignation of the Nationals’ shadow ministry, led by David Littleproud, in protest against Sussan Ley’s leadership. Nine Chief Political Reporter Charles Croucher joined Dean & Sofie on 4BC Breakfast to discuss what triggered the conflict. Hear more from 4BC Breakfast below, and download […]
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22/01/2026
Cyber Safety Expert Susan McLean joined Dean & Sofie on 4BC Breakfast to discuss the recurring warnings from the Australian Federal Police regarding the dangers of posting “back to school” photos online. She explained how identifying details like school logos can lead to physical safety risks and how generative AI is now being used to […]
Dean and Sofie
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7 hours ago
New year, old problems: Queensland teachers start 2026 without a deal
As Queensland students return to the classroom for the first day of school in 2026, teachers do so without a resolved pay agreement. Queensland Teachers Union President, Cresta Richardson, joined Dean & Sofie on 4BC Breakfast to highlight that while morale remains high for the new term, the core issues of teacher shortages and safety […]
Dean and Sofie
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27/01/2026
Queensland’s shark surge: Data reveals triple the catches
Shark Expert Dr. Daryl McPhee joined Dean & Sofie on 4BC Breakfast regarding the dramatic increase in shark catches along the Queensland coast. They explored potential reasons for this surge, including changes in commercial fishing regulations, gear modifications, and shifts in environmental factors such as water temperature. Hear more from 4BC Breakfast below, and download […]
Dean and Sofie
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26/01/2026
K’gari at a breaking point: Visitor caps vs. dingo safety
Following the tragic death of a 19-year-old backpacker, Butchulla Aboriginal Group Director Christine Royan joined Dean & Sofie on 4BC Breakfast to argue that the current visitor management plan for K’gari is outdated and dangerously insufficient. She advocated for stricter visitor caps during dingo breeding seasons and an increased presence of on-the-ground rangers to enforce […]
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23/01/2026
Coalition in crisis: Nationals walkout plunges Sussan Ley’s leadership into turmoil
There’s been a catastrophic breakdown in the Liberal-National Coalition following the mass resignation of the Nationals’ shadow ministry, led by David Littleproud, in protest against Sussan Ley’s leadership. Nine Chief Political Reporter Charles Croucher joined Dean & Sofie on 4BC Breakfast to discuss what triggered the conflict. Hear more from 4BC Breakfast below, and download […]
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22/01/2026
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