Queensland Transport Minister Brent Mickelberg joined Dean & Sofie on 4BC Breakfast to address the escalating dispute between rail workers and the state government that has reduced network services to 80% capacity. He firmly denied accusations of a worker lockout, insisting that staff who refuse to complete their full duties are holding commuters to “ransom” […]
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Time is ticking: When a beloved bowls club takes on developers for its future
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Queensland Rail dispute: Union announces disruptive work bans ahead of NRL Magic Round
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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Queensland construction crisis: Why trade apprenticeships plummet 10%
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Queensland Transport Minister Brent Mickelberg joined Dean & Sofie on 4BC Breakfast to address the escalating dispute between rail workers and the state government that has reduced network services to 80% capacity. He firmly denied accusations of a worker lockout, insisting that staff who refuse to complete their full duties are holding commuters to “ransom” […]
Dean and Sofie
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1 hour ago
Why India has officially overtaken England as Australia’s top migrant birthplace
New data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics reveals that India has officially surpassed England as the top country of birth for overseas-born Australians, with 971,000 Indian-born residents. Demographer Mark McCrindle joined Dean & Sofie on 4BC Breakfast to explain that this permanent shift, driven by skilled visas and international students, is bringing new cultural […]
Dean and Sofie
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01/05/2026
Time is ticking: When a beloved bowls club takes on developers for its future
The Coorparoo Bowls Club is facing potential closure after a lease oversight left the land’s owner, Bowls Queensland, poised to sell the property to developers. In response, the club has launched a state government petition and is pursuing heritage listings to protect the 97-year-old community hub. Hear more highlights from 4BC Mornings below and download […]
Dean and Sofie
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29/04/2026
Queensland Rail dispute: Union announces disruptive work bans ahead of NRL Magic Round
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
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28/04/2026
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
Queensland Transport Minister Brent Mickelberg joined Dean & Sofie on 4BC Breakfast to address the escalating dispute between rail workers and the state government that has reduced network services to 80% capacity. He firmly denied accusations of a worker lockout, insisting that staff who refuse to complete their full duties are holding commuters to “ransom” […]
Dean and Sofie
/
1 hour ago
Why India has officially overtaken England as Australia’s top migrant birthplace
New data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics reveals that India has officially surpassed England as the top country of birth for overseas-born Australians, with 971,000 Indian-born residents. Demographer Mark McCrindle joined Dean & Sofie on 4BC Breakfast to explain that this permanent shift, driven by skilled visas and international students, is bringing new cultural […]
Dean and Sofie
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01/05/2026
Time is ticking: When a beloved bowls club takes on developers for its future
The Coorparoo Bowls Club is facing potential closure after a lease oversight left the land’s owner, Bowls Queensland, poised to sell the property to developers. In response, the club has launched a state government petition and is pursuing heritage listings to protect the 97-year-old community hub. Hear more highlights from 4BC Mornings below and download […]
Dean and Sofie
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29/04/2026
Queensland Rail dispute: Union announces disruptive work bans ahead of NRL Magic Round
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
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28/04/2026
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 […]
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