Nine’s US correspondent Jonathan Kearsley joined Sofie Formica to talk about late-night host Jimmy Kimmel’s recent cancellation by his network. Kearsley explained that the decision came after Kimmel’s jokes about Donald Trump’s reaction to the Charlie Kirk assassination and has sparked a major debate about cancel culture and free speech. Hear more highlights from Sofie […]


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Over 400 builder licenses cancelled: What it means for homeowners
New Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) Commissioner, Angelo Lambrinos, joined Sofie Formica to talk about the challenges facing the building sector. Lambrinos addressed the cancellation of hundreds of builder licenses, noting that while the number is a small percentage of all licensees, the QBCC is focused on protecting consumers and has launched a “Home […]
New recycling facility paving the way to solving Australia’s soft plastics problem
A new recycling facility in northern NSW is paving the way for everyday soft plastics to be turned into new products right here in Australia. CEO of iQRenew, Danny Gallagher, joined Sofie Formica on 4BC Afternoons to discuss how it works. Hear more highlights from Sofie Formica below and download the 4BC App on iOS or […]
Australian saved by her dogs during devastating Bali floods
An Australian expat living in Bali has shared how her dogs saved her during the recent devastating floods. Shelly Anissa Sulatumena has lived in Bali for 16 years, and has shared how her dogs saved her during the recent devastating floods, telling 4BC Afternoons about the ongoing and worrying situation. Shelly Anissa Sulatumena told Sofie Formica […]
Life on Mars? NASA rover finds “leopard spots” and “poppy seeds”
Astrophysicist Dr. Brad Tucker joined Sofie Formica to talk about the discovery of “leopard spots” and “poppy seeds” on mudstones from Mars, which may be the strongest potential evidence of ancient microbial life on the planet. Dr. Tucker explained why this is a significant find and discussed the challenges and potential of getting these samples […]
Nine’s US correspondent Jonathan Kearsley joined Sofie Formica to talk about late-night host Jimmy Kimmel’s recent cancellation by his network. Kearsley explained that the decision came after Kimmel’s jokes about Donald Trump’s reaction to the Charlie Kirk assassination and has sparked a major debate about cancel culture and free speech. Hear more highlights from Sofie […]
Over 400 builder licenses cancelled: What it means for homeowners
New Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) Commissioner, Angelo Lambrinos, joined Sofie Formica to talk about the challenges facing the building sector. Lambrinos addressed the cancellation of hundreds of builder licenses, noting that while the number is a small percentage of all licensees, the QBCC is focused on protecting consumers and has launched a “Home […]
New recycling facility paving the way to solving Australia’s soft plastics problem
A new recycling facility in northern NSW is paving the way for everyday soft plastics to be turned into new products right here in Australia. CEO of iQRenew, Danny Gallagher, joined Sofie Formica on 4BC Afternoons to discuss how it works. Hear more highlights from Sofie Formica below and download the 4BC App on iOS or […]
Life on Mars? NASA rover finds “leopard spots” and “poppy seeds”
Astrophysicist Dr. Brad Tucker joined Sofie Formica to talk about the discovery of “leopard spots” and “poppy seeds” on mudstones from Mars, which may be the strongest potential evidence of ancient microbial life on the planet. Dr. Tucker explained why this is a significant find and discussed the challenges and potential of getting these samples […]
The brain’s “waste system” and why it needs your sleep
Sleep researcher Dr. Julia Chapman joined Sofie Formica to talk about the glymphatic system, the brain’s waste disposal system that is most active during sleep. Dr. Chapman explained how this system’s decline with age and poor sleep can lead to the build-up of proteins linked to dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Hear more highlights from Sofie Formica […]
Nine’s US correspondent Jonathan Kearsley joined Sofie Formica to talk about late-night host Jimmy Kimmel’s recent cancellation by his network. Kearsley explained that the decision came after Kimmel’s jokes about Donald Trump’s reaction to the Charlie Kirk assassination and has sparked a major debate about cancel culture and free speech. Hear more highlights from Sofie […]
Over 400 builder licenses cancelled: What it means for homeowners
New Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) Commissioner, Angelo Lambrinos, joined Sofie Formica to talk about the challenges facing the building sector. Lambrinos addressed the cancellation of hundreds of builder licenses, noting that while the number is a small percentage of all licensees, the QBCC is focused on protecting consumers and has launched a “Home […]
New recycling facility paving the way to solving Australia’s soft plastics problem
A new recycling facility in northern NSW is paving the way for everyday soft plastics to be turned into new products right here in Australia. CEO of iQRenew, Danny Gallagher, joined Sofie Formica on 4BC Afternoons to discuss how it works. Hear more highlights from Sofie Formica below and download the 4BC App on iOS or […]
Australian saved by her dogs during devastating Bali floods
An Australian expat living in Bali has shared how her dogs saved her during the recent devastating floods. Shelly Anissa Sulatumena has lived in Bali for 16 years, and has shared how her dogs saved her during the recent devastating floods, telling 4BC Afternoons about the ongoing and worrying situation. Shelly Anissa Sulatumena told Sofie Formica […]
Life on Mars? NASA rover finds “leopard spots” and “poppy seeds”
Astrophysicist Dr. Brad Tucker joined Sofie Formica to talk about the discovery of “leopard spots” and “poppy seeds” on mudstones from Mars, which may be the strongest potential evidence of ancient microbial life on the planet. Dr. Tucker explained why this is a significant find and discussed the challenges and potential of getting these samples […]
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