Best of 4BC Breakfast with Sofie Formica, December 1st-5th, 2025

Listen to Sofie Formica on 4BC Breakfast weekdays from 5.30am-9am.

Listen to Sofie Formica on 4BC Breakfast weekdays from 5.30am-9am.

FULL SHOW: 4BC Breakfast with Sofie Formica, December 5th, 2025

The Albanese government is considering a radical intervention to act as a bulk buyer of natural gas, reselling it at a discount to prevent manufacturing closures.

Financial Expert Scott Phillips joined Sofie Formica on 4BC Breakfast to criticise the move as a disguised subsidy that burdens taxpayers without solving the long-term supply shortage.

The Albanese government is considering a radical intervention to act as a bulk buyer of natural gas, reselling it at a discount to prevent manufacturing closures.
Financial Expert Scott Phillips joined Sofie Formica on 4BC Breakfast to criticise the move as a disguised subsidy that burdens taxpayers without solving the long-term supply shortage.

Gas market shakeup: Government eyes bulk buying to save manufacturers

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Productivity Expert from This Productive Australia, Matt Cowdroy, joined Sofie Formica on 4BC Breakfast to discuss the common drop in workplace focus as the summer holidays approach.

He offers practical strategies, such as creating a "second brain" through detailed lists, to help employees manage their tasks.

Productivity Expert from This Productive Australia, Matt Cowdroy, joined Sofie Formica on 4BC Breakfast to discuss the common drop in workplace focus as the summer holidays approach.
He offers practical strategies, such as creating a "second brain" through detailed lists, to help employees manage their tasks.

Beating the holiday slump: How to maintain focus in December

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FULL SHOW: 4BC Breakfast with Sofie Formica, December 4th, 2025

Olympian Cate Campbell joined Sofie Formica on 4BC Breakfast to discuss he newly unveiled Brisbane 2032 slogan, "Believe, Belong, Become".

She emphasises that this announcement marks a pivotal shift from the consultation phase to the physical delivery and execution of the Games.

Olympian Cate Campbell joined Sofie Formica on 4BC Breakfast to discuss he newly unveiled Brisbane 2032 slogan, "Believe, Belong, Become".
She emphasises that this announcement marks a pivotal shift from the consultation phase to the physical delivery and execution of the Games.

Believe, belong, become: Brisbane 2032 unveils new slogan

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The Australian government is preparing to overhaul the NDIS by mid-2026, replacing human discretion with computer-generated funding plans to manage spiralling costs.

UNSW Associate Professor Georgia van Toorn joined Sofie Formica on 4BC Breakfast to talk about the risks of favouring the algorithm.

The Australian government is preparing to overhaul the NDIS by mid-2026, replacing human discretion with computer-generated funding plans to manage spiralling costs.
UNSW Associate Professor Georgia van Toorn joined Sofie Formica on 4BC Breakfast to talk about the risks of favouring the algorithm.

The $44 billion question: Will vulnerable Australians fall through the cracks?

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Sirius XM host Ryan Sampson joined Sofie Formica on 4BC Breakfast for our US Report.

The segment shifts from serious legal news regarding Matthew Perry’s death to a humorous closer involving a raccoon found passed out in a liquor store.

Sirius XM host Ryan Sampson joined Sofie Formica on 4BC Breakfast for our US Report.
The segment shifts from serious legal news regarding Matthew Perry&rsquo;s death to a humorous closer involving a raccoon found passed out in a liquor store.

Rampage on the rocks: The  raccoon that raided a liquor store

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FULL SHOW: 4BC Breakfast with Sofie Formica, December 3rd, 2025

RACQ economics specialist Dr. Ian Jeffreys joined Sofie Formica to reveal that while Brisbane fuel prices have peaked at over $2.20, they are expected to drop by roughly 20 cents just before Christmas.

He also identifies specific "cheap fuel clusters" in Brisbane's north and south where drivers can still find unleaded for around $1.70.

RACQ economics specialist Dr. Ian Jeffreys joined Sofie Formica to reveal that while Brisbane fuel prices have peaked at over $2.20, they are expected to drop by roughly 20 cents just before Christmas.
He also identifies specific "cheap fuel clusters" in Brisbane's north and south where drivers can still find unleaded for around $1.70.

RACQ Christmas forecast: Navigating high fuel prices and peak holiday traffic

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If it's happening in Brisbane, you'll hear about it first on 4BC Breakfast.

If it's happening in Brisbane, you'll hear about it first on 4BC Breakfast.

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Brisbane's own Loren Hunter joined Sofie Formica on 4BC Breakfast to discuss her role as the lead in Sweet Charity at the QPAC this December.

The interview highlights the intense ten-day rehearsal process and the unique energy that Brisbane audiences bring to live theatre.

Brisbane's own Loren Hunter joined Sofie Formica on 4BC Breakfast to discuss her role as the lead in Sweet Charity at the QPAC this December.
The interview highlights the intense ten-day rehearsal process and the unique energy that Brisbane audiences bring to live theatre.

Broadway classic sweet charity comes to QPAC starring Brisbane’s own

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Greens Senator Barbara Pocock joined Sofie Formica on 4bC Breakfast to criticise the Bureau of Meteorology for a massive budget blowout.

She argues that the disaster highlights an urgent need to rebuild in-house public sector capabilities rather than relying on external firms that use predatory pricing tactics.

Greens Senator Barbara Pocock joined Sofie Formica on 4bC Breakfast to criticise the Bureau of Meteorology for a massive budget blowout.
She argues that the disaster highlights an urgent need to rebuild in-house public sector capabilities rather than relying on external firms that use predatory pricing tactics.

Clouds gather over BoM: Senator slams "unethical" contracting practices

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After an elderly woman was left stranded at a petrol station unable to pay with cash, Financial Journalist Jason Bryce joined Sofie Formica on 4BC Breakfast to investigate the current status of legal tender in Australia.

It's been revealed that while new mandates are coming in 2026, they exclude critical retailers like pharmacies.

After an elderly woman was left stranded at a petrol station unable to pay with cash, Financial Journalist Jason Bryce joined Sofie Formica on 4BC Breakfast to investigate the current status of legal tender in Australia.
It's been revealed that while new mandates are coming in 2026, they exclude critical retailers like pharmacies.

Is cash still king? Inside the "watered down" 2026 mandate

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