



Best of 4BC Breakfast with Dean & Sofie, April 27th-May 1st, 2026
Hear all this week's best bits from 4BC Breakfast with Dean Miller and Sofie Formica.

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,…

Why Queensland's refusal of a national gun buyback is "playing politics with community safety"
A recently released interim report has sparked debate after recommending a national gun buyback and a consistently updated national firearms agreement. Criminologist Dr. Terry Goldsworthy joined Dean & Sofie on 4BC Breakfast to heavily criticise state governments for rejecting the buyback, arguing…

RUMOUR FILE: Logan Highway hazards, dodgy dealers & phantom buses
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Why Mark Geyer says the NRLW State of Origin scheduling is "downright disrespectful"
Rugby league great Mark Geyer joined Dean & Sofie on 4BC Breakfast to voice his frustrations over the Women's State of Origin being played as the season opener while players are still rusty. The segment pivots to his NRL weekend tipping and hilarious anecdotes about activewear faux pas and box ju…

How Queensland became the second-highest state for increased ice consumption
Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission data revealed a staggering 21% national increase in major drug use, with methamphetamine hitting record highs in Queensland. Principal drug specialist Shane Neilson joined Dean & Sofie on 4BC Breakfast and explained how wastewater testing informs the ong…

RUMOUR FILE: Sneaky GPS apps, exercise with caution & paid carers leave for sick pets
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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.

How the "Baby Broncos" pulled off an Anzac weekend miracle with 13 men down
Dean & Sofie catch up with Ben Hunt on 4BC Breakfast to banter about his son's rival radio gear before diving into serious NRL talk, including Reece Walsh's imminent return from a facial injury. Hunt also shared an insider's perspective on the PNG expansion team, while the hosts reflect on the int…

RUMOUR FILE: Talking speed cameras, bank queues & Red Bull rumour confirmed
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