Associate Professor Ben Phillips from the Australian National University joined Sofie Formica on 4BC Breakfast to reveal the true financial cost of raising a child in Australia from birth to age 18.

Surprisingly, the data shows that the cost hasn't increased over the last two decades.

Associate Professor Ben Phillips from the Australian National University joined Sofie Formica on 4BC Breakfast to reveal the true financial cost of raising a child in Australia from birth to age 18.
Surprisingly, the data shows that the cost hasn't increased over the last two decades.

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The real cost of raising a child in Australia revealed

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Listen to the all new 4BC Breakfast with Dean Miller and Sofie Formica weekdays from 5.30am-9am.

Listen to the all new 4BC Breakfast with Dean Miller and Sofie Formica weekdays from 5.30am-9am.

 FULL SHOW: 4BC Breakfast with Dean & Sofie, April 3rd, 2026

Is your favourite Easter treat about to become a permanent fixture on the shelves?

Dean and Sofie dive into the rumour that a major supermarket chain is ditching the tradition to keep hot cross buns stocked all year round—much to the horror of some holiday purists.

Is your favourite Easter treat about to become a permanent fixture on the shelves?
Dean and Sofie dive into the rumour that a major supermarket chain is ditching the tradition to keep hot cross buns stocked all year round&mdash;much to the horror of some holiday purists.

Hot cross buns forever? The supermarket rumour dividing Brisbane

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/88b564ea-a9a6-4751-910a-a5d800019396/clips/8849dd6c-7c28-4036-9462-b4200163f720/transcript

Brisbane star Ben Hunt joined Dean and Sofie to discuss the dangerous mindset of the Gold Coast Titans and the truth behind those Payne Haas exit rumours. 

Hear Hunt’s take on Kotoni Staggs’ legendary passion and the hilarious Easter tribute song that missed the mark.

Brisbane star Ben Hunt joined Dean and Sofie to discuss the dangerous mindset of the Gold Coast Titans and the truth behind those Payne Haas exit rumours.&nbsp;
Hear Hunt&rsquo;s take on Kotoni Staggs&rsquo; legendary passion and the hilarious Easter tribute song that missed the mark.

Ben Hunt: Why the Titans clash is a "Grand Final" trap for the Broncos

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/88b564ea-a9a6-4751-910a-a5d800019396/clips/3e4dfcbf-279a-41fe-927b-b42001561537/transcript

The real cost of raising a child in Australia revealed

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