A recent news story about German drivers facing fines for running out of petrol on the Autobahn sparked a lively discussion about "avoidable stupidity."

Dean & Sofie on 4BC Breakfast used this premise to brainstorm everyday public nuisances - like using speakerphones in public, blocking walkways, and leaving wet towels on beds - that they believe should also carry a penalty.

A recent news story about German drivers facing fines for running out of petrol on the Autobahn sparked a lively discussion about "avoidable stupidity."
Dean &amp; Sofie on 4BC Breakfast used this premise to brainstorm everyday public nuisances - like using speakerphones in public, blocking walkways, and leaving wet towels on beds - that they believe should also carry a penalty.

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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Wet towels and dirty coffee wands: Is it time to fine bad etiquette?

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

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Skyrocketing dental costs in Australia are forcing over 11,500 people a year to travel overseas for procedures like crowns and root canals.

Barbara Sherriff from My Body My Spirit joined Dean & Sofie on 4BC Breakfast to discuss how travel agencies are stepping in to help patients safely combine their necessary dental treatments with tropical holidays in countries like Thailand, Vietnam, and India.

Skyrocketing dental costs in Australia are forcing over 11,500 people a year to travel overseas for procedures like crowns and root canals.
Barbara Sherriff from My Body My Spirit joined Dean &amp; Sofie on 4BC Breakfast to discuss how travel agencies are stepping in to help patients safely combine their necessary dental treatments with tropical holidays in countries like Thailand, Vietnam, and India.

The rise of dental tourism: How Aussies are saving thousands on teeth

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The Queensland Cricketers Club is actively lobbying to secure a permanent location within the planned Victoria Park Stadium before the Gabba is demolished.

CEO Lachlan Furnell joined Dean & Sofie on 4BC Breakfast to argue that integrating the historic club will provide the new venue with year-round activity, a dedicated sports museum, and much-needed cricketing heritage.

 

The Queensland Cricketers Club is actively lobbying to secure a permanent location within the planned Victoria Park Stadium before the Gabba is demolished.
CEO Lachlan Furnell joined Dean &amp; Sofie on 4BC Breakfast to argue that integrating the historic club will provide the new venue with year-round activity, a dedicated sports museum, and much-needed cricketing heritage.
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Queensland Cricketers Club fights for a new home at Victoria Park Stadium

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Wet towels and dirty coffee wands: Is it time to fine bad etiquette?

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