With the F1 World Championship coming down to the final race in Abu Dhabi, accusations of British favouritism at McLaren are reaching a fever pitch. 

F1 commentator James Baldwin joined Sam Leckie to discuss whether the team has actively hindered Oscar Piastri’s title hopes and if he can overcome the odds this Sunday.

With the F1 World Championship coming down to the final race in Abu Dhabi, accusations of British favouritism at McLaren are reaching a fever pitch. 
F1 commentator James Baldwin joined Sam Leckie to discuss whether the team has actively hindered Oscar Piastri&rsquo;s title hopes and if he can overcome the odds this Sunday.

How Oscar Piastri can still steal the F1 World Championship this weekend

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Did the Aussie selectors just overthink themselves out of a Test match by dropping the GOAT on home soil? 

Sam Leckie dissected the fallout of the decision that exposed Australia's bowling depth and left Nathan Lyon "rattled."

Did the Aussie selectors just overthink themselves out of a Test match by dropping the GOAT on home soil? 
Sam Leckie dissected the fallout of the decision that exposed Australia's bowling depth and left Nathan Lyon "rattled."

Why the decision to drop Lyon could be a mistake for Australia’s future

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The very best from Sofie Formica on 4BC Breakfast this week.

The very best from Sofie Formica on 4BC Breakfast this week.

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

An Optus executive joined Gary Hardgrave to explain why a vulnerable grandmother was subjected to rigorous ID checks and long wait times while her phone lines were down. 

Hear the company's explanation for the error and the new promises they are making to protect elderly customers.

An Optus executive joined Gary Hardgrave to explain why a vulnerable grandmother was subjected to rigorous ID checks and long wait times while her phone lines were down.&nbsp;
Hear the company's explanation for the error and the new promises they are making to protect elderly customers.

Optus admits 'critical failure' after leaving senior stranded after lightning strike

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A 14-year-old Adelaide student has already humiliated the government’s incoming social media ban by tricking facial recognition software into thinking he was a 25-year-old adult. 

The IPA's John Roskam explained why this "slapdash" policy is technologically impossible to enforce and why Australian children are being treated like lab rats.

A 14-year-old Adelaide student has already humiliated the government&rsquo;s incoming social media ban by tricking facial recognition software into thinking he was a 25-year-old adult. 
The IPA's John Roskam explained why this "slapdash" policy is technologically impossible to enforce and why Australian children are being treated like lab rats.

How a 14-year-old schoolboy easily bypassed ‘strict’ age verification scanners

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From the Cronulla Riots to the Lindt Café siege, Tom Steinfort joined Carla Bignasca to discuss the defining moments that have shaped our nation in the new series Events That Changed Australia.

He opened up about his own experiences on the frontline of history, including the day he witnessed the "surface of the moon" devastation of the 2009 bushfires.

From the Cronulla Riots to the Lindt Caf&eacute; siege, Tom Steinfort joined Carla Bignasca to discuss the defining moments that have shaped our nation in the new series Events That Changed Australia.
He opened up about his own experiences on the frontline of history, including the day he witnessed the "surface of the moon" devastation of the 2009 bushfires.

Tom Steinfort on what moments have defined Australian History 

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After a week of supercell destruction, a new project is deploying high-tech "hail plates" to finally crack the code on forecasting giant hail. 

UQ’s Matthew Mason explained how this data could revolutionise roof design and why he needs you to store storm debris in your freezer.

After a week of supercell destruction, a new project is deploying high-tech "hail plates" to finally crack the code on forecasting giant hail. 
UQ&rsquo;s Matthew Mason explained how this data could revolutionise roof design and why he needs you to store storm debris in your freezer.

The seven-year mission to predict monster hailstorms in South East Queensland

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Facing a surge in abuse against staff, the Australian Retailers Association is advocating for facial recognition technology to identify repeat offenders in real-time.

The Chief Industry Affairs Officer for the Australian Retailers Association, Fleur Brown, joined David Salmon to advocate for this proposed system.

Facing a surge in abuse against staff, the Australian Retailers Association is advocating for facial recognition technology to identify repeat offenders in real-time.
The Chief Industry Affairs Officer for the Australian Retailers Association, Fleur Brown, joined David Salmon to advocate for this proposed system.

Australian retailers push for facial recognition to combat crime crisis

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Senator David Pocock has criticised the federal government for refusing to legislate independent assessment panels or cooling-off periods for ministers, the government is failing to end the culture of "jobs for mates".

Credibility Expert Dr. Neryl East joined David Salmon on 4BC Mornings to warn that the government's weak response to the Briggs Report is another "nail in the coffin" for public trust in Australian institutions.

Senator David Pocock has criticised the federal government for refusing to legislate independent assessment panels or cooling-off periods for ministers, the government is failing to end the culture of "jobs for mates".
Credibility Expert Dr. Neryl East joined David Salmon on 4BC Mornings to warn that the government's weak response to the Briggs Report is another "nail in the coffin" for public trust in Australian institutions.

Merit vs. Mateship: Report confirms worst fears about Federal appointments

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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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