The team at the University of Queensland has partnered with the University of the Sunshine Coast and is calling for volunteers to take part in a clinical trial for a new vaccine.  UQ Virologist Professor Keith Chappell, joined Sofie Formica on 4BC Afternoons to discuss the new trial. 

New data shows that produce wrapped in plastic is cheaper 73% of the time.  Campaign Manager for the Australian Marine Conservation Society, Cip Hamilton, told Sofie Formica on 4BC Afternoons they are calling for accountability from the supermarkets. "We're in the midst of a cost of living crisis, we have an environmental crisis and we're being charged more to avoid plastic packaging in our weekly shop." Ms Hamilton said. 

The Australian Word of the Year has been decided for 2024.  Senior Researcher at the Australian National University, Mark Gwynn, joined Sofie Formica on 4BC Afternoons to discuss the chosen word.  "We're after something that talks about the year in Australia," Mr Gwynn said. 

The Pharmacy Guild of Australia believes pressure can be eased on GP's and ED’s if patients think of the pharmacy first. There are calls to create a Masters of Pharmacy qualification to better prepare graduates for the pharmacy of the future.

Katie Noonan and Karin Schaupp have a musical connection that has blossomed for over 20 years. Their new release takes a fresh look at their Southern Skies collection, where they reimagine songs from some of Australia and New Zealand’s most iconic female artists. Karin Schaupp joined Sofie Formica on 4BC Afternoons to discuss all things music. 

The Queensland Government is set to begin the 100-day review into Olympic infrastructure.  Committee for Brisbane Chief Executive, Jen Williams, told Sofie Formica on 4BC Afternoons that the government needs to consider how to work with private businesses to deliver the 2032 Olympics.

An Australia-led global study by Macquarie University PhD candidate Claire Galea has revealed that babies who are read books from birth start school with greater vocabularies.  Ms Galea told Sofie Formica on 4BC Afternoons, "We've got statistically robust results to show children who are read to and who received these books into their home...were more likely to be interested in books, asked to be read to and show those emerging literacy skills."

New South Wales Police have charged Alan Jones with 24 offences.  These charges include 11 counts of aggravated indecent assault with authority, nine counts of assault with an act of indecency, two counts of sexually touching another person without their consent, and two counts of common assault. The 83-year-old was granted conditional bail and will face court next month

CEO of Intelligent Risks, Neil Fergus joined Sofie Formica on 4BC Afternoons to share insights on international relations including APEC and the war in Ukraine and Taiwan’s sovereignty.

Astrophysicist Dr. Sara Webb has released a new book titled The Little Book of Cosmic Catastrophes. This small book explores some very big ideas, from asteroids to alien invasions. 

The annual AMAQ Hospital Check has been publicly released, raising issues of safety, bullying, discrimination, and burnout. The survey included 831 doctors in training at hospitals around Queensland.  AMAQ President, Dr Nick Yim told Sofie Formica on 4BC Afternoons, "There's a lot of work that needs to be done. We need to keep our junior doctors safe." 

Dr Sue Radd is one of Australia’s leading nutritionists and the author of ‘Food As Medicine: Cooking to Prevent and Treat Diabetes’ is joining us on World Diabetes Day, one in 20 Australians are living with diabetes and if current trends continue, the prevalence of diabetes in Australia is expected to increase significantly in the coming decades.

Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie has announced that Best Practice Industry Principles on government projects will be suspended immediately.  CEO of Master Builders Queensland, Paul Bidwell, told Sofie Formica on 4BC Afternoons, "The Crisafulli Government, within weeks has done what the Miles Government has said no to for months. It's a big step forward but we still need to work on existing projects."

Known for his success as a singer-songwriter in Savage Garden Darren Hayes has released his memoir Unlovable. Mr Hayes told Sofie Formica on 4BC Afternoons, "The mental health aspect and the domestic violence that our family went through and managed to survive is something I felt a duty to document." 

President-elect Donald Trump is set to meet President Joe Biden at the White House. CEO of Intelligent Risks, Neil Fergus, joined Sofie Formica on 4BC Afternoons to discuss the importance of the meeting.

Brisbane Broncos player Ezra Mam has been charged with one count each of drive while relevant drug is present in blood and drive motor vehicle without a driver licence. The Broncos have released a statement regarding the incident.

Macquarie University has been investigating how light can play a part in preventing shark attacks. Professor Nathan Hart, told Sofie Formica on 4BC Afternoons, "What we found is that the bright light stopped the sharks from biting those seal decoys, which it otherwise would ordinarily do."

The latest Australian Unity Wellbeing Index survey reveals a widespread sense of malaise across all age groups, satisfaction with life in Australia has also reached its lowest point in the 24-year history of the survey data collection. Research fellow at Deakin University School of Psychology and report lead author Kate Lycett joined us to discuss the findings.

Lock Jaw Ladder Grip founder Craig Charlton joined Sofie Formica on 4BC Afternoons to discuss the world-first ladder safety invention.

The Queensland Teachers' Union has released data showing that direct-to-school funding has dropped as much as $89 per student annually since 2015. Queensland Association of State School Principals President, Pat Murphy told Sofie Formica on 4BC Afternoons, "I think we all know if we were paid the same amount of money as we were in 2015, what you get for that money doesn't go that far."

Owner of The Prop House Collective, Jano Kotsas, joined Sofie Formica on 4BC Afternoons on Sofie Formica to share the Christmas trends for 2024.

A Qantas flight bound for Brisbane caused a grassfire at Sydney Airport due to an engine issue.  4BC Medical Expert Gino Pecoraro was on the flight and told Sofie Formica on 4BC Afternoons, "We were taking off, and all of a sudden, you heard a loud bang and a thud over the right-hand side."

Ben Elton AM will be back in Australia, bringing his Authentic Stupidity Tour to the Fortitude Music Hall.

Calls for the introduction of age restrictions on social media continue to grow as the tragic human toll rises.

Judy Nunn seems to have always straddled being an actress and a writer. Some will remember her being in the original cast of Home & Away, playing the beloved character Ailsa Hogan, later Ailsa Stewart, for 13 years others will see her name on bookshelves - she has sold over one million copies of her books worldwide, making her one of Australia’s most successful authors, her new book Otto Bin Empire.

As the race for the White House gets down to the wire, the divide between Trump and Harris supporters is widening and that’s being felt in Australia. Indeed’s Workplace Psychologist, Amanda Gordon, joined Sofie Formica on 4BC Afternoons to discuss the best way to navigate political conversations in the workplace.

Defence analyst Malcolm Davis, from the Australian Strategic Policy Institute, joined Sofie Formica on 4BC Afternoons to discuss the cancellation of the project known as JP9102.

CEO of PeakCare Queensland, Tom Allsop, joined Sofie Formica on 4BC Afternoons to discuss the state of residential care in Queensland.

Award-winning journalist and author Madonna King has teamed up with Rebecca Sparrow for her latest book ‘Out of the Box', which looks at neurodivergence in children.

Former Clinton Administration Official, Steve Okun, joined Jason Dasey on 4BC Afternoons to discuss the US election race between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.

Diwali, also known as Deepavali, holds great significance for Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, and Buddhists and the festival began yesterday and continues for 5 days. 

The new Queensland LNP Ministry has officially been sworn in, Editor at the Brisbane Times, Sean Parnell, joined Sofie Formica on 4BC Afternoons to breakdown the new cabinet. 

Sofie Formica reveals the portfolios of David Crisafulli's new Cabinet as they are sworn in. 

The University of Queensland held its annual Alumni Awards, at Customs House in the city and Glenn Denning was front and centre because he took out the honour of Alumnus of the Year, for his work, showing there’s a way to feed the world and do it in a way that doesn’t destroy the planet. Glenn is a Professor of Practice at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs in New York and I’m pleased to say joins me.

The non-for-profit organisation, Surfrider Foundation found high levels of faecal bacteria at four popular swimming spots along the Gold Coast.

The author of the Chairman's Lounge, Joe Aston joined Sofie Formica on 4BC Afternoons to discuss his book highlighting Anthony Albanese's blurred relationship with Qantas and Alan Joyce. 

Terry Slevin, CEO of the Public Health Association of Australia joined Sofie Formica on 4BC Afternoons to discuss the introduction of a Centre for Disease Control, after the COVID-19 inquiry.

The Federal Government has launched its ‘Stop It At The Start’ campaign. E-Safety Commissioner, Julie Inman Grant, joined Sofie Formica on 4BC Afternoons to provide insight into the campaign. 

The Miles Government announced in July a pop-up pill testing clinic for Gold Coast Schoolies celebrations, but the LNP pledged to reverse this decision during the election campaign. Now, AMAQ President Dr. Nick Yim is urging David Crisafulli to reconsider.

A Royal Life Saving Australia report has found new data indicating that 40 per cent of children are leaving primary school without meeting the national benchmarks for swimming and water safety education. 

Director of Strategy and Analysis at Redbridge, Kos Samaras, joined Sofie Formica on 4BC Afternoons to discuss the result of the Queensland state election and how it will impact the 2025 Federal election.

The Electoral Commissioner of Queensland, Pat Vidgen, joined Sofie Formica on 4BC Afternoons to answer your last-minute election questions before the polls open tomorrow. 

Columnist for In Queensland and National Poll, Greg Hallam, joined Sofie Formica on 4BC Afternoons to wrap-up the biggest stories from the week.

John Mickel, former Labor speaker of the house here in Queensland joined Sofie Formica on 4BC Afternoons after LNP costings have finally been released today.

Nutritionist and author of the ‘Wholesome Child,’ Mandy Sacher, joined Sofie Formica on 4BC Afternoons to unpack the Health Star ratings system's convoluted nature.

Sarah Martin, the Author of ‘Dear Psychosis’ joined Sofie Formica on 4BC Afternoons to discuss the challenges of supporting a loved one grappling with mental illness… In Sarah's case, her daughter Alice.

ASIC Deputy Chair, Sarah Court joined Sofie Formica on 4BC Afternoons as ASIC has launched legal action against QBE Insurance, alleging the company misled customers about the value of discounts offered on certain general insurance products.

Academy award winning actress Kate Winslet and Antony Penrose, the son of Lee Miller joined Sofie Formica on 4BC Afternoons ahead of the release of 'Lee'. In the film, Kate Winslet portrays Lee Miller, a real-life model who became a photojournalist and served as a correspondent for Vogue during World War II. 

Rebecca Pike, money expert from Finder joined Sofie Formica on 4BC Afternoons to discuss the interesting data that reveals just how far people will go to save money.

Jon Raven, Mayor of Logan,  joined Sofie Formica on 4BC Afternoons as today is a momentous day for Logan, as they’ve signed a deal with Origin Energy to try and get the city from Net Zero to Real Zero.