New data revealed financial scams in Australia more than double during the winter months as we spend more time glued to our screens. Technology journalist Leigh Stark joined Carla to explain how cybercriminals are using AI and “social engineering” to empty bank accounts and the simple ways you can protect your savings. Hear more highlights […]

Horrifying details have emerged regarding the alleged abuse of over 130 children by a Sydney childcare worker, sparking urgent calls for national safety reforms. Shadow Education Minister Julian Leeser joined Gary to demand immediate government action on “banned in one, banned in all” jurisdiction rules and tougher employment laws to protect vulnerable kids. Hear more […]

At just 10 months old, a local Brisbane boy named Franky was diagnosed with aggressive stage 4 neuroblastoma, a brutal childhood cancer that ultimately claimed his eyesight and required 18 months of toxic, gruelling treatments. Now five years old and celebrating three years in remission, Franky and his family are preparing for the upcoming Run2Cure […]

Wildlife authorities are on high alert after a giant petrel showing potential symptoms of the deadly H5 avian influenza was rescued from Noosa Main Beach by a handler in a hazmat suit. Wildlife Noosa’s Will Watson joined Dean & Sofie on 4BC Breakfast to detail the bio-secure rescue of an exhausted, circling petrel from the […]

In an urgent address on Queensland’s escalating housing crisis, Housing Minister Sam O’Connor joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings detailed a $7 million upgrade to expand Brisbane’s Emmanuel City Mission night sanctuary to a 24/7 operation alongside a record-breaking $5.7 billion state-wide social housing funding package. The sweeping strategy also introduces a historic rent-to-buy initiative […]

Dean & Sofie on 4BC Breakfast break down the national outrage surrounding Telstra’s recent communications meltdown, highlighting the severe scrutiny aimed at the CEO following her return from an overseas holiday. The discussion exposed a shocking tech vulnerability where a single outdated server component compromised public safety, sparking fears over how reliant society has become […]