The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) lowered the cash rate by 25 basis points to 3.6% due to falling inflation, a recovering domestic economy, and rising unemployment.

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Dr. Jane Groenendyke, the official horse vet for the Ekka joined Sofie Formica to discuss what it's like to care for all of the show animals!

They also delve into what it takes to rehome racehorses and answer listeners' everyday animal questions. 

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Sofie Formica criticises the federal government's decision to lower the minimum English standard for visa applicants. 

She questions the wisdom of lowering the bar for immigrants to a level that only requires understanding and using "very basic phrases," arguing that it could hinder their ability to assimilate and participate in Australian society.

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Anglicare Southern Queensland has taken this week to announce a major project for Logan, a youth homelessness accommodation service is going to be delivered for the city.

Anglicare Southern Queensland CEO, Sue Cooke, joined Sofie Formica to discuss how the complex provides much-needed crisis and transitional housing. 

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Sofie Formica congratulates netball legend Laura Geitz on her induction into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame.

Geitz reflects on her career, the honour of being included alongside sporting icons, and the joy of sharing the achievement with her children. 

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Former NRL player Luke Bateman joined Sofie Formica to talk about his unexpected journey from a tough upbringing to becoming a popular BookTok creator.

Bateman discussed how he hid his lifelong love of fantasy novels and the struggles he faced with mental health and addiction. 

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