Kids Helpline's Virtual Services Manager, Tony Fitzgerald, discussed the escalating distress among young Australians with Sofie Formica and how parents, carers, and adults can provide support.

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A recent influx of customer complaints have poured in, claiming taxi drivers have been taking advantage of passengers during busy periods in Brisbane.

The CEO of the Taxi Council of Queensland, Blair Davies, told Sofie Formica on 4BC Afternoons, "They're trying to extort customers for larger sums of money, and it's not on".

"What we need to do as a community of customers of taxis is to say, you're not going to get away with it. We're not going to stand for it." Davies continued.

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Nearly 60 people are now in isolation in South East Queensland, as a patient was treated for Mpox at Logan Hospital after picking up the virus overseas.

Infectious disease expert Dr. Paul Griffin told Sofie Formica on 4BC Afternoons "it's very likely we won't see many cases arise from this one that's been imported".

"The important thing now is, we want our public health teams doing a great job of making sure that, if there is another case, we find it quickly and prevent any more spread" Griffin continued.

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Few roles in musical theatre carry the weight, emotion, and vocal demands of the lead in Jesus Christ Superstar, so imagine having it as your debut role!

Australian musician Michael Paynter joined Carla Bignasca and shared how his debut is a completely new endeavour, vastly different from his seasoned experience in music.

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Farm fatalities in Australia have more than doubled over the past 12 months, and serious injuries have gone up from 11 to 62 fatalities in Queensland alone.

Queensland cattle farmer Steve Rode shared with Carla Bignasca on 4BC afternoons his experience of when he was injured on his remote property without a phone signal or landline.

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Birth rates are declining in our largest cities as the number of children born per woman drops, according to new KPMG data. 

KPMG Urban Economist, Terry Rawnsley, joined Carla Bignasca to discuss how the cost of living crisis has contributed to these drops and the increase in Brisbane outer suburbs. 

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