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A new recycling facility in northern NSW is paving the way for everyday soft plastics to be turned into new products right here in Australia.

CEO of iQRenew, Danny Gallagher, joined Sofie Formica on 4BC Afternoons to discuss how it works.

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An Australian expat living in Bali has shared how her dogs saved her during the recent devastating floods.

Shelly Anissa Sulatumena has lived in Bali for 16 years, and has shared how her dogs saved her during the recent devastating floods, telling 4BC Afternoons about the ongoing and worrying situation.

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Chef Matt Golinski joined Sofie Formica to talk about his upcoming appearance at the Laidley Spring Festival, where he'll be giving cooking demonstrations. 

Golinski, who is also a keen gardener, highlights the festival's focus on local produce and the Lockyer Valley's reputation as Queensland's "salad bowl."

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Astrophysicist Dr. Brad Tucker joined Sofie Formica to talk about the discovery of "leopard spots" and "poppy seeds" on mudstones from Mars, which may be the strongest potential evidence of ancient microbial life on the planet. 

Dr. Tucker explained why this is a significant find and discussed the challenges and potential of getting these samples back to Earth for further study.

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Three-time Olympian and eight-time medallist Susie O'Neill joined Sofie Formica in her 100-day walking challenge! 

The two discuss everything from O'Neill's recent knee injury from surfing, "Dancing with the Stars," and her decision to leave breakfast radio, as well as her ongoing love for swimming as a form of meditation.

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Sleep researcher Dr. Julia Chapman joined Sofie Formica to talk about the glymphatic system, the brain's waste disposal system that is most active during sleep.

Dr. Chapman explained how this system's decline with age and poor sleep can lead to the build-up of proteins linked to dementia and Alzheimer's disease.

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