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Today marks 10 years since Netflix launched in Australia. 

In the last financial year, $3.5 billion dollars was spent on streaming services by Australians, with 42% having five or more different subscriptions.

Co-Lead of the Streaming Industries and Genres Network at RMIT, Alexa Scarlata, told Sofie Formica on 4BC Afternoons, "Some industry insiders predicted that there was only room in Australia for two streaming services, Netflix and one other."

"Obviously, those early assumptions were wrong, because now Australia has been able to sustain numerous players of different sizes and ownership and focus," Professor Scarlata continued. 

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A study has revealed that 4-wheel drives are causing damage to Australian beaches. 

The study investigated 253 dune species, including vegetation, bird life, and marine creatures, across 20 international studies.

The research found that the species had suffered negative effects caused by off-road vehicles.

Professor of Marine Science at the University of the Sunshine Coast, Thomas Schlacher, joined Sofie Formica on 4BC Afternoons to discuss the results of the study. 

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Ahead of the release of the federal budget, the government has extended the $150 energy bill rebate for households. 

Sofie Formica said on Afternoons, "It's a gesture that's meant to soothe the growing strain on household budgets and to acknowledge the pain of increased energy prices, but how effective is it really?"

"$150 might provide a little relief for some, certainly for some more than others, but it's hardly a long-term solution to the continued escalation of energy costs that continue to squeeze families and businesses and supply chains."

"It's a one-off payment, and it cannot mask the underlying issue that remains," Sofie continued. 

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Police are responding at a business in Virginia, after a suspicious item was found. 

Officers were called to Sandgate Road just after 12.30pm, and specialist officers are on route to the scene. 

A 100m exclusion One has been set and the business has been partially evacuated. 

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With the ACCC handing down its report regarding the major supermarkets, questions are being asked about how customers and suppliers can be protected after they were cleared of price-gouging.

ACCC deputy chair Mick Keogh says the suppliers are at a "significant disadvantage" bargaining with the supermarkets.

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Renowned businessman and philanthropist Stefan Ackerie AM will be honoured tonight as the 58th recipient of the Keys to the City.

Stefan told Sofie Formica on 4BC Afternoons, "It's very humbling."

"I was a very lucky young man to discover Brisbane, and somehow I knew it was for me," he continued. 

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Fans of the Bunnings Sausage sizzle are in for a treat tomorrow with Bunnings' across the nation selling sausages for a good cause!

Director of Stores Rod Caust says people can come in anytime after nine in the morning until 4 pm. 

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