Emmanuel City Mission has launched a pilot 'Night Sanctuary' to provide warm beds and safety for Brisbane’s rough sleepers on Wednesday nights.

Director Roby Curtis joined Sofie Formica on 4BC Breakfast to call on the community to support their $300,000 Christmas appeal to expand this vital service to a 24/7 operation.

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Clinical psychologist Rachel Harker joined Sofie Formica on 4BC Breakfast to explain why December 11th sees a significant spike in relationship breakdowns.

She attributes it to the "pressure cooker" of festive stress and a desire for closure before Christmas.

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Despite being a global gas leader, Australia faces soaring energy prices because the government allows major producers to prioritize lucrative export markets over domestic supply.

Mark Ogge from the Australia Institute joined Sofie Formica on 4BC Breakfast to argue that implementing a 25% export tax would force companies to supply the local market, lowering bills.

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Listen to Sofie Formica on 4BC Breakfast weekdays from 5.30am-9am.

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Following the Brisbane Lord Mayor’s push for suburban accommodation, the historic Glen Hotel has confirmed plans for a major redevelopment.

Owner Brian Fitzgibbons aims to increase capacity to over 100 rooms to meet skyrocketing demand ahead of the 2032 Olympics.

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Facing a massive labour shortage and a spike in insolvencies, Queensland developers are now hiring major construction firms from Sydney and Melbourne to deliver critical infrastructure.

Versatile Construction MD Fabrizio Pirelli explains that while interstate help is an immediate fix, the long-term solution requires a significant increase in skilled migration.

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Commissioner Luke Twyford joined Sofie Formica on 4BC Breakfast to discuss the harrowing findings of the "In Plain Sight" report.

It's been revealed how systemic apathy and high evidentiary thresholds allowed one of Australia's worst offenders to abuse children for decades.

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RACQ General Manager Mark Boswell joined Sofie Formica on 4BC Breakfast to discuss the major stressors of holiday travel.

The interview provides a comprehensive survival guide, covering everything from managing fatigue and pet comfort to essential vehicle maintenance checks.

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Leaked confidential documents reveal that the Palaszczuk government disregarded explicit Crown Law warnings that the CFMEU’s "Best Practice Industry Conditions" (BPIC) were legally risky and potentially illegal.

The controversial conditions, which have now been scrapped by the new government, are estimated to have added hundreds of millions to labor costs while slowing down critical Olympic-deadline projects.

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