As the US-Iran war enters its 12th day with fresh attacks on allied shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, strategic analyst Michael Shoebridge joined Dean & Sofie on 4BC Breakfast to warn that Australia is now effectively part of the conflict.

They discussed the widespread global fallout, unpacking America's unpredictable strategy, rampant social media disinformation, and how Russia and China are quietly benefiting behind the scenes.

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Australian rock legend Jimmy Barnes joined Dean & Sofie on 4BC Breakfast to reflect on 40 years of Working Class Man ahead of his upcoming Queensland shows, recounting the terrifying reality behind the album's iconic burning cane field photoshoot.

He also opened up about his recent health battles, revealing he feels better than he did at 29.

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Broncos star Ben Hunt joined Dean & Sofie on 4BC Breakfast to reflect on his team's tough loss to Penrith and confirmed his return to the bench for the upcoming Thursday night game.

The interview also takes a light-hearted turn as the hosts debut a hilarious "It's Raining Ben" theme song and joke about footy players struggling to read analogue clocks.

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Bundaberg is facing severe flooding as the Burnett River continues to rise, fed by heavy rainfall in upper catchments and massive dam overflows.

Director of Lady Musgrave Experience Brett Lakey joined Dean & Sofie on 4BC to describe the chaotic scenes at Burnett Heads, where runaway yachts have been violently swept out to sea.

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Queensland Trucking Association CEO Gary Mahon joined Dean & Sofie on 4BC Breakfast to urge the public to avoid panic buying fuel, assuring that international and domestic supplies remain stable despite recent delivery bottlenecks. 

However, he warned that a combination of local floods and rising global fuel prices will likely lead to increased freight costs and higher grocery bills for consumers within the next few weeks.

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Dean & Sofie on 4BC Breakfast discussed the negative fallout of "gentle parenting," pointing to a million young Australians diagnosed with anxiety. 

They argue that parents' reluctance to let kids experience discomfort is ultimately stripping the next generation of essential life resilience.

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Australia has granted asylum to five Iranian women's football players who face severe persecution back home for refusing to sing their national anthem.

Nine Chief Political Reporter Charles Croucher joined Dean & Sofie on 4BC Breakfast to discuss the delicate diplomatic move.

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