Beer expert Matt Kirkegaard joined Dean & Sofie on 4BC Breakfast to warn that while big brewers are raising prices to cover costs and increase margins, smaller craft brewers lack the market power to do the same.

Despite the federal government freezing the excise tax, brewers are citing soaring costs in labour, transport, and energy as the reason for the hike.

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Entertainment reporter Peter Ford joined Dean & Sofie on 4BC Breakfast to discuss the massive fallout from Kyle Sandilands' 14-day suspension, suggesting radio executives are secretly thrilled to be free of a financially "unworkable" contract.

He warns, however, that Sandilands is a fighter who won't disappear quietly and may be planning a move outside mainstream media.

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Local Councillor Julia Dixon joined Dean & Sofie on 4BC Breakfast to confirm a heart-warming rumour about a North Side barber being honoured for his legacy.

The community is gathering this Saturday in Hendra to unveil a plaque for Charlie, who has been cutting hair for over 50 years.

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Breaking news reports confirm the US consulate in Dubai has been set ablaze by a suspected Iranian drone, marking a significant escalation following similar attacks on embassies in Lebanon, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia.

Nine's Correspondent Lauren Tomasi joined Dean & Sofie on 4BC Breakfast from Washington, where the Trump administration defends the military response as a necessary measure to neutralise an imminent nuclear threat, claiming to have dismantled Iran's leadership structure.

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Former Queensland State Archivist Mike Summerell joined Dean & Sofie on 4BC Breakfast to discuss his new satirical book, "Welcome, Minister," which hilariously decodes the double-speak of modern politics.

The interview covered his transition from high-profile whistleblower to author, highlighting his belief that modern government culture prioritises performative re-election campaigns over genuine accountability.

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The United States' newly launched "Operation Epic Fury" in Iran has resulted in the deaths of six American soldiers, with the casualty count expected to rise as the Trump administration refuses to rule out deploying boots on the ground.

Nine's US correspondent Lauren Tomasi joined Dean & Sofie on 4BC Breakfast to report on the escalating US-Iran conflict.

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MP Leanne Linard joined Dean & Sofie on 4BC Breakfast to call out the local council for refusing to implement a 40km/h zone on a Banyo road after a child was struck by a car.

Meanwhile, Banyo residents are voicing strong concerns over a proposed 400-home development on a contaminated former Energex site, citing inadequate infrastructure and a lack of consultation.

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