Greens Senator Barbara Pocock joined Sofie Formica on 4bC Breakfast to criticise the Bureau of Meteorology for a massive budget blowout.

She argues that the disaster highlights an urgent need to rebuild in-house public sector capabilities rather than relying on external firms that use predatory pricing tactics.

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After an elderly woman was left stranded at a petrol station unable to pay with cash, Financial Journalist Jason Bryce joined Sofie Formica on 4BC Breakfast to investigate the current status of legal tender in Australia.

It's been revealed that while new mandates are coming in 2026, they exclude critical retailers like pharmacies.

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It's been revealed that Australian politicians continue to utilise fax machines.

Tech Expert Leigh Stark joined Sofie Formica on 4BC Breakfast to explain that it's primarily because they are significantly more difficult to intercept than standard emails.

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Youngcare Ambassador Sylvia Jeffreys joined Sofie Formica on 4BC Breakfast to discuss the charity's 20th anniversary and its critical mission to move young people with disabilities out of aged care.

The conversation highlights the urgent need for public donations to fund purpose-built housing and essential equipment grants.

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The very best from Luke Bradnam on 4BC Breakfast this week.

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Former cricketer Michael Kasprowicz joined Luke Bradnam on 4BC Breakfast to celebrate his induction into the Queensland Sporting Hall of Fame.

Looking ahead to the Gabba Test, he reveals plans to attend Day 3 dressed as a "pink stormtrooper" to raise awareness for men's mental health.

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Surf Life Saving Queensland has issued a critical warning after ten people have drowned since August.

Regional Operations Manager of Surf Life Saving Queensland, Nathan Fife, joined Luke Bradnam on 4BC Breakfast to express his concern that swimmers are vastly underestimating the surf and overestimating their fitness.

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