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The federal government has blindsided Queensland councils with a surprise Friday afternoon proposal to cut its average disaster recovery funding contribution from 64% to a 50-50 split.

LGAQ CEO Alison Smith joined Dean & Sofie on 4BC Breakfast to warn that because local governments already receive a tiny fraction of total tax revenue, this funding shortfall will desperately pressure councils to raise household rates or lean heavily on the state government to fill the void.

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Dean & Sofie on 4BC Breakfast pay a heartfelt tribute to former Australian of the Year Professor Richard Scolyer following his passing from brain cancer at age 59.

They reflect on his revolutionary skin cancer research, share an emotional archival clip of him discussing life as a cancer patient, and read from his poignant final letter emphasising love, compassion, and human connection.

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Folk-rock icon Don McLean joined Dean & Sofie on 4BC Breakfast to announce his upcoming October tour in Australia, celebrating the 55th anniversary of his masterpiece "American Pie".

During the interview, he discussed his deep connection to Australian fans, the 10-year mental development of his signature song, and his unique approach of performing without a setlist.

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A bombshell child safety report has revealed that not a single child in Queensland's residential care has been adopted in the past seven years.

Co-Founder & Director of The Be There Group and Be There Foundation, Shaan Ross-Smith, joined Dean & Sofie on 4BC Breakfast to explain that the system has become highly politicised and risk-averse, focusing more on bureaucratic "tick boxes" than on proactively placing children into stable, loving environments.

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Tomorrow marks Queensland Day and the highly anticipated official launch of the whale watching season in the state.

Captain Kerry Lopez joined Dean & Sofie on 4BC Breakfast to celebrate her 30th anniversary on the water, reflecting on the phenomenal growth of the East Coast whale population from just 100 to over 50,000.

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