A new report confirms that Australians are socialising less and feel lonelier, with nearly one in three people reporting persistent loneliness.

Beyond Blue CEO Georgie Harman joined Sofie Formica on 4BC Breakfast to explain the severe mental and physical health risks of this "loneliness epidemic".

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Nine's Money Editor Effie Zahos joined Sofie Formica on 4BC Breakfast to discuss how Australians can manage the costs of Christmas and the extended school break.

New trends show that Australians plan to spend more on groceries than gifts this year, emphasising the need to utilise sales.

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Amidst the start of storm season, Associate Professor Barbara Ryan joined Sofie Formica on 4BC Breakfast to discuss the dangerous threat of misinformation during natural disasters.

The conversation explores how fake news can directly influence people's behaviour, sometimes leading to dangerous actions.

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Listen to Luke Bradnam on 4BC Breakfast weekdays from 5.30am-9am.

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The real estate market in Brisbane and the Gold Coast is rapidly rising, making the average home price now $1 million.

Financial Expert Mark Bouris joined Luke Bradnam on 4BC Breakfast to offer practical advice for first-time buyers whose wages haven't kept pace.

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Tatsuya Hioki, a Brisbane-based buyer's agent, joined Luke Bradnam on 4BC Breakfast to discuss why Australians are buying property in Japan.

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Energex representative Brett Judge joined Luke Bradnam on 4BC Breakfast to give an update on the current power outages in Brisbane and when they will be restored.

More than 200 crew were on the ground overnight, with additional resources being brought in from the Gold Coast.

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44-year-old golfer Luke Brown joined Luke Bradnam on 4BC Breakfast to explain his journey of attempting to qualify for the Australian Open, despite having no professional experience.

His journey, which involved radical discipline, cutting out alcohol, and intense physical training, is being documented in a documentary called Going Pro.

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Listen to Luke Bradnam on 4BC Breakfast weekdays from 5.30am-9am.

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Coffee King Phil Di Bella joined Luke Bradman to demand respect for migrants and veterans.

He proposes that Australians should "acknowledge the traditional custodians," "acknowledge the migrants," and "acknowledge the veterans" who fought for the country.

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