Afternoons with Sofie Formica

How do you select a mattress these days?

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Katie Noonan and Karin Schaupp have a musical connection that has blossomed for over 20 years.

Their new release takes a fresh look at their Southern Skies collection, where they reimagine songs from some of Australia and New Zealand’s most iconic female artists.

Karin Schaupp joined Sofie Formica on 4BC Afternoons to discuss all things music. 

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The Queensland Government is set to begin the 100-day review into Olympic infrastructure. 

Committee for Brisbane Chief Executive, Jen Williams, told Sofie Formica on 4BC Afternoons that the government needs to consider how to work with private businesses to deliver the 2032 Olympics.

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Does the sauce go in the fridge?

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An Australia-led global study by Macquarie University PhD candidate Claire Galea has revealed that babies who are read books from birth start school with greater vocabularies. 

Ms Galea told Sofie Formica on 4BC Afternoons, "We've got statistically robust results to show children who are read to and who received these books into their home...were more likely to be interested in books, asked to be read to and show those emerging literacy skills."

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New South Wales Police have charged Alan Jones with 24 offences. 

These charges include 11 counts of aggravated indecent assault with authority, nine counts of assault with an act of indecency, two counts of sexually touching another person without their consent, and two counts of common assault.

The 83-year-old was granted conditional bail and will face court next month

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CEO of Intelligent Risks, Neil Fergus joined Sofie Formica on 4BC Afternoons to share insights on international relations including APEC and the war in Ukraine and Taiwan’s sovereignty.

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Calls for driving lessons for over 50's.

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Astrophysicist Dr. Sara Webb has released a new book titled The Little Book of Cosmic Catastrophes.

This small book explores some very big ideas, from asteroids to alien invasions. 

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The annual AMAQ Hospital Check has been publicly released, raising issues of safety, bullying, discrimination, and burnout.

The survey included 831 doctors in training at hospitals around Queensland. 

AMAQ President, Dr Nick Yim told Sofie Formica on 4BC Afternoons, "There's a lot of work that needs to be done. We need to keep our junior doctors safe." 

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