New data shows that produce wrapped in plastic is cheaper 73% of the time. 

Campaign Manager for the Australian Marine Conservation Society, Cip Hamilton, told Sofie Formica on 4BC Afternoons they are calling for accountability from the supermarkets.

"We're in the midst of a cost of living crisis, we have an environmental crisis and we're being charged more to avoid plastic packaging in our weekly shop." Ms Hamilton said. 

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Financial guru Noel Whittaker shares his wisdom.

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The Australian Word of the Year has been decided for 2024. 

Senior Researcher at the Australian National University, Mark Gwynn, joined Sofie Formica on 4BC Afternoons to discuss the chosen word. 

"We're after something that talks about the year in Australia," Mr Gwynn said. 

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The Pharmacy Guild of Australia believes pressure can be eased on GP's and ED’s if patients think of the pharmacy first.

There are calls to create a Masters of Pharmacy qualification to better prepare graduates for the pharmacy of the future.

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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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