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Associate Professor Dr Daryl McPhee joined Sofie Formica on 4BC breakfast to argue that nets are not a barrier but a catching device. The conversation provides critical safety advice for swimmers, stressing the need to avoid river mouths in the late afternoon and to apply common sense.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Associate Professor Ben Phillips from the Australian National University joined Sofie Formica on 4BC Breakfast to reveal the true financial cost of raising a child in Australia from birth to age 18. Surprisingly, the data shows that the cost hasn't increased over the last two decades.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brett Beasley, the father of Jack Beasley, is travelling to the UK to pitch Jack's Law - a law which allows police to search for weapons in public spaces - to the British Parliament. Brett joined Sofie Formica on 4BC Breakfast to talk about his commitment to making it a national Australian law and expanding it to other Commonwealth countries, where knife crime is surging.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to Sofie Formica on 4BC Breakfast weekdays from 5.30am-9am.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to Luke Bradnam on 4BC Breakfast weekdays from 5.30am-9am.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tatsuya Hioki, a Brisbane-based buyer's agent, joined Luke Bradnam on 4BC Breakfast to discuss why Australians are buying property in Japan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to Luke Bradnam on 4BC Breakfast weekdays from 5.30am-9am.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Retail expert Professor Gary Mortimer joined Luke Bradnam to explain why it's difficult for consumers to identify Australian-made and owned goods. Will Anthony Albanese's "Future Made in Australia" campaign be enough to reverse the decades-long decline in Australia's manufacturing sector?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nine's Europe Correspondent Mimi Becker joined Luke Bradnam on 4BC Breakfast to explain the latest developments in the Louvre heist investigation. Two men in their 30s have been arrested and are suspected of being part of a larger group, with police using DNA evidence and tools left at the scene to make the breakthrough.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The very best from Luke Bradnam on 4BC Breakfast this week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to Luke Bradnam on 4BC Breakfast weekdays from 5.30am-9am.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A foundation is helping patients take virtual holidays from their hospital beds, allowing them to experience travel and connection without leaving their room.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UB40 is coming to Brisbane next year in January and lead singer Ali Campbell caught up with Luke Bradnam on 4BC Breakfast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Supercars legend and 3-three championship winner Craig Lowndes joined Luke Bradnam on 4BC Breakfast with the Gold Coast 500 returning to the streets of Surfers Paradise this weekend for the first ever finals series.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to Luke Bradnam on 4BC Breakfast weekdays from 5.30am-9am.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Motoring Trade Association CEO Rd Camm joined Luke Bradnam on 4BC Breakfast to explain what to look for and what to look out for when buy a used car. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Arts Minister John Paul Langbroek joined Luke Bradnam on 4BC Breakfast to discuss the new Hollywood spy film being filmed on the Gold Coast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to Luke Bradnam on 4BC Breakfast weekdays from 5.30am-9am.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Deputy Chair of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners Queensland, Dr Aileen Traves, joined Luke Bradnam on 4BC Breakfast to explain more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ipswich City Council Mayor Teresa Harding joined Luke Bradnam on 4BC Breakfast to discuss the new law passed by David Crisafulli that allows mayors to speak their minds publicly. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to Luke Bradnam on 4BC Breakfast weekdays from 5.30am-9am.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jess Rowe and Miriam Payne joined Luke Bradnam on 4BC Breakfast after completing a remarkable 13,000 kilometre journey across the Pacific to raise money for charity.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nine Chief Political Reporter Charles Croucher joined Luke Bradnam on 4BC Breakfast live from Washington to discuss the aftermath from Anthony Albanese's first official face-to-face meeting with Donald Trump.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to Luke Bradnam on 4BC Breakfast weekdays from 5.30am-9am.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A group of thieves has targeted the Louvre in Paris, stealing “priceless” crown jewels during a rapid four-minute heist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The very best from 4BC Breakfast with Peter Fegan this week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The proposed South East Brisbane rebrand is not for the locals, according to Courier Mail editor Chris Jones.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to 4BC Breakfast with Peter Fegan weekdays from 5.30am-9am.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian Comedian Denis Carnahan joined Peter Fegan on 4BC Breakfast as he gears up to tour the country with "Cricket The Musical" which brings the controversy of an Ashes summer to life on stage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today is Future Brisbane Day with plenty on the agenda when Queensland politicians and philanthropist meet including whether or not to rebrand Brisbane to the Greater Brisbane Region.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to 4BC Breakfast with Peter Fegan weekdays from 5.30am-9am.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Four-time Olympic Gold Medalist Ariarne Titmus has retired from professional swimming.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brisbane is still the most expensive Australian city to fuel up in, but there are a few key areas where petrol is significantly cheaper despite the competition. RACQ’s Principal Economic and Affordability Specialist Dr Ian Jeffreys joined Peter Fegan on 4BC Breakfast to reveal all.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brisbane City Council Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner joined Peter Fegan on 4BC Breakfast to answer questions and queries from the listeners.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A new poll from the Institute of Public Affairs has revealed that 71 per cent of Australians back a temporary pause on immigration with a significant increase in support from younger people.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to 4BC Breakfast with Peter Fegan weekdays from 5.30am-9am.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

University of the Sunshine Coast Lecturer and former FBI special agent Dr Dennis Desmond joined Peter Fegan to discuss cyber security in the wake of Noosa Council being hacked and the Prime Minster's phone number being leaked.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter Dunell, a member of the Men’s Shed in Forest Lake, joined Peter Fegan on 4BC Breakfast to explain more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter Fegan has revealed the top five highest-paid bureaucrats in Queensland.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to 4BC Breakfast with Peter Fegan weekdays from 5.30am-9am.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Senator Bridget McKenzie joined Peter Fegan on 4BC Breakfast to give her take on Lidia Thorpe's "burn down parliament" comment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Compare The Market Economist David Koch joined Peter Fegan on 4BC Breakfast to provide a detailed insight into how Australian families are faring with the ever increasing cost-of-living.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Prime Minister Tony Abbott has released a new book which celebrates Australia's history and how the nation came to be.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.