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Best of 4BC Breakfast with Dean & Sofie, June 8th-12th, 2026

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FULL SHOW: 4BC Breakfast with Dean & Sofie, June 12th, 2026

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The 14% drop that could spike your grocery bill at the supermarket checkout

Queensland farming bodies and local councils are pushing back against proposed federal changes to disaster recovery funding, which would drop the commonwealth contribution from 64% down to 50%. Richmond Shire Mayor John Wharton joined Dean & Sofie on 4BC Breakfast to warn that the 14% funding cut will leave regional councils unable to repair infrastructure—such as his shire's $30 million in flood damage - ultimately driving up grocery prices for everyday consumers. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Missed opportunity: Why Brisbane pubs aren't allowed to open early for the World Cup

The Queensland Hotel Association has criticised the state's rigid licensing laws for preventing local pubs and venues from opening early to broadcast the World Cup matches. While a dedicated live site exists for fans, hospitality leaders argue that businesses are missing out on vital revenue while facing increasing overhead pressures. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

How a devoted listener calculated a massive 35,000-day milestone for 4BC

A dedicated regular listener surprised the 4BC Breakfast team by winning the "Rumour of the Week" with a calculation that the station is celebrating its 35,000th day on air. To mark the massive milestone, the listener brought balloons, champagne, and cake into the studio, prompting discussions about officially declaring June 12th as "4BC Day." See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.