The $500,000 per child problem: Why Queensland’s Residential Care System is failing vulnerable youth

Music Legend Don McLean announces Australian Tour to celebrate 55 years of 'American Pie'

Folk-rock icon Don McLean joined Dean & Sofie on 4BC Breakfast to announce his upcoming October tour in Australia, celebrating the 55th anniversary of his masterpiece "American Pie". During the interview, he discussed his deep connection to Australian fans, the 10-year mental development of his signature song, and his unique approach of performing without a setlist. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

FULL SHOW: 4BC Breakfast with Dean & Sofie, June 5th, 2026

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The $500,000 per child problem: Why Queensland’s Residential Care System is failing vulnerable youth

A bombshell child safety report has revealed that not a single child in Queensland's residential care has been adopted in the past seven years. Co-Founder & Director of The Be There Group and Be There Foundation, Shaan Ross-Smith, joined Dean & Sofie on 4BC Breakfast to explain that the system has become highly politicised and risk-averse, focusing more on bureaucratic "tick boxes" than on proactively placing children into stable, loving environments. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

RUMOUR FILE: Hollywood stars, hardware appliances & heisted hens

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Where to find 50,000 whales: Moreton Bay Marine Park kicks off its biggest season yet on Queensland Day

Tomorrow marks Queensland Day and the highly anticipated official launch of the whale watching season in the state. Captain Kerry Lopez joined Dean & Sofie on 4BC Breakfast to celebrate her 30th anniversary on the water, reflecting on the phenomenal growth of the East Coast whale population from just 100 to over 50,000. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.