Why your Council Rates are set to jump following a Federal Disaster Funding cuts

FULL SHOW: 4BC Breakfast with Dean & Sofie, June 8th, 2026

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Why your Council Rates are set to jump following a Federal Disaster Funding cuts

The federal government has blindsided Queensland councils with a surprise Friday afternoon proposal to cut its average disaster recovery funding contribution from 64% to a 50-50 split. LGAQ CEO Alison Smith joined Dean & Sofie on 4BC Breakfast to warn that because local governments already receive a tiny fraction of total tax revenue, this funding shortfall will desperately pressure councils to raise household rates or lean heavily on the state government to fill the void. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

"Cancer does not define us": Professor Richard Scolyer’s final words to Australia revealed

Dean & Sofie on 4BC Breakfast pay a heartfelt tribute to former Australian of the Year Professor Richard Scolyer following his passing from brain cancer at age 59. They reflect on his revolutionary skin cancer research, share an emotional archival clip of him discussing life as a cancer patient, and read from his poignant final letter emphasising love, compassion, and human connection. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

RUMOUR FILE: Star-studded event, Woolworths freight shake-Up & Turkish World Cup fan takeover

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Best of 4BC Breakfast with Dean & Sofie, June 1st-5th, 2026

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