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Listen to 4BC Afternoons with Carla Bignasca, weekdays from Midday - 3pm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brisbane Open House Co-Chair Malcolm Middleton previews the festival's highly anticipated 17th year, featuring a record number of private homes, a final look at the iconic Gabba before its redevelopment, and interactive heritage tours across the city. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New advances in drilling and widespread fuel panic have pushed the Queensland government to fast-track their Taroom Trough Development Plan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to 4BC Afternoons with Carla Bignasca, weekdays from Midday - 3pm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Michael Maguire naming his strongest lineup of the year, Josh Morris explained why Penrith’s home-ground advantage will ultimately derail the Broncos' final finals push. Click play to listen as Josh Morris and Carla preview Thursday night’s high-stakes blockbuster. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia throws away roughly 456 million loaves of bread every year, but Brisbane-based company Funky Food is stepping in to change the game by partnering with Sonoma Artisan Bakery. Funky Food CEO Noah Pratt dropped into the studio to explain how rescuing "imperfect" produce and artisanal sourdough is helping Aussie families slash their weekly grocery bills. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian regulators are considering raising allowable pesticide limits on popular berries, but health advocates warn we don't fully understand the cumulative long-term effects on young children. Pediatric nutritionist Mandy Sacher broke down why she believes the debate should focus on reducing chemical loads rather than pushing maximum thresholds. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to 4BC Afternoons with Carla Bignasca, weekdays from Midday - 3pm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brisbane dad Josh Henshaw revealed the staggering $100,000 price tag and intense emotional toll his family endured on their four-year journey to conceive.  Now, he's taking on a gruelling ultramarathon through the Brisbane Hills to make sure other couples don't have to price out their dreams of a family. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A rare sub-Antarctic giant petrel sparked a major biosecurity scare over the weekend, forcing beloved Sunshine Coast wildlife rescuers into full PPE. Hear the Twins, Bridgette and Paula Powers, explain the high-stakes quarantine operation and the massive relief of the final test results. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brisbane’s industrial waterfront is getting a high-end makeover with a new marine hub featuring full concierge services and premium lifestyle spaces. Managing Director Frank Licastro joined Carla to share the timeline and his vision for this game-changing project. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to 4BC Afternoons with Carla Bignasca, weekdays from Midday - 3pm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Could allowing major supermarkets to operate pharmacies lower medicine costs, or will it dismantle vital community healthcare? Queensland GP and former pharmacist Dr. Nick Yim joined Carla to break down the hidden risks behind the controversial proposal and what really happens behind the dispensing counter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Carla encountered an oblivious regular taking up a prime six-seater table for a single cup of coffee. She turned to the Afternoons jury to ask if café squatting is a public nuisance or a customer right.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New data revealed financial scams in Australia more than double during the winter months as we spend more time glued to our screens. Technology journalist Leigh Stark joined Carla to explain how cybercriminals are using AI and "social engineering" to empty bank accounts and the simple ways you can protect your savings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.