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4BC Afternoons

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Tune in to 4BC Afternoons, weekdays from 12pm-3pm.

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Listen to 4BC Afternoons with Carla Bignasca, weekdays from Midday - 3pm.

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have made a surprise, low-key return to Australian soil, swapping private jets for a commercial Qantas flight to kick off a whirlwind four-day tour.

While the couple is visiting children’s hospitals and supporting ve... more

After a tragic accident left her husband paralysed from the neck down, Maryanne Harris refused to accept a "grim" future and hunted the globe for a solution.

Discover how their groundbreaking robotic exoskeleton is now helping Australians "rewire"... more

After a modest pub meal turned into a subsidised feast for a friend’s luxury order, one listener is demanding that the "50/50 split" be officially banned.

Join the Afternoon's jury as they deliberate whether this is a harmless social convention or... more

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Shane McKinlay
Archbishop of Brisbane
Archdiocese of Brisbane
Episode: Full Show: 4BC Afternoons with Carla Bignasca, April 3rd, 2026
Nicole Byrne
Co-owner of New Flow Central Queensland
New Flow Central Queensland
Episode: From all-girls schools to construction sites: Nicole Byrne’s mission to fix the trade shortage
Shane Mackinlay
Archbishop of Brisbane
Archdiocese of Brisbane
Episode: Finding light in the darkness: Archbishop Shane Mackinlay’s Good Friday message
Lucinda Holdforth
Author of Going On and On: Why Our Longevity Threatens the Future
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Episode: Full Show: 4BC Afternoons with Carla Bignasca, April 2nd, 2026
Lucinda Holdsworth
Author of Going On and On, writer focusing on society, leadership and the future
Author, Going On and On
Episode: Why living longer is becoming a crisis for Australian families
Katie Ditchburn
Australian director, Paw Patrol live show
Paw Patrol Live Race to the Rescue
Episode: Full Show: 4BC Afternoons with Carla Bignasca, April 1st, 2026
Mandy Sacka
Pediatric nutritionist, author
The Unfussy Eaters Club
Episode: Full Show: 4BC Afternoons with Carla Bignasca, April 1st, 2026
Duncan MacDougall
Estate Litigation Senior Associate
Atwood Martial Lawyers
Episode: Farm Feuds: Why "fair" isn't always equal in estate law
Shayna Jack
Dual Olympic gold medalist swimmer
DrinkWise ambassador; Never Have I Ever campaign
Episode: Full Show: 4BC Afternoons with Shane Doherty for Carla Bignasca, March 31st, 2026

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Sofie Formica
Main host on weekday afternoons; Brisbane radio presenter overseeing local issues, community stories, and expert segments.

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The great dairy backflip: Why full-fat is back on the menu
Q: All right. Is there some science behind my theory that the more fat, the fuller I feel?
Yes, fat helps trigger longer-lasting fullness by slowing digestion and supporting a combination meal with protein and fiber, contributing to better appetite control when integrated into a balanced diet.
The great dairy backflip: Why full-fat is back on the menu
Q: Is it right that low-fat products are generally higher in sugar?
Yes, because removing fat often requires additives to improve texture and palatability, which can introduce sugar or other ingredients; however, not all low-fat dairy is bad, and simple ingredients should guide product choice.
The great dairy backflip: Why full-fat is back on the menu
Q: Righto. Where did you get it wrong? How come we got it so wrong? Why the backflip?
We had a simpler understanding in the past and are now recognizing that nutrition is about the whole food context—fat, protein, calcium, vitamins, processing, and how foods behave in the body—leading to a shift away from blaming a single nutrient like saturated fat.
Why living longer is becoming a crisis for Australian families
Q: What can younger people do to reclaim their future given these challenges?
Holdsworth suggests individual planning within a broader policy shift—addressing subsidies, housing affordability, and tax rules to reduce the burden on younger generations while ensuring sustainable care for older adults.
Why living longer is becoming a crisis for Australian families
Q: What changes do you think are essential in how we approach end-of-life and aging in society?
She argues for a compassionate, patient-centered approach that respects individual choices, reduces unnecessary interventions, and acknowledges the reality of end-of-life planning as part of a human life course.

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Brisbane-area daytime discussions focus on local issues, science, health, and community stories with a practical, solutions-oriented bent. Episodes frequently feature a mix of local government and civic concerns, sustainability initiatives (notably soft-plastic recycling), public health and mental well-being segments, and human-interest pieces drawn from real-world events. A regular science/education thread appears through expert guests on sleep health, space exploration, and related research, while cultural and community-interest segments (music, festivals, sports, and charity initiatives) provide a broad community lens. The show stands out for its blend of practical community impact stories, accessible expert insights, and local event cov... more

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