The real cost of raising a child in Australia revealed

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Self-titled Reef Guardian Peter Gash joined Sofie Formica on 4BC Breakfast to recount the incredible 20-year journey of transforming Lady Elliot Island. Along with his family and supporters, Peter emphasises that their persistent and conservation work proves that one person can make a difference.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CEO of Howard Smith Wharves Luke Fraser joined Sofie Formica on 4BC Breakfast to discuss the massive scale of their Melbourne Cup Day preparations. The celebrations are crucial for supporting the hospitality industry after a tough year, and the venue will also be raising money for Youngcare charity.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nine’s Federal Politics Editor Charles Croucher joined Sofie Formica on 4BC Breakfast to discuss what to expect from the final two weeks of federal parliament. The Liberal Party's internal debate over climate policy, specifically the commitment to net-zero emissions, has flared up due to the Nationals pre-emptively declaring they will scrap the target.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Despite the government spending billions of taxpayer money on bulk-billing, new data is showing that rates among GP's across the country are on the way down. Founder and CEO of Cleanbill, the website that tracks the real price of healthcare in Australia, James Gillespie joined Sofie Formica on 4BC Breakfast to reveal the actual cost of a GP visit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

INXS rocker and Movember ambassador Kirk Pengilly joined Sofie Formica on 4BC Breakfast to discuss men's health and why he is participating in Movember. The INXS rocker and ten-year ambassador discussed how getting an early blood test for the PSA marker saved his life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The very best from Luke Bradnam and Sofie Formica on 4BC Breakfast this week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Halloween spending in Australia has just hit $500 million, indicating its massive and rapidly growing popularity across the country. Tanya from Wynnum (the "Queen of Halloween") joined Sofie Formica to talk about her event "The Haunting of Hellyer House".  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.