Why Melbourne Cup day is crucial for local hospitality

Brisbane Economic Development Agency CEO Anthony Ryan joined Sofie Formica on 4BC Breakfast to explain what the global interest surge means for the River City.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

40 Australians have died in the last five years in crashes involving e-mobility devices. RACQ Head of Public Policy Dr Michael Kane joined Sofie Formica on 4BC Breakfast to discuss the urgent public safety crisis caused by illegal, high-powered e-bikes and e-scooters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Grattan Institute’s Energy and Climate Change Director Tony Wood joined Sofie Formica on 4BC Breakfast to breakdown Chris Bowen's latest clean energy scheme. "Solar Sharer" mandates energy retailers to offer three hours of free daytime electricity to all customers to utilise the country's solar oversupply.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen to Sofie Formica on 4BC Breakfast weekdays from 5.30am-9am.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

Listen to Sofie Formica on 4BC Breakfast weekdays from 5.30am-9am.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.