S1 Ep1466: The Mayor on the Air, February 11 - Robby Walsh (Waratah-Wynyard)
Waratah-Wynyard Mayor Robby Walsh was today's Mayor on the Air. Robby spoke about the planned new all-abilities playground at Anzac Park at Somerset, the draft Waratah-Wynyard Settlement Strategy, upgrades to the soccer ground at Somerset, the council's Thrive and Survive Grants programme, and upcoming Community Conversations meetings . . .
8m Feb 11, 2021
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S1 Ep1465: Bob's charity flight featured in national TV programme
Young Kindred pilot Bob Bramley's Surving Turbulence round-Australia solo flight last year to raise funds and awareness of youth mental health issues was featured on the ABC TV programme Australian Story on Monday night. Martin Agatyn spoke to Bob . . .
7m Feb 10, 2021
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S1 Ep1465: 4WD tour of Tasmania raising funds for the Flying Doctor
The current Drive 4x4 The Doc tour of Tasmania by four-wheel  drive enthusiasts is raising much needed funds for the Royal Flying Doctor Service. Martin Agatyn spoke to event organiser Bill Patrick during a rest day at Strahan today . . .
6m Feb 10, 2021
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S1 Ep1465: Pollies Perch, February 10 - Shadow Minister for Infrastructure, Primary Industry and Resources, Shane Broad
Shadow Minister for Infrastructure, Primary Industry and Resources, Shane Broad stepped up onto the Pollies Perch today. Shane spoke about the recent North by North-West Regional Tourism forum, the removal of the Redline Devonport transit centre, and the Federal Court ruling against the Bob Brown Foundation's challenge against Tasmania's forestry practices . . .
10m Feb 10, 2021
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S1 Ep1465: The Mayor on the Air, February 10 - Steve Kons (Burnie)
Burnie Mayor Steve Kons was today's Mayor on the Air. Steve spoke about major improvements to the View Road Reserve, the Burnie International Women's Day Luncheon, DoMaur Productions staging of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, and being bushfire ready . . .
5m Feb 10, 2021
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S1 Ep1464: Barbecue movement to promote mental and other health discussions to expand on the Coast
The successful Mr Perfect barbecues programme, which encourages men to talk about mental and other health issues is celebrating a successful first year of operation on the Coast. The regular Ulverstone barbecues and events like the Man Walk, are looking to expand to other centres on the Coast, with the first Mr Perfect barbecue for the Kentish district to be held at Sheffield on Sunday. Martin ...
10m Feb 09, 2021
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S1 Ep1464: Finance, with Justin Delantey from Lending4U, February 9
In today's finance segment, ustin Delantey from Lending4U, spoke about record house prices in 46 Australian regions including Tasmania, AMP's prediction for a tightening of lending standards, and the health and welfare of the Australian Dollar . . .
5m Feb 09, 2021
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S1 Ep1464: The Mayor on the Air, February 9 - Peter Freshney (Latrobe)
Latrobe Mayor Peter Freshney was today's Mayor on the Air. Peter spoke about the weekend's storms and preparation by the SES and council, the success of the Shearwater Markets, seasonal workers being embraced by the Port Soorell community, an update on the Hawley Foreshore Path proposal, refurbishment of the Australian Axemen's Hall of Fame at Latrobe, and the need to spread out funding for cou...
10m Feb 09, 2021
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S1 Ep1464: Pollies Perch, February 9 - Senator Claire Chandler
Senator Claire Chandler stepped up onto the Pollies Perch today. Claire spoke about the Parliamentary agenda with Parliament returning this week, the Bob Brown Foundation's legal challenge against Tasmanian forest practices, and suggestions for a third Bass Strait passenger vessel - possibly a catamaran - in addition to the Spirits of Tasmania . . .
6m Feb 09, 2021
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S1 Ep1463: Health Matters, February 8 - Whooping Cough
In today's Health Matters segment, Colin Wood from Full Life Pharmacy in Ulverstone, spoke about whooping cough, its symptoms, treatment and vaccination . . .
8m Feb 08, 2021
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S1 Ep1462: Still a way to go with Voluntary Assisted Dying (Euthenasia) Bill
The Voluntary Assisted Dying (Euthenasia) Bill which passed the Tasmanian Upper House last year, still has some way to go before it becomes legislation. The debate in the Lower House late last year was only to accept the Bill being tabled for further discussion. It's far from a done deal just yet. Martin Agatyn spoke to the Bill proponent and Independent Mersey MLC Mike Gaffney . . .
6m Feb 08, 2021
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S1 Ep1462: Ten Days on the Island 2021 kicks off next month
The North-West Coast will again host the opening weekend of the Ten Days on the Island Arts Festival, starting next month. Martin Agatyn spoke to festival artistic director Jane Hume . . .
8m Feb 08, 2021
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S1 Ep1462: Pollies Perch, February 8 - Senator Richard Colbeck
Senator Richard Colbeck stepped up onto the Pollies Perch today. Richard spoke about federal funding for dementia training, a voluntary code of conduct for the aged care industry, a new chair for the Australian Sports Commission, and the 40th anniversary of the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) . . .
11m Feb 08, 2021
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S1 Ep1461: Volunteers wanted to help monitor platypus hot spots
The Australian Platypus Conservancy wants to recruit volunteers to help monitor platypus populations near Latrobe and also other spots along the Coast as part of its Australian Platypus Monitoring Network. Martin Agatyn spoke to Australian Platypus Conservancy director Geoff Williams . . .
7m Feb 04, 2021
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S1 Ep1461: Don River Railway to prepare business plan for Penguin train
The Don River Railway Society has received more than $90,000 to prepare a comprehensive business plan for its bid to run trains to the Penguin Market on Sundays, trips into Devonport, and upgrading its workshops to cater for public tours. Martin Agatyn spoke to Don River Railway general manager Barry Pickett . . .
8m Feb 04, 2021
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S1 Ep1461: The Mayor on the Air, February 4 - Annette Rockliff (Devonport)
Devonport Mayor Annette Rockliff was today's Mayor on the Air. Annette spoke about the Portal photographic exhibition, the Tidal 20 People's Choice Winner, Home is Where the Art Is, an exhibition by Milan Milojevic, Regional Arts Network Tasmania (RANT) relocating its headquarters to Tasmania, and the Bass Strait Maritime Cenyre returning to a seven-day a week operation . . .
8m Feb 04, 2021
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S1 Ep1460: Remembering Buddy Holly - The Day the Music Died
Today marks the 62nd anniversary of the death of Buddy Holly and other rock and roll musicians in a plane crash - referred to as The Day the Music Died. The Devonport Choral Society is staging the musical Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story, later this year. Martin Agatyn spoke to director Peter "Sid" Sidebottom . . .
7m Feb 03, 2021
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S1 Ep1460: Pollies Perch, February 3 - Senator Jonathon Duniam
Senator Jonathon Duniam stepped up onto the Pollies Perch today. Jonathon spoke about the High Court today dismissing the challenge to forestry laws by the Bob Brown Foundation, the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act review, the Global Forum for Food and Agriculture, and funding applications for the Stronger Communities Programme . . .
10m Feb 03, 2021
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S1 Ep1460: The Mayor on the Air, February 3 - Jan Bonde (Central Coast)
Central Coast Mayor Jan Bonde was today's Mayor on the Air. Jan spoke about a planned 7-Day Makeover project for Turners Beach, a call for more volunteers for visitor information centres, the Ulverstone town clock now fully functional again (including chimes), an update on repairs to the Ulverstone Waterslide, and the Greening Central Coast Strategy . . .
7m Feb 03, 2021
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S1 Ep1459: Australian of the Year, and Tasmanian sexual abuse survivor advocate Grace Tame
Hear from inspirational Australian of the Year Grace Tame. Grace is a Tasmanian advocate for sexual abuse survivors and was the catalyst for changing Tasmanian evidence laws, which prevented victims from speaking out. Martin Agatyn spoke to Grace this afternoon on Across the Coast. If you haven't heard her speak before, then you will find this very inspirational . . .
10m Feb 02, 2021
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S1 Ep1459: Pollies Perch, February 2 - Shadow Minister for Local Government and Planning, Regional Development and Small Business, Transport and Manufacturing, Anita Dow
Shadow Minister for Local Government and Planning, Regional Development and Small Business, Transport and Manufacturing, Anita Dow stepped up onto the Pollies Perch today. Anita spoke about the closure of Redline's Devonport transit centre, the Tennis Tasmania Tri-Series in Burnie, the opening of the Agritas robotic dairy at Smithton, and the recent Circular Head Education Awards . . .
9m Feb 02, 2021
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S1 Ep1459: The Mayor on the Air, February 2 - Daryl Quilliam (Circular Head)
Circular Head Mayor Darryl Quilliam was today's Mayor on the Air. Daryl spoke about the Circular Head Education Awards, recent Australia Day awards, a new $15,000 Energising Tasmania Grant, the closure of the Smithton Courthouse, an innovative stop smoking programme offering cash incentives, and care on the roads with school returning from tomorrow . . .
11m Feb 02, 2021
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S1 Ep1459: Finance, with Justin Delantey from Lending4U - February 2
In today's finance segment, Justin Delantey from Lending4U, spoke about the Housing Industry of Australia (HIA) Scorecard quarterly report, news that home buyers trust mortgage brokers more than the banks, and the state of health of the Australian Dollar . . .
7m Feb 02, 2021
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S1 Ep1458: Book to chronicle the Devonport Show
The Devonport Show might be an event of the past, but its history won't be forgotten, thanks to a book compiled by Portia Andrew. The book is called "Showtime at Devonport," and Martin Agatyn spoke to Portia ahead of its launch on Sunday . . .
10m Feb 01, 2021
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S1 Ep1458: Teddy Bear Drop to raise valuable funds for medical research
The annual Halliwell Property Group Teddy Bear Fly-in and Kite Festival will be held at Meercroft Park in Devonport on February 14. The event is organised by the Devonport Rotary Club and Martin Agatyn spoke to the club's community services director Tony Read . . .
5m Feb 01, 2021
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S1 Ep1458: Tyhe Mayor on the Air, February 1 - Tim Wilson (Kentish)
Kentish Mayor Tim Wilson was today's Mayor on the Air. Tim spoke about the council's roadside slashing programme, recent Australia Day awards, and next Tuesday's community meeting at Sheffield . . .
6m Feb 01, 2021
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S1 Ep1458: Health Matters, February 1 - Skin Cancer
In today's Health Matters segment, Colin  Wood from Full Life Pharmacy in  Ulverstone, spoke about skin cancer, its causes, types, treatment and prevention . . .
10m Feb 01, 2021
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S1 Ep1457: New state-of-the-art homes for the disabled
Devonfield has today opened four new homes for its clients with intellectual and other disabilities at Spreyton, which will allow them to live independently. Martin Agatyn spoke to Devonfield CEO Tanya Kingshott . . .
5m Jan 22, 2021
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S1 Ep1457: Pollies Perch, January 22 - Deputy Premier Jeremy Rockliff
Deputy Premier Jeremy Rockliff stepped up onto the Pollies Perch today. Jeremy spoke about the first 12 months under Premier Peter Gutwein, speculation about him not running at the next election, funding for the Anglicare Alcohol and Drugs Helpline to provide services 24/7, and grants under the Energy and Infrastructure Workforce Development Fund . . .
9m Jan 22, 2021
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S1 Ep1456: Happy ending as dumped kittens find a home
Six kittens dumped by the Bass Highway near Forth will be placed in foster care before being adopted when they are old enough. It's a happy ending to an awful story. Martin Agatyn spoke to RSPCA Devonport Animal Care Centre manager Lorraine Hamilton . . .
7m Jan 21, 2021
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S1 Ep1456: Button battery warning - child danger alert
The Australian Medical Association (AMA) has warned of the risk to children swallowing or inserting button batteries, with incidents likely to rise during school holidays. Martin Agatyn spoke to AMA Tasmanian president Dr Helen McCardle . . .
6m Jan 21, 2021
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S1 Ep1456: The Mayor on the Air, January 21 - Annette Rockliff (Devonport)
Devonport Mayor Annette Rockliff was today's Mayor on the Air. Annette spoke about the Devonport Food and Wine Festival launch last week, next Tuesday's Australia Day ceremony, International Women's Day and the Diamonds of Devonport, as well as the council's community financial assistance scheme . . .
7m Jan 21, 2021
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S1 Ep1455: World class plant to replace plastic with wood fibre proposed for Tasmania
Tasmanian MP Brian Mitchell has suggested Tasmania would be an ideal location for a state-of-the-art plant to produce advanced products that could replace plastic packaging and containers, including bottles. Martin Agatyn spoke to Brian . . .
8m Jan 20, 2021
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S1 Ep1455: UTAS to offer course on the science of bushfires and how to live with them
The University of Tasmania has launched a new course called Living With Fire aimed at arming the community with knowledge on preventing, fighting and living with fires. Martin Agatyn spoke with Dr Penelope Jones from the university's fire centre research hub . . .
6m Jan 20, 2021
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S1 Ep1455: Invasion Day Rally for Devonport on Australia Day
Organisers of next Tuesday's Invasion Day Rally in Devonport are hoping large numbers will attend with a number of Australia Day events cancelled to show support to have the date changed. Martin Agatyn spoke to Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre campaign manager Nala Mansell . . .
7m Jan 20, 2021
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S1 Ep1455: The Mayor on the Air, January 20 - Jan Bonde (Central Coast)
Central Coast Mayor Jan Bonde was today's Mayor on the Air. Jan spoke about next Tuesday's Australia Day ceremony and Breakfast by the Leven, expressions of interest for the Greening Central Coast project, expressions of interest to run the cafe at the new cultural centre (The Hive), and improvements to Kings Parade at Uverstone finally completed . . .
7m Jan 20, 2021
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S1 Ep1454: Blood donors in short supply on the Coast
Australian Red Cross Lifeblood urgently needs 300 more blood donors at its Devonport and Burnie blood donor centres by the end of the month. The centres will open over much of the upcoming Australia Day long weekend to help with the demand. Martin Agatyn spoke to Australian Red Cross Lifeblood regional partnership manager for Tasmania, Ann Harvey . . .
6m Jan 19, 2021
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S1 Ep1454: Pollies Perch, January 19 - Shadow Minister for Local Government and Planning, Regional Development and Small Business, Transport and Manufacturing, Anita Dow
Shadow Minister for Local Government and Planning, Regional Development and Small Business, Transport and Manufacturing, Anita Dow stepped up onto the Pollies Perch today. Anita spoke about changes to Burnie and North-West bus services, an increase in the housing wait list, increases in wait lists for elective surgery and dental work, and the recent successful Burnie New Year's Eve Sports Carni...
8m Jan 19, 2021
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S1 Ep1454: The Mayor on the Air, January 19 - Peter Freshney (Latrobe)
Latrobe Mayor Peter Freshney was today's Mayor on the Air. Peter spoke about Australia Day ceremonies, seasonal workers on farms, the Panatana Family Park Paddling Pool re-opening this week, this weekend's Latrobe Lilium Show, planned upgrades to the Port Sorell Caravan Park, areas where dogs are permitted to be exercised off-leash, and an update on progress on the Coastal Pathway between Latro...
10m Jan 19, 2021
10m
S1 Ep1454: Finance, with Justin Delantey from Lending 4 You, January 19
In today's Finance segment, Justin Delantey from Lending 4U spoke about all-time high home buyer confidence, the Australian real estate market being primed for growth in 2021, and the ups and downs of the Australian Dollar over the past week . . .
5m Jan 19, 2021
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S1 Ep1453: Aurora Energy pandemic power-bill relief still available
Assistance to residential and small business customers of Aurora Energy is still available post-pandemic, as the Federal Government winds back wages support. A range of options are available from Aurora Energy. Martin Agatyn spoke to Aurora chief operating officer Kane Ingham . . .
5m Jan 18, 2021
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S1 Ep1453: Headspace opens Burnie service
Headspace, which offers support for young people aged 12-25 with mental health issues, has opened a service in Burnie to complement the service it already provides in Devonport. Martin Agatyn spoke to Headspace North-West manager Diedre Brown . . .
7m Jan 18, 2021
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S1 Ep1453: The Mayor on the Air, January 18 - Tim Wilson (Kentish)
Kentish Mayor Tim Wilson was today's Mayor on the Air. Tim spoke about International Mural-Fest, improvements to parking on High St at Sheffield, and an update on the Lorinna Road upgrade . . .
6m Jan 18, 2021
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S1 Ep1452: John Bertrand to speak at regional tourism event
Australian sporting legend and entrepreneur John Bertrand will be the keynote speaker at the West by North Regional Tourism Forum in Devonport later this month. Martin Agatyn spoke to West by North West CEO Tom Wootton . . .
5m Jan 15, 2021
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S1 Ep1452: Food and wine festival to focus on harvest, learning and farm visits
This year's Devonport Food and Wine Festival will be split in two over two weeks in March and two weeks in October. The first part of the festival, which will focus on harvesting, education and farm visits, was launched today at Harvest Moon at Forth. Martin Agatyn attended the launch and spoke to festival chair Lynn Laycock and Harvest Moon agricultural director Mark Kable . . .
6m Jan 15, 2021
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S1 Ep1451: King Island Distillery punching above its weight
News this week of a new distillery planned for King Island may have caused some confusion because of a similar name to an existing boutique distillery on the island, established six years ago. The King Island Distillery has already won a national award for one of its gins and is punching well above its weight. Martin Agatyn spoke to proprietor and distiller Heidi Weitjens . . .
9m Jan 14, 2021
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S1 Ep1450: Confidential survey hoping to help hoarders and their families
Anglicare has launched its Treasured Lives project aimed at understanding what motivates hoarders and how to support them and their families. The project includes a confidential survey and Martin Agatyn spoke to Anglicare Social Action Research Centre lead researcher Lyndsey Fidler . . .
7m Jan 14, 2021
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S1 Ep1450: Relay for Life to be a COVID-safe event in 2021
This year's Relay For Life events will be COVID-safe. The event is the major fundraiser for the Cancer Council Tasmania and the COVID plan is especially important for the event, with vulnerable cancer patients and survivors attending. Martin Agatyn spoke to Relay For Life state manager Alicia Van Ek from the Cancer Council Tasmania . . .
6m Jan 14, 2021
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S1 Ep1450: Book of the Week, January 14 - Finding My Feet, by Hanny Allston
Today's Book of the Week, as selected and reviewed by Tim Gott from the Devonport Bookshop, is the autobiography of Tasmanian distance runner and anorexia survivor Hanny Allston, called Finding My Feet . . .
6m Jan 14, 2021
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S1 Ep1450: The Mayor on the Air, January 14 - Robby Walsh (Waratah-Wynyard)
Waratah-Wynyard Mayor Robby Walsh was today's Mayor on the Air. Robby spoke about the popularity of the new East Wynyard playground, the council's Liveable Waratah-Wynyard Settlement Strategy, and continuation of Community Conversations meetings in 2021 . . .
8m Jan 14, 2021
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