S1 Ep1482: Forum to highlight International Women's Day
With International Women's Day coming up next Monday, a number of events are being held along the Coast in the lead-up. One of them is the Choose to Challenge Speakers Forum in Devonport tomorrow night. Martin Agatyn spoke to Minka Woolley, who will MC the event . . .
6m Mar 03, 2021
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S1 Ep1482: Coastal theatre groups recruiting directors and "creatives"
The Devonport Choral Society and Devonport Repertory Theatre Society are on the lookout for aspiring directors and people to work behind the scenes on stage productions in 2022. Martin Agatyn spoke to Devonport Choral Society president Maree Brodzinski . . .
9m Mar 03, 2021
9m
S1 Ep1482: Pollies Perch, March 3 - Senator Jonathon Duniam
Senator Jonathon Duniam stepped up onto the Pollies Perch today. Jonathon spoke about a number of visits and events he had already attended this week, the Bass Strait vehicle equalisation scheme (free vehicles), more protests by the Bob Brown Foundation, and the Jobkeeper supplement coming to a close . . . 
12m Mar 03, 2021
12m
S1 Ep1481: Pollies Perch, March 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 petition to get a bus transit centre reinstated in Devonport, a recent jobs forum in Devonport, donation of a new vehicle for the Emu Bay Rhododendron Garden from the Emu Bay Burnie Lions Club, and a rec...
7m Mar 02, 2021
7m
S1 Ep1480: Wolfe Brothers headline A Day at the Creek
Tasmania's own Wolfe Brothers will headline this weekend's A Day at the Creek music festival at Mole Creek. Martin Agatyn spoke to Tom Wolfe from the Wolfe Brothers . . .
5m Mar 02, 2021
5m
S1 Ep1480: Finance, with Justin Delantey from Lending4U, March 2
In today's finance segment, Justin Delantey from Lending4U, spoke about the fastest rise in the Australian housing market for 20 years, no change in the Reserve Bank of Australia cash rate, and the weekly fluctuations of the Australian Dollar . . .
5m Mar 02, 2021
5m
S1 Ep1480: The Mayor on the Air, March 2 - Daryl Quilliam (Circular Head)
Circular Head Mayor Daryl Quilliam was today's Mayor on the Air. Daryl spoke about a Harmony Day event in Smithton next week, the Are You Bogged Mate? rural mental health programme, next Monday's International Women's Day, and the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra visiting Stanley as part of the Ten Days on the Island festival . . .
6m Mar 02, 2021
6m
S1 Ep1479: New-look Devonport Food and Wine Festival underway
The new March version of the Devonport Food and Wine Festival is underway and running for the next fortnight. Martin Agatyn spoke to festival chair Lynn Laycock . . .
6m Mar 01, 2021
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S1 Ep1479: The Mayor on the Air, March 1 - Tim Wilson (Kentish)
Kentish Mayor Tim Wilson was today's Mayor on the Air. Tim spoke about the Snap Send Solve smartphone app, a callout for land to be provided for camping during the upcoming Australian Rowing Championships at the Lake Barrington International Rowing Course, the opening of the next stage of the Wild Mersey Mountain Bike trials, and this weekend's Steamfest at Sheffield . . .
6m Mar 01, 2021
6m
S1 Ep1479: Health Matters, Mach 1 - Conjunctivitis
In today's Health Matters segment, Colin Wood from Full Life Pharmacy in Ulverstone, spoke about conjunctivitis - it's causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention . . .
8m Mar 01, 2021
8m
S1 Ep1479: Federal Treasurer visits the Coast
Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg visited the North-West Coast today. He spoke to industry and business people about Job Keeper and the state of the economy. Listen here to Tim Mead from Coastal construction firm MeadCon about how Job Keeper helped his business and then hear from the Treasurer. Martin Agatyn also asked the Treasurer about changes to Job Seeker, Job Keeper, and Facebook paying f...
10m Mar 01, 2021
10m
S1 Ep1478: Get your skates on this Sunday
The Van Diemen Rollers will be hosting a free come and try roller skating day at East Devonport on Sunday. Martin Agatyn spoke to coach Jasmine Gaul . . .
6m Feb 26, 2021
6m
S1 Ep1477: Pollies Perch, February 26 - Braddon MHR Gavin Pearce
Federal Braddon member Gavin Pearce stepped up onto the Pollies Perch today. Gavin spoke about the media bargaining code, more funding for university degrees in agricultural sciences, Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg visiting the Coast next week, and prioritising increasing the capacity of the Port of Burnie . . .
9m Feb 26, 2021
9m
S1 Ep1476: Live music in seaside setting for Devonport this Saturday
Live music returns to Devonport this Saturday night when the Devonport Tennis Club presents Music by the Sea. Our own Jerry Sheers is a member of the club and he spoke to Martin Agatyn during Across the Coast today . . .
5m Feb 25, 2021
5m
S1 Ep1476: Pollies pedalling to raise funds for Diabetes Tasmania
The 16th annual Pollie Pedal starts tomorrow, raising much-needed funds for Diabetes Tasmania. Martin Agatyn spoke to Lyons MP Guy Barnett, who is also a diabetic and has been on all 15 previous rides . . .
6m Feb 25, 2021
6m
S1 Ep1476: Book of the Week, February 23 - The Frenchman, by Jack Beaumont
Today's book of the week, as selected and reviewed by Tim Gott from the Devonport Bookshop, is a spy novel called The Frenchman, by Jack Beaumont . . .
5m Feb 25, 2021
5m
S1 Ep1476: The Mayor on the Air, February 23 - Robby Walsh (Waratah-Wynyard)
Waratah-Wynyard Mayor Robby Walsh was today's Mayor on the Air. Robby spoke about the new recreational park at Sisters Beach, signing up for the council's electronic newsletter, the next Community Conversations morning session which will be at Yolla, submissions for the council's Thrive and Survive small grants programme ending soon, and road closures for this Saturday's Hellyer North West Rall...
6m Feb 25, 2021
6m
S1 Ep1475: Jobseeker minimal benefit increase not well received
The Federal Government's plan to lift Jobseeker benefits by $50 per fortnight once the current coronavirus supplement runs out, has been widely condemned as not enough. Martin Agatyn spoke to Tasmanian Coouncil of Social Services (TasCOSS) CEO Adriene Picone . . .
7m Feb 24, 2021
7m
S1 Ep1475: Burnie Bite and Brew almost sold out
This Saturday evening's Burnie Bite and Brew waterfront event will be limited to a crowd of 1000 due to COVID-19 restrictions. Tickets are selling fast. Martin Agatyn spoke to Burnie City Council events and marketing manager Russell Steers . . .
6m Feb 24, 2021
6m
S1 Ep1475: Pollies Perch, February 24 - 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 fake Facebook posts taking him out of context, the Bob Brown Foundation's Supreme Court bid to overturn Sustainable Timbers Tasmania's refusal to permit it to hold its Tarkanya Trail Ultra Marathon on forestry land, last week's Labor Jobs Forum in Devonport,...
10m Feb 24, 2021
10m
S1 Ep1475: The Mayor on the Air, February 24 - Steve Kons (Burnie)
Burnie Mayor Steve Kons was today's Mayor on the Air. Steve spoke about the council's decision not to shift the date of Australia Day awards and citizenship ceremonies, night work repairs for Mount St, this Saturday's Burnie Bite and Brew event, and the upcoming Ten Days on the Island festival . . .
4m Feb 24, 2021
4m
S1 Ep1474: Plenty of action on and off the water for this Sunday's Devonport Regatta
This Sunday's 63rd annual ICS Devonport Regatta promises plenty of entertainment for all ages. This year, the regatta ground will be segmented due to COVID-19 crowd restrictions and tickets must be purchased on-line. Martin Agatyn spoke to regatta committee vice-president Lydia Lane . . .
7m Feb 23, 2021
7m
S1 Ep1474: The Mayor on the Air, February 23 - Peter Freshney (Latrobe)
Latrobe Mayor Peter Freshney was today's Mayor on the Air. Peter spoke about a proposed new roundabout in Latrobe, a redevelopment application for Camp Banksia, a new home for the Latrobe Federal Band, reporting poor mobile phone reception, dumped garden waste and rubbish on vacant blocks, and the Hawley Foreshore Pathway Project . . .
8m Feb 23, 2021
8m
S1 Ep1474: Pollies Perch, February 23 - Senator Claire Chandler
Senator Claire Chandler stepped up onto the Pollies Perch today. Claire spoke about the COVID-19 vaccine rollout, a drop in unemployment numbers, and a boost in construction . . .
7m Feb 23, 2021
7m
S1 Ep1473: COVID-19 vaccine rollout underway across Tasmania today
The rollout of COVID 19 vaccine in Tasmania started today. Frontline workers and aged care residents are among the first to receive the jab. Martin Agatyn spoke to Tasmanian Department of Health secretary Kathrine Morgan-Wicks . . .
7m Feb 22, 2021
7m
S1 Ep1473: Tickets on sale for Steamfest 2021 - but only available on-line
Tickets for next month's Steamfest are now available on-line. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, tickets will only be sold on-line, with no cash sales at the gates. Martin Agatyn spoke to Redwater Creek Steam and Heritage Society president Chris Martin . . .
7m Feb 22, 2021
7m
S1 Ep1473: Health Matters, February 22 - Resuscitation
In today's Health Matters segment, Colin Wood from Full Life Pharmacy in Ulverstone, spoke about CPR (cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation), and some basic steps which could save a life . . .
9m Feb 22, 2021
9m
S1 Ep1473: Pollies Perch, February 22 - Senator Richard Colbeck
Senator Richard Colbeck stepped up onto the Pollies Perch today. Richard spoke about the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine to aged care residents and changes to the aged care Serious Incident Response Scheme . . .
5m Feb 22, 2021
5m
S1 Ep1472: A Day at the Creek extended to two-day programme - tickets selling fast
This year's Day at the Creek Music Festival at Mole Creek has been extended to a two-day show, but tickets are still selling fast. Martin Agatyn spoke to event organiser Doug Westbrook . . .
6m Feb 19, 2021
6m
S1 Ep1472: Facebook's ban on news content to hurt Australian journalism
Facebook's decision to ban Australian news and media content from its platform will have consequences for Australian journalism. Martin Agatyn spoke to the Tasmanian president of the Media Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA), Mark Thomas . . .
8m Feb 19, 2021
8m
S1 Ep1471: What happens now after Facebook blocks access to Australian news and media?
Facebook's move to block access to Australian news content rather than pay Australian news organisations for content, has created a wave of criticism. The big question is what happens now? Martin Agatyn spoke to media expert Nic Hayes from Media Stable . . .
7m Feb 18, 2021
7m
S1 Ep1471: Opposition Leader Rebecca White drops by for a chat
Tasmanian Opposition Leader Rebecca White was on the Coast today and dropped in for a chat, speaking about her impending maternity, Labor's jobs forum in Devonport today, election spending transparency laws, and the Legislative Council inquiry into rural health . . .
9m Feb 18, 2021
9m
S1 Ep1471: The Mayor on the Air, February 18 - Annette Rockliff (Devonport)
Devonport Mayor Annette Rockliff was today's Mayor on the Air. Annette spoke about this weekend's national junior soccer festival in Devonport, a survey on future management of the Don Congregational Cemetery, the upcoming closing date for the council's financial assistance grants for not-for-profit groups, and arrangements for next Monday night's council meeting . . .
6m Feb 18, 2021
6m
S1 Ep1471: Book of the Week, February 18 - How Wild Things Are, by Analiese Gregory
Today's Book of the Week, as selected and reviewed by Tim Gott from the Devonport Bookshop, is How Wild Things Are, by Analiese Gregory, which is part biographical, part travel log, and part cookery book . . .
5m Feb 18, 2021
5m
S1 Ep1470: Telstra blocking up to 1.5 million scam calls a week
Scam telephone calls seem to becoming more frequent and sophisticated every day, but it could be a lot worse. Telstra is blocking up to $1.5 million known scam calls a week and sometimes up to 500,000 a day through its Cleaner Pipes initiative. Martin Agatyn spoke to Telstra media manager for Tasmanian and Victoria, Matt Smithson . . .
7m Feb 17, 2021
7m
S1 Ep1470: Tasmania fails to reach road safety targets
Tasmania has fallen short of benchmarks in lowering the number of deaths and serious injuries on our roads. RACT CEO Mark Mugnaioni believes we need a fresh approach as current strategies and policies appear not to be working. Martin Agatyn spoke to Mark . . .
6m Feb 17, 2021
6m
S1 Ep1470: The Mayor on the Air, February 17 - Jan Bonde (Central Coast)
Central Coast Mayor Jan Bonde was today's Mayor on the Air. Jan spoke about the Turners Beach 7-Day Makeover, other traffic management works for Turners Beach, expressions of interest closing for the council's Greening Central Coast strategy and operating the new cafe to be part of The Hive cultural precinct at Ulverstone, and several annual events not going ahead because of not being able to m...
6m Feb 17, 2021
6m
S1 Ep1469: Cricket and fun day to raise funds for motor neurone disease (MND) research
A family fun day and invitational Twenty-20 cricket match will be staged at the Devonport Oval on Sunday to raise funds for motor neurone disease (MND) research. There will be plenty happening off the ground as well as on it, as Martin Agatyn discovered when he spoke to one of the event organisers Stuart Ashdown . . .
7m Feb 16, 2021
7m
S1 Ep1469: Pollies Perch, February 16 - 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 Redline bus services, the Are You Bogged Mate? rural mental health programme, Tasmanian Opposition Leader Rebecca White visiting the Coast this week, Labor's Jobs Forum in Devonport on Thursday, a...
7m Feb 16, 2021
7m
S1 Ep1469: The Mayor on the Air, February 16 - Daryl Quilliam (Circular Head)
Circular Head Mayor Daryl Quillim was today's Mayor on the Air. Daryl spoke about the Are You Bogged Mate? rural mental health programme, this weekend's Devil Country Muster, the council's Planning Settlement Strategy, and the Quit Smoking financial incentive programme being offered in the district . . .
9m Feb 16, 2021
9m
S1 Ep1469: Finance, with Justin Delantey from Lending4U
In today's finance segment, Justin Delantey from Lending4U, spoke about an expected drop in home building as Government stimuli are wound back, changes to credit reporting laws, and the health and well-being of the Australian Dollar . . .
5m Feb 16, 2021
5m
S1 Ep1468: Mental health crisis in Tasmania Police
The number of Tasmanian police officers on worker's compensation due to psychological injury is alarmingly increasing, with some driven to commit or attempt suicide. Martin Agatyn spoke to Police Association of Tasmania president Colin Riley . . . LIFELINE: 13 11 20
7m Feb 15, 2021
7m
S1 Ep1468: Petition to strengthen workplace trespass laws
Braddon MP Felix Ellis has launched a petition to beef up Tasmanian industrial trespass laws to prevent workplace protests. The petition will support legislation to be tabled in Parliament by the State Government later this year. Martin Agatyn spoke to Felix . . .
7m Feb 15, 2021
7m
S1 Ep1468: The Mayor on the Air, February 15 - Tim Wilson (Kentish)
Kentish Mayor Tim Wilson was today's Mayor on the Air. Tim spoke about Steamfest, recent flooding and road damage due to storms, a register of significant trees for the municipality, and recent citizenship ceremonies . . .
6m Feb 15, 2021
6m
S1 Ep1468: Health Matters, February 15 -Migraines
In today's Health Matters, Colin Wood from Full Life Pharmacy in Ulverstone spoke about migraines - symptoms, some of the known triggers, and treatment - as well as recent changes to prescribing some common pharmaceuticals used to treat migraines . . .
10m Feb 15, 2021
10m
S1 Ep1467: Legal aid launches cyber safety programme
Tasmania Legal Aid has launched its Being Cyber Safe programme, which aims to increase young person's knowledge of the law and how it relates to technology. The programme is one parents, grandparents and guardians should know about as a tool to initiate a discussion about cyber safety. Martin Agatyn spoke to Tasmania Legal Aid director Vincenzo Caltabiano . . .
6m Feb 12, 2021
6m
S1 Ep1467: Pollies Perch, February 12 - Braddon Federal MHR Gavin Pearce
Braddon Federal MHR Gavin Pearce stepped up onto the Pollies Perch today. Gavin spoke about Murchinson Highway upgrades, the Anzac Day Schools Awards, wave energy for King Island, and disaster satellite communication services for the North-West Coast . . .
13m Feb 12, 2021
13m
S1 Ep1466: One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Next - on stage, in Burnie, next week
DoMaur Productions will present the stage play One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Next at the Burnie Arts and Function Centre next week. The play is based on the book of the same name, which also inspired the award-winning 1975 movie starring Jack Nicholson. Martin Agatyn spoke to director Andrew Kneebone . . .
6m Feb 11, 2021
6m
S1 Ep1466: Exhibition to feature women and their connection to the West Coast
Anglicare is staging an exhibition on the West Coast on March 8 to commemorate International Women's Day. Organisers are looking for women on the West Coast, or ex-West Coasters, to contribute to the event. Martin Agatyn spoke to Kris Plummer from Anglicare . . .
5m Feb 11, 2021
5m
S1 Ep1466: Book of the Week, February 11 - Island Catch - Seafoods of Tasmania, by Phillip Kuruvita
Today's Book of the Week, as selected and reviewed by Tim Gott from the Devonport Bookshop, is Island Catch - Seafoods of Tasmania, by well-known Tasmanian photographer, Phillip Kuruvita
4m Feb 11, 2021
4m