S1 Ep1449: Pollies Perch, January 13 - 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 illegal forest protests, the North West Saleyard at Smithton supporting local charities, and delays with replacement vessels for the Spirits of Tasmania . . .
9m Jan 13, 2021
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S1 Ep1449: Toolkit launched to help little penguins
A special toolkit to help community groups, families, and land managers monitor Tasmania's little penguins, was launched on the North-West Coast today. The toolkit has been developed by the Cradle Coast Authority and the Department of Primary Industries Parks Water and Environment (DPIPWE). Martin Agatyn spoke to Cradle Coast Authority CEO Daryl Connelly . . .
5m Jan 13, 2021
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S1 Ep1449: The Mayor on the Air, January 13 - Steve Kons (Burnie)
Burnie Mayor Steve Kons was today's Mayor on the Air. Steve spoke about the Burnie Australia Day ceremony, the Overwintering Project exhibition at the Burnie Regional Art Gallery, and this month's first council meeting for the year . . .
5m Jan 13, 2021
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S1 Ep1448: Sunday drive with a difference to raise funds for the Cancer Council
A new fun family event, called the Cancer Cruise, will be staged in March as a fundraiser for the Cancer Council. It's a fun Sunday drive with a difference and Martin Agatyn spoke to Cancer Council Tasmania volunteer and event organiser Alex Ives . . .
6m Jan 12, 2021
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S1 Ep1448: Rhodo garden platypus to go globally on-line
The activities of platypus at the Emu Valley Rhododendron Gardens will go on line globally soon with a grant to install cameras above and below the water. Martin Agatyn spoke to garden general manager Geoff Wood . . .
8m Jan 12, 2021
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S1 Ep1448: Burnie Health Information and Well Being Hub specialising in face-to-face-service
Burnie residents who struggle to find the right health and well being information and resources on line, can now do it face to face at the volunteer-run Burnie Health Information and Well Bering Hub. Martin Agatyn spoke to hub president Tim McCarthy . . .
7m Jan 12, 2021
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S1 Ep1448: Finance, with Justin Delantey, from Lending4U
In today's finance segment, Justin Delantey from Lending4U, spoke about rises in building approvals for the fifth month in a row, a positive housing market trend for 2020, and what the Australian Dollar has been doing over the past week . . .
5m Jan 12, 2021
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S1 Ep1447: Steamfest to go ahead this year, but more volunteers needed
Organisers of Steamfest are planning to deliver a three-day event in March this year, but will need dozens more volunteers to ensure requirements of a COVID-safe plan are enacted to ensure a safe event for all. Martin Agatyn spoke to Redwater Creek Steam and Heritage Society chairman Chris Martin . . .
8m Jan 11, 2021
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S1 Ep1447: Alcohol and drug helpline hours extended
The Anglicare Drug and Alcohol Hotline has been operating on a 24/7 basis since just before Christmas, after initially being established as a 9-5 service. Funding for the 24/7 service is due to run out in early February, but Anglicare says the need hasn't diminished and the additional hours should remain. Martin Agatyn spoke to Anglicare regional manager of community services, Jodie Stokes . . .
4m Jan 11, 2021
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S1 Ep1447: Health Matters, January 11 - Weight loss
In today's Health Matters segment, Colin Wood from Full Life Pharmacy in Ulverstone, spoke about weight loss, dispelling some of the myths and giving some good advice how to start your weight loss journey . . .
10m Jan 11, 2021
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S1 Ep1447: Pollies Perch, January 11, 2021 - Senator Richard Colbeck
Senator Richard Colbeck stepped up onto the Pollies Perch today. Richard spoke about Australia's bid for the 2027 Rugby World Cup, the Sport Australia Integrity Advisory Council, and a boost to aged care infrastructure funding . . .
9m Jan 11, 2021
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S1 Ep1446: Major one-day motor show moves to three-day expo format for 2021
The extremely popular Searoad Devonport Motor Show, organised by the Rotary Club of Devonport North, will go to a three-day indoor format this March due to COVID crowd number restrictions. Although the expo will feature a smaller number of exhibits (normally more than 600), it will consist of mainly rare never-before exhibited vehicles. Martin Agatyn spoke to organising committee chair Mac Russ...
6m Jan 08, 2021
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S1 Ep1446: Every (kid) superhero deserves a costume
Motorcyclists Advocating for Child Empowerment (MACE) North West branch will donate "supertee" costumes to the paediatric ward at the North West Regional Hospital to recognise the courage of brave child patients facing a tough battle for various reasons, because "Every Superhero Deserves a Costume." Martin Agatyn spoke to MACE North West president Darren Richardson . . .
7m Jan 08, 2021
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S1 Ep1446: Walk around the nation to raise funds for Beyond Blue
NSW man Warren Wright is currently walking around Australia to highlight awareness of mental health issues and raise funds for Beyond Blue. Warren started the Tasmanian leg of his walk last night, and he spoke to Martin Agatyn earlier today . . .
6m Jan 08, 2021
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S1 Ep1445: Vehicles to travel free on Spirits of Tasmania
The State and Federal Governments have announced free vehicular travel on the Spirits for four months, starting in March. Tourism Industry Council of Tasmania CEO Luke was one of the many voices lobbying for the move, and he spoke to Martin Agatyn . . .
6m Jan 07, 2021
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S1 Ep1445: Book of the Week, January 7, 2021 - At the Movies: The History of the Star Theatres of Tasmania, by Jenny Overton
Today's Book of the Week, as selected and reviewed by Tim Gott from the Devonport Bookshop, is At the Movies: The History of the Star Theatres of Tasmania, by Jenny Overton . . .
7m Jan 07, 2021
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S1 Ep1445: Stunning Burnie exhibition highlights migratory birdlife
The spectacular Overwintering Project is currently on show at the Burnie Regional Art Gallery. More than 300 prints and other works highlight the life of shoreline migatory birdlife. The touring exhibitiopn has been collated by former editor, illustrator and printmaker for Birdlife Australia, Kate Gorringe-Smith, who spoke to Martin Agatyn . . .
8m Jan 07, 2021
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S1 Ep1444: Fruit picking disaster averted - for now
A shortage of fruit pickers for the Tasmanian berry and apple seasons has been partly overcome, averting what would have been a certain distaster for one of our major export sectors. Martin Agatyn updated the situation with Fruit Growers Tasmania chief executive Peter Cornish . . .
7m Jan 05, 2021
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S1 Ep1444: Concerns over housing shortage in Circular Head
Major projects due to come on line in the Circular Head region has locals concerned a shortage of residential land won't be able to meet the expected demand. Martin Agatyn spoke to Tarkine Coast Progress Group president John McNab . . .
5m Jan 05, 2021
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S1 Ep1443: The Mayor on the Air, January 5 - Daryl Quilliam (Circular Head)
Circular Head Mayor Daryl Quilliam was today's Mayor on the Air. Daryl spoke about the shortage of residential land in the region, a bumper tourist season so far, the upcoming Australia Day Awards, and The Mayor's Education Scholarship . . .
10m Jan 05, 2021
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S1 Ep1442: Tickets selling fast for the Devonport Cup
To assist with contact tracing and COVID-19 compliance, there will be no gate sales to this Wednesday's Ladbroke's Devonport Cup and the crowd will also be capped at 2500. Tickets can only be purchased on line and only a few hundred are left. Martin Agatyn spoke to Devonport Racing Club chairman Barry Milton . . .
7m Jan 04, 2021
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S1 Ep1442: Portal photography exhibition captures a day in the life of the North-West Coast
Amatuer and professional photographers alike have captured a day in the life of the Coast for the upcoming Poprtal Exhibition at the Devonport regional Gallery. Martin Agatyn spoke to gallery creative learning and public programme officer Eve Williams . . .
5m Jan 04, 2021
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S1 Ep1442: The Mayor on the Air, January 3 - Tim Wilson (Kentish)
Kentish Mayor Tim Wilson was today's Mayor on the Air. Tim spoke about the resumption of community information meetings from next month, an upcoming Bushfire Readiness Information night, and arrangements for Australia Day ceremonies and restricted crowd numbers . . .
7m Jan 04, 2021
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S1 Ep1441: Sonic "virtual fence" to protect wildlife at Sisters Beach
A series of sensors which emit a high-pitch sonic signal to scare wildlife away has been installed near Sisters Beach, forming a "virtual fence." Martin Agatyn spoke to Waratah-Wynyard and Circular Head Council natural Resources manager Bill Walker . . .
8m Dec 24, 2020
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S1 Ep1441: Musical bash at Devonport to welcome in New Year
While a number of New Year's Eve events have been cancelled due to COVID-19 crowd number restrictions, New Year's Eve in Devonport will feature a musical feast at Providore Place. Martin Agatyn spoke to Mike Lizotte, who is one of the organisers of Nine Lives and Friends New Year's Eve in Devonport . . .
6m Dec 24, 2020
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S1 Ep1441: The Mayor on the Air, December 24 - Annette Rockliff (Devonport)
Devonport Mayor Annette Rockliff was today's Mayor on the Air. Annette spoke about  a new electric vehicle fast charging station in the Devonport CBD, changes to next year's Devonport Food and Wine festival, a successful month of COVID-modified Christmas events, the Devonport Family Fun Fair, and some of the good news stories of 2020 for Devonport . . .
7m Dec 24, 2020
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S1 Ep1441: Book of the Week, December 24 - The Happiest Man on Earth, by Eddie Jakou
This week's Book of the Week, as selected and reviewed by Tim Gott from the Devonport Bookshop, is an uplifting Australian biography by 100 year-old holocaust survivor Eddie Jakou . . .
5m Dec 24, 2020
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S1 Ep1440: Coastal company links walks with gourmet picnics and food experiences
Devonport-based company Unearthed Tours has created unique gourmet picnics and walking food tours in a bid to turn around a decline in the walking sector due to cruise ship visits banned since the coronavirus pandemic, using a new, different, and novel idea. Martin Agatyn spoke to Unearthed Tours co-owner Stuart Ashdown . . .
5m Dec 23, 2020
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S1 Ep1440: Devonport Food and Wine Festival to move to twice a year
The Devonport Food and Wine Festival, traditionally held in October each year, will add a March programme to its activities in 2021. Martin Agatyn spoke to event chair Lynn Laycock . . .
7m Dec 23, 2020
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S1 Ep1440: Blood donations urgently needed over holiday break
Australian Red Cross Lifeblood is in urgent need of blood donors over the Christmas-New Year period on ther North-West Coast, and in particular at the Burnie donor centre. Martin Agatyn spoke to Ann Harvey, from Australian Red Cross Lifeblood . . .
7m Dec 23, 2020
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S1 Ep1440: The Mayor on the Air, December 23 - Jan Bonde (Central Coast)
Central Coast Mayor Jan Bonde was today's Mayor on the Air. Jan spoke about Christmas events in the municipality and updated progress on some of the bigger projects commenced during the year . . .
5m Dec 23, 2020
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S1 Ep1439: Pollies Perch, December 22 - 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 a shortfall in hydrotherapy services on the North-West Coast, and the Labor's Plan for Jobs document produced in response to the recent State Budget . . .
9m Dec 22, 2020
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S1 Ep1439: New public electric vehicle fast chargers for Devonport and Burnie
Two new public fast charge electric vehicle charging stations at the Devonport and Burnie multi-storey carparks were launched today. Martin Agatyn spoke to Australian Electric Vehicle Association vice president and Electric Highway Tasmania chairman Clive Attwater . . .
5m Dec 22, 2020
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S1 Ep1439: Finance, with Justin Delantey from Lending4U, December 22
In today's Finance segment, Justin Delantey from Lending4U, spoke about predictions for property trends in 2021, a boost in first home buyers, and how the Australian Dollar has been faring over the past seven days . . .
6m Dec 22, 2020
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S1 Ep1439: The Mayor on the Air, December 22 - Daryl Quilliam (Circular Head)
Circular Head Mayor Daryl Quilliam was today's Mayor on the Air. Daryl spoke about changes to Australia Day celebrations, Christmas hay bale decorations in the district, and a new robotic dairy at Smithton . . .
6m Dec 22, 2020
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S1 Ep1438: So, you think you know the road rules?
A recent survey by the Tasmanian Road Safety Advisory Council (RSAC) showed many experienced drivers didn't fully understand road rules, especially the correct distance to travel behind a vehicle in front of you. The RSAC has identified the 10 most misunderstood road rules, which Martin Agatyn discussed with Transport and Infrastructure Minister Michael Ferguson. How many of the top 10 have you...
10m Dec 21, 2020
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S1 Ep1438: Focus on local talent for Burnie Arts and Function
Next year's Burnie Arts and Function Centre performing arts season, launched recently, will focus on Tasmanian performers as well as visiting shows. Martin Agatyn spoke to Burnie Arts and Function Centre performing arts co-ordinator Karen Voss . . .
7m Dec 21, 2020
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S1 Ep1438: The Mayor on the Air, December 21 - Tim Wilson (Kentish)
Kentish Mayor Tim Wilson was today's Mayor on the Air. Tim spoke about the final stages of the Wild Mersey Mountain Bike Trails nearing completion and Lake Cethana being chosen as the preferred site for the Battery of the Nation pumped hydro scheme site . . .
7m Dec 21, 2020
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S1 Ep1438: New Sunday morning market for Shearwater
A new market will run over six weeks during the peak tourist season at Shearwater, starting on January 3. Martin Agatyn spoke to market co-ordinator Lynsdey Holmes . . .
3m Dec 21, 2020
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S1 Ep1437: Coastal firm wins prestigious national construction award
Devonport-based Strong Constructions has won a national award for contract homes under $350,000. Martin spoke to a happy company director Adam Armstrong . . .
5m Dec 18, 2020
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S1 Ep1437: Pollies Perch, December 18 - Federal Braddon MHR Gavin Pearce
Federal Braddon MHR Gavin Pearce stepped up onto the Pollies Perch today. Gavin spoke about the year in Parliament and the challenges which came with it, the Prime Minister's visit last week to announce funding for renewable energy, the Roads to Recovery Fund, and a new round of the Building Better Regions Fund open for applications . . .
10m Dec 18, 2020
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S1 Ep1436: JPY Men's Shed video goes viral
Australian music royalty John Paul Young has lent his talents to a new video to promote Men's Sheds in Australia, with the clip proving popular. Listen to the audio from the video and then Martin Agatyn as he speaks with JPY about the video and the Men's Shed movement in general, which holds a special place in the heart of the singer . . .
8m Dec 17, 2020
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S1 Ep1436: Insurer warns of spike of break-ins and damage during festive season
RACT Insurance has warned people to ensure their homes and property are secure during the Christmas-New Year break, which traditionally sees a 45% increase in claims. The festive season also sees more claims for damage to caravans and boats. With some simple steps, the chances of making a claim can be decreased. Martin Agatyn spoke to RACT Insurance CEO Trent Sayer . . .
7m Dec 17, 2020
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S1 Ep1435: Book of the Week, December 17 - Consolation, by Garry Bisher
Today's Book of the Week, as selected and reviewed by Tim Gott from the Devonport Bookshop, is Consolation, by Australian crime fiction writer Garry Bisher . . .
5m Dec 17, 2020
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S1 Ep1435: The Mayor on the Air, December 17 - Robby Walsh (Waratah-Wynyard)
Waratah-Wynyard Mayor Robby Walsh was today's Mayor on the Air. Robby spoke about the council's Thrive and Survive Grants, the council's Draft Settlement Strategy, upgrades to the Somerset Plaza, new colour-coded signs at beaches detailing dog policy, and the council's Community Christmas Collection . . .
8m Dec 17, 2020
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S1 Ep1434: King Island newspaper to be resurrected
The King Island Courier newspaper, which ceased publication recently, will be resurrected next month by new owners. Martin Agatyn spoke to new King Island Courier editor Roger Hanson . . .
9m Dec 16, 2020
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S1 Ep1434: Pollies Perch, December 16 - 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 on-going financial support for the Mersey Community Hospital at Latrobe, the Spirit of Tasmania replacement vessels, and Labor's Sea Highway Plan . . .
9m Dec 16, 2020
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S1 Ep1434: The Mayor on the Air, December 16 - Steve Kons (Burnie)
Burnie Mayor Steve Kons was today's Mayor on the Air. Steve spoke about the sale of the former Tioxide paint factory site to Marinus Link, a new bicycle pump track and mountain bike tracks for Burnie, the upcoming Christmas Family Fun Time event at Wivenhoe, Burnie Christmas Carols on-line, the Burnie Plaza Christmas Tree Lighting, and council services during the Christmas-New Year break . . .
5m Dec 16, 2020
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S1 Ep1433: Veterans Health Week event at Somerset on Saturday
This week is National Veterans Health Week and a free barbecue and social event will be held at Somerset tomorrow. Social Connection is the theme for this year's week, which is very appropriate, given what 2020 has produced. Martin Agatyn spoke to North West Coast Veteran's Welfare Board chairman Dr Andrew Clarke . . .
6m Oct 30, 2020
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S1 Ep1433: Food and Wine festival wraps up this weekend
The 2020 Devonport Food and Wine Festival, which has run right throughout October, winds up this weekend, but there is still plenty to see and do. Martin Agatyn spoke to event chair Lynn Laycock . . .
6m Oct 30, 2020
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