S1 Ep1528: The Mayor on the Air, May 24 - Tim Wilson (Kentish)
Kentish Mayor Tim Wilson was today's Mayor on the Air. Tim spoke about a visit to Cradle Mountain by councillors, and the processes by which the council also sits as a planning authority and the limitations it encompasses . . .
8m May 24, 2021
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S1 Ep1528: Aussie NWFL Coastal footy wrap-up, May 24
Martin Agatyn and Kim Miles look back on the weekend's seventh round of North West Football League (NWFL) matches . . .
6m May 24, 2021
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S1 Ep1527: Ulverstone naval memorial to be established to mark 1969 tragedy
A special memorial to remember the 74 navy personnel killed in 1969 when Australian aircraft carrier HMAS Melbourne collided with American destroyer USS Frank E Evans, will be unveiled on June 3 at Shropshire Park in Ulverstone on June 3. Martin Agatyn spoke to former HMAS Melbourne crew member Garry Smith . . .
8m May 21, 2021
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S1 Ep1527: Prime Minister Scott Morrison was on the Coast today
Prime Minister Scott Morrison was on the North-West Coast today. Martin Agatyn caught up with the PM and local Federal Member Gavin Pearce and spoke about a variety of issues . . .
9m May 21, 2021
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S1 Ep1526: RSL launches employment and well-being programme for veterans
Every year around 5500 men and women leave the defence forces for various reasons, but many struggle to transition into civilian life and employment. The RSL has launched a programme aimed at helping veterans with employment and well-being. Martin Agatyn spoke to RSL Tasmania state president Robert Dick . . .
7m May 20, 2021
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S1 Ep1526: Graphic "voice-box" campaign to help smokers quit
Quit Tasmania has launched its latest stop smoking campaign, which shows graphic images of surgery to remove a voice box from a smoker and a warning from a surgeon about the consequences of a voice box operation. Listen to the advertisement and then hear Martin Agatyn as he spoke to Quit Tasmania director Abby Smith . . .
7m May 20, 2021
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S1 Ep1526: Book of the Week, May 20 - Three Women and a Boat, by Anne Youngson
Today's Book of the Week, as selected and reviewed by Tim Gott from the Devonport Bookshop, is a new novel by English author Anne Youngson, titled, "Three Women and a Boat,"  . . .
6m May 20, 2021
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S1 Ep1526: The (acting) Mayor on the Air, May20 - Mary Duniam (Waratah-Wynyard)
Waratah-Wynyard Acting Mayor Mary Duniam was today's Mayor on the Air. Mary spoke about the Waratah Dam, the East Wynyard Foreshore Master Plan, workplace training at the council, and the Winter Woollies Drive being conducted by the Waratah-Wynyard Youth Leaders group . . .
5m May 20, 2021
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S1 Ep1525: Vote 1 - Stanley for Top Tourist Town
Stanley has been nominated for the Tassie's Top Tourist Town award, after finishing second last year and winning the people's choice award. Stanley is the only North-West Coast town on the list of 10 nominations this year and voting for the people's choice award is via the RACT website at www.ract.org.au Martin Agatyn spoke to Circular Head Tourism Association president Clint Walker . . .
10m May 19, 2021
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S1 Ep1525: 800 Coastal blood donations lead to urgent need for blood
About 800 appointments to donate blood were cancelled at either the Burnie or Devonport donor centres for Red Cross Lifeblood last month, which has left supplies short and new or returning donors are urgently needed. Martin Agatyn spoke to Red Cross Lifeblood regional partnerships manager for Tasmania, Ann Harvey . . .
6m May 19, 2021
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S1 Ep1525: Pollies Perch, May 19 - Labor Braddon MP Shane Broad
Labor Braddon Member Shane Broad stepped up onto the Pollies Perch today. Shane spoke about Opposition Leader Rebecca White stepping down as leader and his intention to contest the leadership, and suggestions from the Bob Brown Foundation that MMG should shut down its Rosebery mine . . .
10m May 19, 2021
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S1 Ep1525: The Mayor on the Air, May 19 - Steve Kons (Burnie)
Burnie Mayor Steve Kons was today's Mayor on the Air. Steve spoke about reaction to some of the council's recently announced cost saving measures, and today being Wear Orange Wednesday to recognise the efforts of State Emergency Service volunteers . . .
8m May 19, 2021
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S1 Ep1524: Wear orange tomorrow as a thank you to the SES
Tomorrow is Wear Orange Day to recognise the efforts of volunteers with the State Emergency Service (SES). People are being encouraged to wear orange and a number of prominent Coastal buildings will also be lit at night with orange floodlighting. Martin Agatyn spoke to SES Tasmania director Andrew Lea . . .
6m May 18, 2021
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S1 Ep1523: The Mayor on the Air, May 18 - Peter Freshney (Latrobe)
Latrobe Mayor Peter Freshney was today's Mayor on the Air. Peter spoke about COVID-19 vaccinations, the Port Sorell Caravan Park redevelopment, a meeting to establish a business association for the Kentish and Latrobe municipalities, the formation of the childless person friendship group, fundraising for a mobility access bus for the One Care Rubicon Grove aged care facility at Port Sorell, com...
7m May 18, 2021
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S1 Ep1523: Pollies Perch, May 18 - Senator Claire Chandler
Senator Claire Chandler stepped up onto the Pollies Perch today. Claire spoke about elements of the recent Federal Budget relating to tax cuts, small business support, and women's health and safety . . .
5m May 18, 2021
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S1 Ep1523: Finance, with Justin Delantey, from Lending4U
In today's finance segment, Justin Delantey from Lending4U, spoke about the Housing Industry Association's latest new home sales reports, Federal Budget reaction from the mortgaging and brokering industries, and the past week in the life of the Australian Dollar . . .
6m May 18, 2021
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S1 Ep1522: This week is National Road Safety Week
National Road Safety Week started yesterday and runs through to next Sunday. This year's theme is "Drive So Others Survive." Martin Agatyn spoke to the manager of road safety for the Department of State Growth, Craig Hoey . . .
7m May 17, 2021
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S1 Ep1522: Aussie NWFL Coastal footy wrap-up
Martin Agatyn and Kim Miles looked back on the weekend's NWFL representative game against the Southern Football League (SFL) . . .
6m May 17, 2021
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S1 Ep1522: Pollies Perch, May 17 - Senator Richard Colbeck
Senator Richard Colbeck stepped up onto the Pollies Perch today. Richard spoke about aged care funding announced in last week's Federal Budget, National Volunteers Week, lowering sugar salt and fat levels in processed food, and funding for sport also announced in the budget . . .
10m May 17, 2021
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S1 Ep1522: Health Matters, May 17 - Giving up smoking
In today's Health Matters segment, Colin Wood from Full Life Pharmacy in Ulverstone, spoke about giving up smoking and how pharmacists can help in what is acknowledged as a difficult task . . .
11m May 17, 2021
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S1 Ep1521: RACT calls for speed limits at roadside breakdowns
Since 2019 it has been an offence to drive more than 40 km/hr past emergency service vehicles on the side of the road or highway. However, the law doesn't extend to tow truck operators and roadside breakdown service employees who still have to face the dangers of traffic passing by at highway speeds. The RACT has evidence of multiple near-misses involving it's roadside assist staff and wants th...
7m May 14, 2021
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S1 Ep1521: Solar powered vineyard and farm proposal for Turners Beach
Coastal developer John Briggs has proposed a vineyard and vegetable farm at Turners Beach, which will be run entirely by solar power with grapes, vegetablers and fruit grown as organically as possible. Martin Agatyn spoke to John Briggs, who also owns a restaurant in Devonport, which sowed the seeds for his desire to develop an organic vineyard and farm . . .
7m May 14, 2021
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S1 Ep1520: Former star footballer tells his story of addiction to gambling and prescription drugs and mental health battles
Former Collingwood premiership player Dayne Beams is visiting the North-West Coast to talk about his battles with mental health, gambling and prescription drug addiction, as well as his new life as an artist. Dayne is also conducting art workshops to demonstrate his unique resin art-form. He dropped by the studio today, where he caught up with Martin Agatyn . . .
12m May 13, 2021
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S1 Ep1520: Leith residents still waiting for answers on overpass proposal
Angry Leith residents are still waiting on answers from the Government and Department of State Growth about the proposed overpass on the Bass Highway and the impact it will have on locals and visitors alike. Martin Agatyn spoke to concerned resident Tony Downey . . .
9m May 13, 2021
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S1 Ep1520: Book of the Week, May 13 - Gravel and Mud, by John Carswell, Chris Carswell and Tony Newport
Today's Book of the Week, as selected and reviewed by Tim Gott from the Devonport Bookshop, is Gravel and Mud - a book about the rich football history of the West Coast and how it was an integral part of the local communities - by John Carswell, Chris Carswell and Tony Newport . . .
6m May 13, 2021
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S1 Ep1520: The Mayor on the Air, May 13 - Annette Rockliff (Devonport)
Devonport Mayor Annette Rockliff was today's Mayor on the Air. Annette spoke about the upcoming COVID-19 vaccination clinic at the Paranaple Centre, Providore Place twilight markets, an outdoor mural exhibition at the Devonport Regional Gellery, next week's National Volunteer Week, a reminder dogs are prohibited from all of the city's sporting grounds, an upcoming Australia's Biggest Morning Te...
8m May 13, 2021
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S1 Ep1519: Shorts Day to create awareness of mental health issues
The inaugural Shorts Day will be held on June 21 as a fundraiser for Speak Up Stay Chatty. However, it's also hoped wearing shorts on the shortest day of the year will prompt people to ask why, thus initiating a discussion about mental health. Martin Agatyn spoke to Speak Up Stay Chatty founder Mitch McPherson . . . **For help, call Lifeline 13 11 14
5m May 12, 2021
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S1 Ep1519: Raise a cuppa for the Cancer Council
This year's Australia's Biggest Morning Tea campaign was launched today. Australia's Biggest Morning Tea is a major fundraiser for the Cancer Council, and Martin Agatyn spoke to Cancer Council Tasmania CEO Penny Egan . . .
7m May 12, 2021
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S1 Ep1519: Pollies Perch, May 12 - Senator Jonathon Duniam
Senator Jonathon Duniam stepped up onto the Pollies Perch today. Jonathon spoke about the recent state election and his involvement in the TV coverage, his recent elevation to number one spot on the Liberal Senate ticket for next year's Federal Election, some additional funding for post-pandemic tourism recovery for Tasmania, and last night's Federal Budget . . .
11m May 12, 2021
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S1 Ep1518: RACT calls for clarity in planned Bass Highway upgrades
The Federal Government will tonight announce funding of $80 million as part of a $100 million upgrade for the Bass Highway. However, how much would be spent, on what, where, and when, doesn't appear to be outlined. Martin Agatyn spoke to RACT chief advocacy officer Garry Bailey, who said Tasmanian motorists and North West Coast residents need clarity on the plans . . .
7m May 11, 2021
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S1 Ep1518: Ulverstone Neighbourhood House gets a $265,000 makeover
The Ulverstone Neighbourhood House has received a major $265,000 refurbishment, funded in part from the Tasmanian Community Fund. Martin Agatyn spoke to house manager Simon Douglas . . .
5m May 11, 2021
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S1 Ep1518: The Mayor on the Air, May 11 - Daryl Quilliam (Circular Head)
Circular Head Mayor Daryl Quilliam was today's Mayor on the Air. Daryl spoke about a welcome to Circular Head community barbecue next week, next week's National Volunteers Week, last week's Circular Head Youth Fest, a new dog off-lead exercise park in Smithton, a new Vinnies Hub opening in Smithton, and a business dinner tomorrow night with Errol Stewart . . .
9m May 11, 2021
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S1 Ep1518: Finance, May 11, with Justin Delantey from Lending4U
In today's finance segment, Justin Delantey from Lending4U, spoke about a property boom being driven by first home buyers, a record value for the Australian residential market, and the past week in the life of the Australian Dollar . . .
6m May 11, 2021
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S1 Ep1517: NWFL Coastal footy weekend wrap-up
Martin Agatyn and Kim Miles look back on last weekend's round six of Aussie NWFL Coastal football . . .
6m May 10, 2021
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S1 Ep1516: Burnie arts community up in arms over proposed changes
The vibrant Burnie arts community is not happy with cost saving measures announced last week by the Burnie City Council, which includes closure of the museum and temporary closure of the art gallery. A meeting on Saturday called for the council to halt the process and come up with an alternative. Martin Agatyn spoke to Burnie Arts Council vice-president Lyndal Thorne . . .
8m May 10, 2021
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S1 Ep1516: The Mayor on the Air, May 10 - Tim Wilson (Kentish)
Kentish Mayor Tim Wilson was today's Mayor on the Air. Tim spoke about proposed Sheffield Main St public art, the Kentish Municipality new residents' kit, and the Living Next Door to a Farmer brochure . . .
7m May 10, 2021
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S1 Ep1516: Health Matters, May 10 - Heartburn and reflux
In today's Health Matters segment, Colin Wood from Full Life Pharmacy in Ulverstone, spoke about heartburn and reflux, what they were, their causes, symptoms, and treatment . . .
9m May 10, 2021
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S1 Ep1515: QANTAS to reintroduce Burnie to Melbourne service
QANTAS has today announced it will resume a Burnie to Melbourne service next month for the first time in 15 years. Martin Agatyn spoke to West by North West Tourism CEO Tom Wootton . . .
5m May 07, 2021
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S1 Ep1515: Pollies Perch, May 7 - Federal Braddon MHR Gavin Pearce
Federal Braddon MHR Gavin Pearce stepped up onto the Pollies Perch today. Gavin spoke about being at Agfest, funding for agriicultural shows and field days like Agfest, increased funding for biosecurity in the agricultural sector, and tax relief for breweres and distillers . . .
11m May 07, 2021
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S1 Ep1514: Book of the Week - Toxic, The Rotten Underbelly of the Tasmanian Salmon Farming Industry, by Richard Flanagan
Today's Book of the Week, as selected and reviewed by Tim Gott from the Devonport Bookshop, is the controversial new book by Tasmanian author Richard Flanagan, called Toxic, The Rotten Underbelly of the Tasmanian Salmon Farming Industry . . .
7m May 06, 2021
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S1 Ep1514: Wazza's Walk Around Australia nearing the end of its Tassie leg
Warren "Wazza" Wright has been walking around Tasmania since earlier this year as part of his three-year 40,000 km trek around Australia to raise funds and awareness for Beyond Blue. Wazza is back on the Coast before heading back to the mainland next week and he spoke to Martin Agatyn . . .
6m May 06, 2021
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S1 Ep1514: Unique indigenous art exhibition sure to surprise
An exhibition of indigenous art at the Devonport Regional Gallery is not what you'd expect from your everyday art exhibition. The exhibition is interactive and immersive, as gallery director Geoff Dobson explained when he spoke to Martin Agatyn . . .
7m May 06, 2021
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S1 Ep1514: Activity programmes to help overcome mental health issues
TasRec is offering a series of recreational programmes on the Coast to help people with mental health issues. The programmes include walks, exercise, sport and cooking. Martin Agatyn spoke to TasRec leader Nadia Cole . . .
8m May 06, 2021
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S1 Ep1513: Day One of Agfest 2021 exceeds expectations
Today was the first day of Agfest 2021 and it was a huge success. Martin Agatyn spoke to Agfest chairman Ethan Williams . . .
4m May 05, 2021
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S1 Ep1513: The Mayor on the Air, May 5 - Steve Kons (Burnie)
Burnie Mayor Steve Kons was today's Mayor on the Air. Steve explained the motivation behind major cost cutting announced by the council earlier this week and how they will impact the future of the Burnie Regional Art Gallery, Burnie Museum, Maker's Workshop, Burnie Works, and special events like the Burnie Ten and Burnie Shines . . .
11m May 05, 2021
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S1 Ep1513: High profile indigenous activist to speak in Devonport
Well-known indigenous right activist Marcia Langton will be the keynote speaker at a breakfast in Devonport later this month as well as a free lunchtime event at the Paranaple Centre. Martin Agatyn spoke to Reconciliation Tasmania chief executive Mark Redmond . . .
8m May 05, 2021
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S1 Ep1513: Pollies Perch, May 5 - 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 his recent re-election, a concerning drop in mineral exploration in Tasmania, and strengthening workplace protest invasion laws . . . 
7m May 05, 2021
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S1 Ep1512: Agfest 2021 back in the paddock tomorrow
Agfest 2021 starts tomorrow and runs over the next four days, with around 40,000 people expected to attend. Martin Agatyn spoke to Agfest media manager Dylan Bellchambers to get an update on final preparations ahead of tomorrow's opening day . . .
5m May 04, 2021
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S1 Ep1512: Eczema Awareness Week is this week
This week is national Eczema Awareness Week. Martin Agatyn spoke to Melody Livingstone, who is CEO of Moo Goo, an Australian company which makes skin care range for people with sensitive skin, eczema, psoriasis and dermatitis . . .
5m May 04, 2021
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S1 Ep1512: The Mayor on the Air, May 4 - Peter Freshney (Latrobe)
Latrobe Mayor Peter Freshney was today's Mayor on the Air. Peter spoke about a community information evening for Tarleton residents, the upcoming Dining in the Dark event, council community small grants, redevelopment of the Port Sorell Caravan Park, the establishment of a business group for Kentish and Latrobe, Latrobe's population growth, resource sharing with Kentish Council, refurbishment o...
11m May 04, 2021
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