S1 Ep1498: Be aware of symptoms of stroke and act quickly
A recent survey has revealed only 29% of North-West Coasters wouldn't recognise the symptoms of a stroke and know what to do about it. Thankfully for Ulverstone stroke survivor Angela McElroy, her mother isn't one of them and she acted quickly, potentially saving Angela's life, when she had a stroke two years ago. Angela shared her story with Martin Agatyn in the hope more people would know wha...
6m Mar 26, 2021
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S1 Ep1497: Warning on illegal car hiring
Don't get caught illegally hiring out your own car. The current shortage of rental cars in Tasmania has led to some people renting their own vehicles privately. Certain criteria have to be met before this can occur, but State Growth has detected a number of people attempting to hire their cars out illegaly. Martin Agatyn spoke to State Growth transport safety and investigation officer Jason Har...
5m Mar 25, 2021
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S1 Ep1497: Telstra switches on 5G for the North-West Coast
Telstra today switched on 5G services for customers in Devonport, Burnie and Ulverstone and has plans to continuously upgrade the network statewide. Martin Agatyn spoke to Telstra regional manager for Tasmania, Michael Patterson . . .
5m Mar 25, 2021
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S1 Ep1497: Book of the Week, March 25 - 150 Years of Railway in Tasmania by Lou Rae and Tony Coen
Today's Book of the Week, as selected and reviewed by Tim Gott from the Devonport Bookshop, is 150 Years of Railway in Tasmania by Lou Rae and Tony Coen . . .
6m Mar 25, 2021
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S1 Ep1497: The Mayor on the Air, March 25 - 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 programme, plans for the replacement of the Cam River bridge at Somerset, and tomorrow night's Graze in the Gardens event at Gutteridge Gardens in Wynyard . . .
8m Mar 25, 2021
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S1 Ep1496: North West Relay for Life this weekend
This Saturday and Sunday will see the North West version of the Cancer Council major fundraiser Relay for Life and indications are already that it will be a huge success. Martin Agatyn spoke to Cancer Council Tasmania CEO Penny Egan . . .
7m Mar 24, 2021
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S1 Ep1496: The Mayor on the Air, March 24 - Steve Kons (Burnie)
Burnie Mayor Steve Kons was today's Mayor on the Air. Steve spoke about the Coastal Pathway, Anzac Day commemorations next month, illegal dumping at Ridgley, the Burnie Print Prize exhibition, and upcoming school holiday activities . . .
4m Mar 24, 2021
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S1 Ep1496: Pollies Perch, March 24 - Shadow Minister for Infrastructure, Primary Industries and Resources, Shane Broad
Shadow Minister for Infrastructure, Primary Industries and Resources, Shane Broad stepped up onto the Pollies Perch today. Shane spoke about the decision to build the Spirit of Tasmania vessels in Finland, workplace invasion laws, and the 7-Day Makeover project at Turners Beach . . .
11m Mar 24, 2021
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S1 Ep1495: WorkSafe Tasmania says Coastal courts are not safe
WorkSafe Tasmania has issued improvement notices on the Justice Department  in relation to 10 courthouses across the state, including here on the North-West Coast. While the Police Association of Tasmania has been lobbying for improvements for some time, it's not just police officers at risk, but also court staff and members of the public. Martin Agatyn spoke  to Police Association of Tasmania ...
7m Mar 23, 2021
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S1 Ep1495: Gems and minerals on show in Devonport
The annual Devonport Jewellery, Germ and Mineral Fair is on this weekend at the East Devonport Primary School gymnasium. Martin Agatyn spoke to Devonport Lapidary Club president Tony Young . . .
7m Mar 23, 2021
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S1 Ep1495: The Mayor on the Air, March 23 - Peter Freshney (Latrobe)
Latrobe Mayoer Peter Freshney was today's Mayor on the Air. Peter spoke about a $20 million redevelopment of the Mersey Community Hospital at Latrobe, traffic management changes to South Esplenade at Port Sorell, dog obedience training at Latrobe, the council's new Economic Development Committee, a new floor covering for the Banksia Stadium at Port Sorell, accommodation of migrant seasonal work...
11m Mar 23, 2021
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S1 Ep1495: Finance with Justin Delantey, from Lending4U, March 23
In today's Finance segment, Justin Delantey, from Lending4U, spoke about the Commonwealth Bank lowering its fixed rate interest rate, a call from the Housing Institute of Australia to abolish stamp duty in favour of a land tax, and the ups and downs of the Australian Dollar . . .
7m Mar 23, 2021
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S1 Ep1494: Motor racing legend urges men to get a health check
Tasmanian motor racing legend John Bowe has used his diagnosis of prostate cancer to urge men over 40 to get regular blood tests. While his prognosis is positive, he showed no symptoms before a routine blood test revealed his cancer. Martin Agatyn spoke to the former Devonport racing ace  . . .
8m Mar 22, 2021
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S1 Ep1494: Fuel price monitoring saves Tasmanian motorists $11 million
The introduction of real time fuel pricing and smartphone apps like the RACT's Fuel Saver app, has helped Tasmanian motorists save more than $11 million at the bowser in the last six months alone. Martin Agatyn spoke to RACT executive director of membership and community, Stacey Pennicott . . .
4m Mar 22, 2021
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S1 Ep1494: Health Matters, March 22 - Obstructive Sleep Apneoa
In today's Health Matters segment, Colin Wood from Full Life Pharmacy in Ulverstone, spoke about obstructive sleep apneoa - what causes it, diagnosis, treatment and preventative measures . . .
8m Mar 22, 2021
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S1 Ep1493: North-West Coast to benefit from campaign aimed at city dwellers
One in five city dwellers have indicated they want to move, which why the Regional Australia Institute has launched the Move to More campaign. We won't see or hear any of on our TVs and radios, as we are not the target audience, but you can hear a bit of the campaign here  before Martin Agatyn speaks to Cradle Coast Authority CEO Daryl Connelly . . .
6m Mar 18, 2021
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S1 Ep1493: $15,000 on offer for Burnie Print Prize
The bi-annual Burnie Print Prize exhibition will open at the Burnie Regional Art Gallery on March 27. The winner of the prestigious $15,000 acquisition prize will be announced at the opening next Friday night. Martin Agatyn spoke to Burnie City Council marketing and events manager Russell Steers . . .
5m Mar 18, 2021
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S1 Ep1493: The Mayor on the Air, Annette Rockliff (Devonport)
Devonport Mayor Annette Rockliff was today's Mayor on the Air. Annette spoke about the recent International Women's Week celebrations and the Devonport Food and Wine Festival, Harmony Day and citizenship ceremonies, Providore Place Friday twilight markets, this Saturday's Skate Scoot and BMX competition, and the Devonport Motor Expo and Electrikhana . . .
5m Mar 18, 2021
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S1 Ep1493: Book of the Week, March 18 - A Week To Remember, by Esther Campion
This week's Book of the Week, as selected and reviewed by Tim Gott from the Devonport Bookshop, is A Week To Remember, by local Coastal author Esther Campion . . .
6m Mar 18, 2021
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S1 Ep1492: Tasmanian Queen of Country Music added to Tasmanian Women's Roll of Honour
Multiple Golden Guitar winner and Tasmanian country music performer Jean Stafford has been added to the Tasmanian Women's Roll of Honour. Although she spends most of her time overseas these days, Jean is still a proud Tasmanian and showing no signs of slowing down at the age of 71, as she revealed when she spoke to Martin Agatyn . . .
8m Mar 17, 2021
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S1 Ep1492: Questions on electric cars to be answered at special event
Everything you wanted to know about electric cars will be revealed at an event in Devonport on Sunday, called Electrikhana. The opportunity to travel in, or even drive an electric car, will also be available. Martin Agatyn spoke to the secretary of the Tasmanian Electric Vehicle Association, Christopher Walkden . . .
5m Mar 17, 2021
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S1 Ep1492: Pollies Perch, March 17 - Senator Jonathon Duniam
Senator Jonathon Duniam stepped up onto the Pollies Perch today. Jonathon spoke about grants to support local manufacturing, the half-price regional airfare tourism stimulus package, and the Australian Fisheries and Aquaculture outlook report . . .
10m Mar 17, 2021
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S1 Ep1491: Marist service to acknowledge the pain of past sexual abuse
A ritual will be held in Burnie on Saturday to acknowledge survivors of past sexual abuse as an important step in the necessary healing journey ahead of survivors. The Ritual of Acknowledgement and Sorrow will be held at the Emu Valley Rhododendron Garden at 11 a.m. Martin Agatyn spoke to Marist Regional College principal Gregg Sharman . . .
10m Mar 16, 2021
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S1 Ep1491: Three days of rare and special cars on display in Devonport
The Devonport Motor Expo this weekend will feature some rare and never shown before cars. Martin Agatyn spoke to event chair Mac Russell . . .
8m Mar 16, 2021
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S1 Ep1491: Pollies Perch, March 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 stapped up onto the Pollies Perch today. Anita spoke about yesterday's announcement on where the Spirit of Tasmania replacement vessels would be built, impacts on locals by the recently introduced new North West bus routes, The Premier's Sate of the State address, a...
10m Mar 16, 2021
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S1 Ep1491: The Mayor on the Air, March 16 - Daryl Quilliam (Circular Head)
Circular Head Mayor Daryl Quilliam was today's Mayor on the Air. Daryl spoke about the Are You Bogged Mate? rural mental health event at Forest tomorrow night, Sunday's Harmony Day event at Smithton, and the Know You Odds Scoot Skate and BMX event at Smithton on March 28 . . .
6m Mar 16, 2021
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S1 Ep1490: Spirit vessel replacements to be built in Finland
The Premier has announced the replacement vessels for the Spirits of Tasmania will be largely built overseas for delivery in 2023 and 2024. The announcement comes after the ship replacement task force made recommendations in a report delivered to the Government two weeks ago. Martin Agatyn spoke to Tourism Council of Tasmania CEO Luke Martin . . . Click here to see the full report - http://www....
11m Mar 15, 2021
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S1 Ep1490: Bolt Bags Burnie
Controversial media commentator and columnist Andrew Bolt has questioned why Burnie has been included in the Federal Government's 13 locations selected for  subsidised  half price airfares. His comments about Burnie have been  decisively negative. West by North West Tourism CEO Tom Wootton has invited Bolt to visit Burnie and see how the region has changed since he last visited in the 1990s. Ma...
6m Mar 15, 2021
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S1 Ep1490: The Mayor on the Air, March 15 - Tim Wilson (Kentish)
Kentish Mayor Tim Wilson was today's Mayor on the Air. Tim spoke about the recent Steamfest, increased rowing activity on Lake Barrington in recent weeks ahead of next week's Australian championships, the council annual general meeting, and the upcoming annual municipal tour with councillors and council officers . . .
6m Mar 15, 2021
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S1 Ep1490: Health Matters, March 15 - High Blood Pressure
In today's Health Matters segment, Colin Wood from Full Life Pharmacy in Ulverstone, spoke about high blood pressure - its causes, symptoms, minimising risk factors, monitoring it, and treatment with medication . . .
10m Mar 15, 2021
10m
S1 Ep1489: Multi-million dollar view to draw visitors to the Coast
A new tourism accommodation complex for the North-West Coast was officially opened yesterday at Lillico. Martin Agatyn spoke to The Cove co-owner Kim Robinson . . .
8m Mar 12, 2021
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S1 Ep1489: Pollies Perch, March 12 - Braddon Federal MHR Gavin Pearce
Braddon Federal MHR Gavin Pearce stepped up onto the Pollies Perch today. Gavin spoke about legislation to compel car companies to share analysis data with non-franchised mechanics, the Federal Government's regional flights stimulus, protecting workers from illegal protests, a new Rapid Relief Team trailer to assist emergency service volunteers, on the Coast, and new facilities for the Port Sor...
12m Mar 12, 2021
12m
S1 Ep1488: Are You Bogged Mate? rural mental health workshops for the Coast
A series of workshops focussing on rural mental health will be held around the state next week, including four on the North-West Coast. The aptly-named Are You Bogged Mate? sessions are being presented by Boots On The Ground and funded by Rotary Tasmania. Martin Agatyn spoke to Sandy Astill from Rotary Tasmania . . .
8m Mar 11, 2021
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S1 Ep1488: Book of the Week, March 11 - The Rose Code, by Kate Quinn
Today's Book of the Week, as selected and reviewed by Tim Gott from the Devonport Bookshop, is The Rose Code, by Kate Quinn . . .
5m Mar 11, 2021
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S1 Ep1488: The Mayor on the Air, March 11 - Robby Walsh (Waratah-Wynyard)
Waratah-Wynyard Mayor Robby Walsh was today's Mayor on the Air. Robby spoke about the proposed new Bass Highway bridge over the Cam River at Somerset, the upcoming Graze in the Garden event in Wynyard, the recent Gone Nuts 101 Adventure Race, improvements to the Cardigan St Recreation Ground at Somerset, and planned improvements to the Wynyard Indoor Spprts Centre . . .
9m Mar 11, 2021
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S1 Ep1488: Annual Truck Run to help Flying Doctors
The annual Tasmanian Truck Owners and Operators Truck Run will see more than 70 trucks of sizes and descriptions hit the roads this Sunday for a good cause. Martin Agatyn spoke to association secretary Julie Wise . . .
6m Mar 11, 2021
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S1 Ep1487: The Mayor on the Air, March 10 - Steve Kons (Burnie)
Burnie Mayor Steve Kons was today's Mayor on the Air. Steve spoke about Ten Days on the Island, Shorwell Creek bridge repairs, the upcoming council budget, the opening of a Headspace satellite service in Burnie, and next fortnight's council meeting . . .
5m Mar 10, 2021
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S1 Ep1487: Nothing to fear with COVID jab
The Tasmanian president of the Australian Medical Association (AMA), Dr Helen McArdle received her COVID-19 vaccine injection yesterday. It didn't hurt and there were no side effects and the vaccine has been vigorously tested before being manufactured in Australia, so there was nothing to fear, as she told Martin Agatyn . . .
8m Mar 10, 2021
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S1 Ep1487: New youth mental health service opens in Burnie
Headspace, the youth mental health service has launched a satellite programme in Burnie. The programme will be delivered by Cornerstone Youth Services and Martin Agatyn spoke to the organisation's CEO, David O'Sign . . .
7m Mar 10, 2021
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S1 Ep1487: Pollies Perch, March 10 - Shadow Minister for Infrastructure, Primary Industries and Resources, Shane Broad
Shadow Minister for Infrastructure, Primary Industries and Resources, Shane Broad stepped up onto the Pollies Perch today. Shane spoke about the cost of the replacement Spirit of Tasmania vessels, protests by the Bob Brown Foundation, the Parliamentary Friends of Forestry, and delays in major infrastructure projects . . .
11m Mar 10, 2021
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S1 Ep1486: Food and Wine festival winds up this weekend
The first half of the re-vamped Devonport Food and Wine Festival continues this week and concludes at the weekend, but there's still plenty to see and experience. Martin Agatyn spoke to festival chair Lynn Laycock . . .
6m Mar 09, 2021
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S1 Ep1486: The Mayor on the Air, March 9 - Peter Freshney (Latrobe)
Latrobe Mayor Peter Freshney was today's Mayor on the Air. Peter spoke about late night shopping on Thursdays at Latrobe, a boom in building in the municipality, the council's small grants programme, the new roundabout in Gilbert St at Latrobe, tonight's council AGM, an upcoming community forum for Wesley Vale and Moriarty, a possible Park Run for Latrobe, consultation on speed mitigation measu...
9m Mar 09, 2021
9m
S1 Ep1486: Finance, with Justin Delantey, from Lending4U, Marh 9
In today's finance segment, Justin Delantey from Lending4U, spoke about Generation Z aspirations to own their own home, mortgage brokers' share of the lending market, and the ups and downs of the Australian Dollar . . .
6m Mar 09, 2021
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S1 Ep1486: Pollies Perch, March 9 - Senator Claire Chandler
Senator Claire Chandler stepped up onto the Pollies Perch today. Claire spoke about the Federal Government's Home Builder grant and new funding for training apprentices and trainees . . .
6m Mar 09, 2021
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S1 Ep1485: All set for Steamfest this long weekend
Steamfest at Sheffield will run over the entire long weekend, with parts of the event to be live-streamed around the world. The event is organised by the Redwater Creek Steam and Heritage Society, and Martin Agatyn spoke to society president Chris Martin . . .
5m Mar 05, 2021
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S1 Ep1485: Pollies Perch, March 5 - Deputy Premier Jeremy Rockliff
Deputy Premier Jeremy Rockliff stepped up onto the Pollies Perch today. Jeremy spoke about Clean Up Australia Day, the new Tasmanian Brand Store on amazon.com.au, the Tasmanian Trade Strategy aimed at diversifying our export markets, the Mentoring for Success programme for apprentices and trainees, and grants for Youth Week programmes . . .
10m Mar 05, 2021
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S1 Ep1484: Book of the Week, March 4 - The Remarkable Captain James Kelly of Van Diemen's Land, by Anthony Hope
This week's Book of the Week, as selected and reviewed by Tim Gott from the Devonport Bookshop, is The Remarkable Captain James Kelly of Van Diemen's Land, by Hobart author, Anthony Hope
4m Mar 04, 2021
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S1 Ep1483: Call for review of Tasmanian Parliament workplace culture
Independent Tasmanian MLC Meg Webb has called for a review of workplace culture in the Tasmanian Parliament. Her call has been prompted by recent allegations in Canberra of sexual discrimination, sexual assault and rape involving Federal politicians. Martin Agatyn spoke to Meg . . .
9m Mar 04, 2021
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S1 Ep1483: Welcome to Nowhere River - a new novel by Tasmanian author
Tasmanian author Meg Begnell has released her second book, Welcome to Nowhere River, which is set in a small fictional Tasmanian town. Martin Agatyn spoke to Meg about her new book . . .
8m Mar 04, 2021
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S1 Ep1483: The Mayor on the Air, March 4 - Annette Rockliff (Devonport)
Devonport Mayor Annette Rockliff was today's Mayor on the Air. Annette spoke about International Women's Day events, the Devonport Food and Wine Festival, and a Harmony Day celebration later this month . . .
5m Mar 04, 2021
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