S1 Ep1433: Pollies Perch, October 30 - Deputy Premier Jeremy Rockliff
Deputy Premier Jeremy Rockliff stepped up onto the Pollies Perch today. Jeremy spoke about renewable energy industry training, hospitality industry TAFE training, Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses in years 9-12 at high schools, World Teacher's Day and recruitment of more teachers for Tasmanian schools . . .
11m Oct 30, 2020
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S1 Ep1432: Stawberry picking season underway with mainly local labour
Tasmanian fruit growers have been facing a shortage of seasonal harvest workers, traditionally recruited from interstate and overseas due to the coronavirus pandemic. The shortage had threatened the Tasmanian berry and other fruit industries, but has now been averted with local labour. Martin Agatyn visited one of Coast Berries North-West Coastal strawberry farms at Wesley Vale today and spoke ...
7m Oct 29, 2020
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S1 Ep1432: Better late then never for International Muralfest
The Davies Construction International Mural Fest at Sheffield, traditionally held at Easter, was a victim of the coronavirus pandemic, along with many other events this year. However, rather than wait until next year, organisers have decided to go ahead with a delayed 2020 event, which starts on Sunday. Martin Agatyn spoke to Mural Fest event manager Penny Lane . . .
4m Oct 29, 2020
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S1 Ep1432: The Mayor on the Air, October 29 - Annette Rockliff (Devonport)
Devonport Mayor Annette Rockliff was today's Mayor on the Air. Annette spoke about the proposed Waterfront Park Precinct sound and light show, events planned to replace the traditional Christmas Parade and New Year's Eve celebrations, the Regional Arts Network of Tasmania relocating to Devonport, the council's annual report and annual general meeting, 26-Ten Week, and Australia Day awards . . .
7m Oct 29, 2020
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S1 Ep1432: Book of the Week, October 29 - Holden, The Commemorative Edition
Today's Book of the Week, as selected and reviewed by Tim Gott from the Devonport Bookshop, is Holden - The Commemorative Edition, which takes a look at the history of Holden's involvement in motorsport in Australia . . .
8m Oct 29, 2020
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S1 Ep1431: Plans for Living City light and sound show revealed
The Devonport City Council has revealed plans for a $3 million sound and light show which will be a permanent fixture of the Waterfront Park Precinct in stage two of the Living City propect. It's hoped the installation will encourage tourists to stay overnight, while also having the flexibility to promote local events. Martin Agatyn spoke to Devonport Mayor Annette Rocklikff . . .
6m Oct 28, 2020
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S1 Ep1431: Unique rolling motor show to highlight Holdens
A motor show with a difference will hit the roads on November 8. The Rotary Rolling Car Show will have stops at Burnie, Ulverstone, Devonport, Deloraine, and Launceston, as well as a second contingent of cars starting from Launceston and finishing in Burnie. Martin Agatyn spoke to co-ordinator Malcolm Calvert from the Ulverstone Rotary Club . . .
6m Oct 28, 2020
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S1 Ep1431: Concern over large drop in cancer screening tests
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare has revealled a significant drop in cancer screening tests being undertaken by Tasmanians. Martin Agatyn spoke to Cancer Council Tasmania CEO Penny Egan . . . 
6m Oct 28, 2020
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S1 Ep1431: Pollies Perch, October 28 - Senator Jonathon Duniam
Senator Jonathon Duniam stepped up onto the Pollies Perch today. Jonathon spoke about Senate Estimates Hearings, Forestry Landscape Demonstration sites and the newly formed Tree Alliance, as well as the re-opening of Tasmanian borders to most states following the coronavirus pandemic . . .
13m Oct 28, 2020
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S1 Ep1430: Devonport Cup to go ahead, but with a reduced crowd
The Devonport Cup will go definitely go head on January 6, but will only be able to cater for half its regular crowd due to COVID-19 restrictions. This is despite The Premier hinting that allowable outdoor crowd sizes could be increased to 5000 early next year. Devonport Racing Club chairman Barry Milton explained why the Devonport Cup could only cater for a smaller crowd, when he spoke to Mart...
8m Oct 27, 2020
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S1 Ep1430: Pollies Perch, October 27 - 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 access to hydrotherapy pools on the North-West Coast, ongoing issues at the Mersey Community Hospital at Latrobe, a much-needed upgrade for the Marrawah Fire Station, and a new Family Based Care office at Ro...
7m Oct 27, 2020
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S1 Ep1430: Finance with Justin Delantey, from Lending4U, October 27
In today's finance segment, Justin Delantey from Lending4U, spoke about next week's meeting of the Reserve Bank of Australia's board of governors, record low levels of mortgage stress, and the impact on the Australian Dollar of a new COVID-19 outbreak in China . . .
5m Oct 27, 2020
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S1 Ep1430: The Mayor on the Air, October 27 - Daryl Quilliam (Circular Head)
Circular Head Mayor Daryl Quilliam was today's Mayor on the Air. Daryl spoke about next week's NAIDOC Day celebrations, Rembrance Day next month, the upcoming Nourish Day luncheon, and the importance of buying local in the lead-up to Christmas . . .
7m Oct 27, 2020
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S1 Ep1429: Wolfe Brothers new single out soon
Tasmania's own Wolfe Brothers have released a new single, called Anybody Ever. It's a bit of a departure from their more familiar country rock sound, as Martin Agatyn discovered when he spoke to Tom Wolfe. He also played the new single . . .
6m Oct 26, 2020
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S1 Ep1429: Still plenty to do and see in the final week of Burnie Shines
Burnie Shines, which runs right throughout October, might be drawing to a close for 2020, but there's still many things to see and do in and around Burnie this week and beyond. Martin Agatyn spoke to Burnie City Council manager of marketing and events, Russell Steers . . . 
8m Oct 26, 2020
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S1 Ep1429: Health Matters, October 26 - Home Medicine Reviews
In today's Health Matters segment, Colin Wood from Full Life Pharmacy in Ulverstone, spoke about Home Medicine Reviews, how they work and who is eligible for them . . .
8m Oct 26, 2020
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S1 Ep1429: The Mayor on the Air, October 26 - Tim Wilson (Kentish)
Kentish Mayor Tim Wilson was today's Mayor on the Air. Tim spoke about the council's economic development plan, construction of the new road to Lorinna, and Wilmot's recent category win in the national final of the Keep Australia Beautiful competition . . .
4m Oct 26, 2020
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S1 Ep1428: $6 million Devonport residential development on target
The former site of the Mersey Maternity Hospital in Devonport is undergoing quite a transformation with a $6 million housing development. The project is being undertaken by KCB Developments and Martin Agatyn spoke to KCB director Peter Cross . . .
5m Oct 23, 2020
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S1 Ep1428: Devonport Food and Wine Festival update
There;s still more than a week to go for the Devonport Food and Wine Festival and plenty to enjoy. Martin Agatyn spoke to event chair Lynn Laycock . . .
9m Oct 23, 2020
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S1 Ep1427: Time running out to secure a special item for charity auction
The Cancer Council Tasmania's Unite in Yellow Online Auction closes on Saturday night, but there's still time to secure a bid. Some items are attracting a lot of interest, while you could pick up a real bargain on others. Martin Agatyn spoke to Cancer Council Tasmania marketing and fundraising co-ordinator Alicia Van Ek . . .
6m Oct 22, 2020
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S1 Ep1427: Have your say on gambling impact in Tasmania
Public input is being sought for the Social and Economical Impact of Gambling in Tasmania Study. Martin Agatyn spoke to Independent MLC Meg Webb . . .
9m Oct 22, 2020
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S1 Ep1427: Book of the Week, October 22 - Coodabeen Been Champions 40 Footy Seasons
Today's Book of the Week, as selected and reviewed by Tim Gott from the Devonport Bookshop, is Coodabeen Champions 40 Footy Seasons, by the team from the long-running ABC Radio programme The Coodabeen Been Champions . . .
5m Oct 22, 2020
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S1 Ep1426: Risk of drowning doubles on public holidays - don't become a statistic
The Royal Life Saving Society has revealed the risk of drowning doubles on public holidays, particularly if the consumption of alcohol is involved. With a number of public holidays coming up soon, it's not too early to start talking about water safety. Martin Agatyn spoke to the society's Tasmanian projects and programme manager Katrina Siggins . . .
7m Oct 21, 2020
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S1 Ep1426: Pollies Perch, October 21 - 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 new Smithton Livestock Saleyard, importation of potatoes to Tasmania from South Australia, and increased freight charges on the Spirits of Tasmania . . .
10m Oct 21, 2020
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S1 Ep1426: The Mayor on the Air, October 21 - Steve Kons (Burnie)
Burnie Mayor Steve Kons was today's Mayor on the Air. Steve spoke about the Pink Up Burnie fundraiser, the upcoming hard waste collection, future management of the View Rd Reserve, vandalism to the Upper Natone Reserve, the Burnie Shines festival, and last night's council meeting . . . 
6m Oct 21, 2020
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S1 Ep1425: Make the Right Choice to improve road safety
A new road safety campaign, called Make the Right Choice, was launched today. The campaign, which features real-life first responders talking about what causes road crashes (not making a right choice), will be seen mainly on-line, and is aimed at a less traditional audience. Martin Agatyn spoke to Tasmania Police Acting Deputy Commissioner Jonathon Higgins . . .
5m Oct 20, 2020
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S1 Ep1424: Pink October Walk and other events to raise funds for the McGrath Foundation
The Century 21 Banks Property Group in Devonport is hosting a Pink Walk on Sunday to raise funds and awareness for the McGrath Foundatioon. The group is also running an on-line auction and Martin Agatyn spoke to group director Adam Banks . . .
4m Oct 20, 2020
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S1 Ep1424: Play Business Bingo in Central Coast and win
The Central Coast Chamber of Commerce and Industry has launched its Business Bingo campaign to help boost support for local businesses recovering from the coronavirus pandemic. Martin Agatyn spoke to chamber president John De Jong . . .
5m Oct 20, 2020
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S1 Ep1424: Pollies Perch, October 20 - Senator Claire Chandler
Senator Claire Chandler stepped up onto the Pollies Perch today. Claire spoke about the Senate Estimates Hearings currently underway in Canberra, the withdrawal of her discrimination complaint against her over comments on women's sport, and the recent Federal Budget and its impact on small and medium business in Tasmania . . .
8m Oct 20, 2020
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S1 Ep1423: Still more to come with Burnie Shines this week and at the weekend
Burnie Shines continues right throughout the month of October. Martin Agatyn previewed Burnie Shines events this week and coming up at the weekend with Burnie City Council manager of events and marketing, Russell Steers . . .
6m Oct 19, 2020
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S1 Ep1423: Riders keen to empower children against abuse
Motorcyclists Advocating Child Empowerment (MACE) is a group aiming to assist in awareness and prevention of abuse, bullying, neglect, physical emotional, sexual, or domestic violence involving children, and aiming to reduce the risk of further harm. The North West group have been actively promoting their message since being formed earlier this year and have an awareness ride coming up next mon...
7m Oct 19, 2020
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S1 Ep1423: Pollies Perch, October 19 - Senator Richard Colbeck
Senator Richard Colbeck stepped up onto the Pollies Perch today. Richard spoke about the recent Federal Budget and it's implications in particular on youth and senior Australians, National Carer's Week, and Nutrition Week . . .
9m Oct 19, 2020
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S1 Ep1423: Health Matters, October 19 - Re-start a Heart
In today's Health Matters segment, Colin Wood from Full Life Pharmacy in Ulverstone, spoke about last Friday's Re-Start a Heart Day and the importance of knowing what to do when someone has a cardiac arrest . . .
8m Oct 19, 2020
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S1 Ep1422: Lots on for Food and Wine Festival
There's plenty to see and do this weekend and next week as the Devonport Food and Wine Festival continues throughout the month of October, Martin Agatyn updated the festival with event chair Lynn Laycock . . .
7m Oct 16, 2020
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S1 Ep1422: Pollies Perch, October 16 - Deputy Premier Jeremy Rockliff
Deputy Premier Jeremy Rockliff stepped up onto the Pollies Perch today. Jeremy spoke about the inquiry into the Education Department's response to child sexual abuse, extra funding for Tasmanian emergency food agencies, establishment of a TasTAFE campus at Risdon Prison, and Restart a Heart Day today . . .
11m Oct 16, 2020
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S1 Ep1421: New COVID safe plan to help tourism and hospitality operators
A new campaign aimed at ensuring Tasmanian tourism and hospitality operators will be able to safely welcome interstate visitors after borders re-open on October 26, was launched today. It's called Tassie's 5 for COVID Safe Travel, and Martin Agatyn spoke to Tourism Industry Council of Tasmania (TICT) CEO Luke Martin . . .
8m Oct 15, 2020
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S1 Ep1421: Book of the Week, October 15 - Killing Time, by Jimmy Barnes
Today's Book of the Week, as selected and reviewed by Tim Gott from the Devonport Bookshop, is the third book by Australian music legend Jimmy Barnes, titled "Killing Time"  . . .
6m Oct 15, 2020
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S1 Ep1421: The Mayor on the Air, October 15 - Annette Rockliff (Devonport)
Devonport Mayor Annette Rockliff was today's Mayor on the Air. Annette spoke about the "Commuter Cafe" free breakfast for cyclists, the Devonport Food and Wine Festival, Tasmanian Seniors Week, and Australia Day Award nominations . . .
6m Oct 15, 2020
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S1 Ep1420: "The Look" to drive down drink-driving
The latest chapter in the Real Mates Don't Let Mates Drink and Drive campaign, called "The Look", has been launched. Tasmanian Road Safety Advisory Council chair Garry Bailey explained the campaign to Martin Agatyn and also spoke about Tasmania's poor road safety record to date this year . . .
12m Oct 14, 2020
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S1 Ep1420: Barbecue breakfast to celebrate a significant week
This week is Tasmanian Seniors Week and National Carers Week and a free breakfast barbecue to celebrate both will be held in Ulverstone tomorrow. Martin Agatyn spoke to organiser and Men Care Too founder Greg Smith . . .
9m Oct 14, 2020
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S1 Ep1420: Pollies Perch, October 14 - Senator Jonathon Duniam
Senator Jonathon Duniam stepped up onto the Pollies Perch today. Jonathon spoke about last week's Federal Budget, the Bob Brown Foundation's court action against the Regional Forests Agreement, and a virtual jobs fair earlier today with almost 3000 vacancies for Tasmanian jobs . . .
10m Oct 14, 2020
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S1 Ep1420: The Mayor on the Air, October 14 - Jan Bonde (Central Coast)
Central Coast Mayor Jan Bonde was today's Mayor on the Air. Jan spoke about the piano for public in Apex Park in Ulverstone, funding for the Gawler River Bridge, tomorrow's free breakfast barbecue in Ulverstone to celebrate Tasmanian Seniors Week and National Carers Week, and the council's E-newsletter which is due out again next week . . .
6m Oct 14, 2020
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S1 Ep1419: More than 300 events to celebrate Seniors Week this week
This week is Seniors Week and more than 300 events will be happening all around the state, including here on the North-West Coast. Martin Agatyn spoke to Council of the Ageing (COTA) Tasmanian CEO Sue Leitch . . .
5m Oct 13, 2020
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S1 Ep1419: The Mayor on the Air, October 13 - Peter Freshney (Latrobe)
Latrobe Mayor Peter Freshney was today's Mayor on the Air. Peter spoke about the Port Sorell foreshore pathway, the Wild Mersey pedestrian suspension bridge over the Mersey River, upcoming dog obedience classes, Christmas parades and carols events being cancelled and work on replacement events, last Saturday's NWFL grand final at Latrobe, the upcoming Warrawee X-Duathlon event, Seniors Week thi...
11m Oct 13, 2020
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S1 Ep1419: Pollies Perch, October 13 - 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 petition to return the Mersey Community Hospial emergency department to 24/7 opening hours, last week's Mental Health Week, Carers Week this week, the recent Smithton Hockey Club annual dinner, and Regiona...
12m Oct 13, 2020
12m
S1 Ep1419: Finance, with Justin Delantey from Lending4U - October 13
In today's finance segment, Justin Delantey from Lending4U, spoke about record home loans for August, research suggesting two-thirds of Australians whose finances were affected by the coronavirus pandemic are hanging onto their money longer, and movements in the Australian Dollar over the past week . . .
6m Oct 13, 2020
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S1 Ep1418: Busy weekend ahead for Burnie Shines
This coming weekend is the busiest in the Burnie Shines festival, which runs right throughout the month of October. Martin Agatyn previewed this weekend's events with Burnie City Council events and marketing manager Russell Steers . . .
7m Oct 12, 2020
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S1 Ep1418: The Mayor on the Air, October 12 - Tim Wilson (Kentish)
Kentish Mayor Tim Wilson was today's Mayor on the Air. Tim spoke about a new acting general manager for Kentish and Latrobe Councils, some of the spectacular waterfalls in the Kentish district worth a visit and in particular Pencil Pine Falls, and the upcoming Kentish Neighbour Day at Sheffield this Saturday . . .
5m Oct 12, 2020
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S1 Ep1418: Burnie wins third straight NWFL premiership
Martin Agatyn and Kim Miles looked back on last weekend's Aussie NWFL grand finals . . .
7m Oct 12, 2020
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S1 Ep1418: Health Matters, October 12 - Arthritis
In today's Health Matters segment, Colin Wood from Full Life Pharmacy in Ulverstone, spoke about arthritis, its causes, treatment and risk factors . . .
9m Oct 12, 2020
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