The Week on KZ

In a big week on KZ Bretto catches up with Cara of "Hat Fitz and Cara" ahead of their gig at the Tablelands Folk Festival. Adventurer Sean Drummy-Swan drops in to describe his adventures in the rainforests of NQ.
Music Psychologist Amanda Kraus talks about the music we love and the music we hate. Michael Skuse from the Riverfest Committee comes in to review the weekend that was. Rob Callin of Macalister Brewing Company tells Bretto about the German beer they are brewing for the Oktoberfest at Kurrimine Beach.
Mayor Teresa Millwood answers listeners questions. Hugh Bohane tells us what's making news in the Cassowary Coast Observer. Kellie joins us for a Library Minute.
Clinical Psychologist and mother Louise Mansell talks about kids' mental health as it relates to screentime and Tasmin Gore from Stray to Stay comes into the studio with Mary from Cassowary Coast Vets to tell us about a de-sexing program running in November. All this plus Daily Rock History every day.
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This week on KZ was all about the music. Bretto spent lots of time chatting with the Stars of Savannah in the Round such as Tom Busby (Busby Marou), Tom Wolfe (Wolfe Brothers) and Lee Kernaghan.
But Savannah isn't the only music festival happening in our region and Bretto caught up with Bronwyn Hodgekins, talent co-ordinator from the Tablelands Folk Festival about what to expect on October 23-25.
Regular Hugh Bohane told Bretto what was in this week's Cassowary Coast Observer and Calvin Hegvold gave us a daily episode of Daily Rock History.
Mission Beach Band JuJu Moon came in for Live and Local and Bretto discussed Sky News Regional with Sue Barrett of Democracy Watch AU. Have a listen and see what you think. Enjoy. 
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In a varied week on 4KZ Bretto catches up with Peter from C4 Conservation to talk about World Cassowary day and chats to Immigration professional Melanie Macfarlane's opinion on whether Pauline Hansen's immigration policy would destroy the International Education industry.
Joshua Thomas tells Bretto about his one-man show, "Let There Be Thistles" and Tully Women In Agriculture discuss a special event for Mental Health Week.
Ahead of Savannah in the Round Bretto catches up with Dragon lead singer, Mark Williams and Australia much-loved singer/songwriter, Missy Higgins.
James Tamou previews the NRL Grand Final and Rock Historian Calvin Hegvold gives us 5 days of Daily Rock history. 
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This week Bretto catches up with Robyn Smith from the Cardwell Seafest about what we can expect. Also for Dementia Action week he talks to Dr Debra Graves about her book "To Dementia with Love".
Mark Callaghan from Gangjang tells Bretto how the band is feeling about playing at Savannah in the Round and how they are weirdly, "Big in Brazil". The Mayor answers listeners questions and James Tamou gives his tips for the week-end NRL.
Bretto interviews Savannah in the Round headliner, Iva Davies from Icehouse and Lucia plays a beautiful heart felt original song in the studio for Live and Local.
Brad Channon from AFL Cairns gives Bretto his thoughts on the Grand Final and of course Calvin Hegvold chats to Bretto every day for Daily Rock History. Enjoy!
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This week Bretto catches up again with Kerrie Linton to talk about all things Art Deco. James Tamou gives us the benefit of his experience to talk us through the NRL Finals series. Bretto drops in on the Far North Freefall Club at Tully ahead of their "Cay Boogie" where skydivers will land on the tiny Taylor Cay out on the Great Barrier Reef.
And will AI wipe out humanity over the next 10 years? Bretto has a very serious conversation with AI expert Valerio Veo about how badly things may go. If it all goes South, we've always got Daily Rock History to cheer us up every day this week. 
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This week on KZ, Bretto brings you a packed episode full of local stories, community events and conversations from across the Cassowary Coast. Hear from Kerry Linton, president of the Tropical Art Deco Festival, about what’s coming up from 16th to 20th September, and aged care specialist Penny Fielding on a government scheme connecting elderly people with volunteers to help reduce loneliness. Bretto also chats with jockey Samantha Pointon about riding in country and provincial races, puts listeners’ questions to Mayor Teresa Millwood, and catches up on the Babinda Harvest Festival, the Mission Beach All Stars Collective Exhibition, the Innisfail Billfish Tournament and next week’s Science in the Pub. Plus, enjoy another dose of Daily Rock History.
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This week Bretto catches up with Historical Society President Kerry Linton ahead of the Tropical Art Deco Festival which starts in Innisfail on September 16th. Isabel from the Cairns Concert Orchestra drops in to tell Bretto about the special "Suite for Strings" concert at the Con Theatre this Saturday.
Bretto has a spirited debate about the Qld Government's new Bail Laws with Member for Hinchinbrook Wayde Chiesa. Charles Camuglia from the Innisfail Game Fishing Club describes the upcoming Billfish Tournament while James Tamou outlines his tips for the last round of the NRL. Shane Murita gives up his predictions for the FNQ Rugby League Grand Final and Calvin Hegvold joins Bretto every day with a healthy dose of Daily Rock History. Enjoy.
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This week, Bretto investigates the Innisfail Gem Festival with Martin Cameleri and the Innisfail Billfish Tournament with Annette Swain.
James Dein tells Bretto about an opening act that will serve as a warm-up show for Savannah in the Round.
Associate Professor Dr Nadine Conelli joins Bretto to explain the proposed new laws introduced to the Queensland Parliament under the slogan “Breach Bail—Go to Jail.”
Bretto presents a moving tribute to Dolly Parton following her passing earlier in the week.
James Tamou shares his tips for the weekend’s NRL matches, while Shane Murita offers his predictions for the FNQ Rugby League preliminary finals.
Hugh Bohane tells Bretto what is making news this week in the Cassowary Coast Observer, and Bretto catches up with Peter Williams, owner of the new Bingil Bay Distillery. Every day, Calvin Hegvold joins Bretto for Daily Rock History.
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