The Week on KZ

From efforts to save the Garradunga Hall to Vietnam Veterans Commemorations honouring 60 years since the Battle of Long Tan, this week has been varied. Bretto hosts Mayor Teresa Millwood in the studio to answer questions put forward by listeners. Children's author Sarah Tinney drops in to talk about some adult fiction she has written and Bretto talks with finance commentator Sarah Wells about Pauline Hansen's idea about accessing super before retirement. All this plus Tamou's Tip's, Shane Murita's FNQ Rugby league preview and Daily Rock History.
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This week Bretto takes the pulse on real estate prices in the Cassowary Coast by talking to three real estate Principals.
He hangs out with resident motoring enthusiast Lara Wilde for some road tripping tips, catches up with comedienne, Vanessa Larry Mitchell ahead of her show at the Con, and finds out about the Business Bazaar that will be happening at Mission Beach's Village Green. Bronwyn and Kelly from Innisfail Youth and Family Care come in to the studio to share a sombre moment about Domestic and Family Violence and honouring victims at the Red Rose Rally.
All the usual contributors are there and Daily Rock History in order from Monday to Friday. Enjoy!
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This week on KZ Bretto investigates Australian attitudes to homelessness for National Homelessness week, looks at why kids are turning to AI chatbots for support, talks to Cassowary Coast Regional Council Mayor Teresa Millwood and checks out a Cent Sale at Mundoo State School and a fete at St Rita's school at South Johnson. There are the usual contributions from James Tamou, Noel Slade and Shane Murita plus Daily Rock History in order each day from Monday to Friday.
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Bretto kicks off the week by checking in with Valerie Schmidt from Far North Freefall to find out whether any records were broken on World Skydive Day. Security expert Gina Field explains why Kmart is moving away from centre-of-store checkouts.
Mission Arts president Neil Clark previews the upcoming 15th Anniversary Awards Exhibition and shares what it means for local artists. Bretto catches up with Callum O’Neill, lead dancer with “A Taste of Ireland”, ahead of the show at Innisfail Shire Hall. QCWA Flying Fish Point president Debbie Glennerhassett discusses the group’s fundraising efforts, including an upcoming basket-making workshop.
James Tamou shares his NRL tips for the weekend, and Hugh Bohane from the Cassowary Coast Observer runs through the latest local headlines. Cam and Michael from FNQ Motor Group showcase the new Mazda models attracting attention on Fitzgerald Esplanade.
Shane Murita previews the weekend’s FNQ Rugby League fixtures. There’s also a new Library Minute, plus financial adviser Zane Peart breaks down the latest ASIC report on why offset accounts may not be working the way mortgage holders expect—and the role banks may be playing.
 All this, along with Daily Rock History from resident rock historian Calvin Hegvold, in another packed week on 4KZ.
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This week, Bretto speaks with Ebony Edgett from Blacks Funerals about the importance of having meaningful conversations around suicide, grief and counselling. Tamsin Gore from Stray to Stay introduces Boo, our Adoption of the Month.
Mayor Teresa Millwood joins Bretto to clear up a few rumours and share the latest from council. Peter from C4 Conservation discusses the challenge of paying land tax on a nature refuge, and Hugh Bohane brings us the latest headlines from the Cassowary Coast Observer.
James Tamou calls in with his NRL tips for the weekend, and Shane Murita previews the upcoming FNQ Rugby League fixtures. Plus, there’s a new Library Minute from Mission Beach, and Bretto catches up with band manager Chris Coleman to preview the tribute-band double bill coming to Rumors nightclub on 1 August.
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This week, Bretto takes listeners across the Cassowary Coast and beyond, exploring everything from whale watching off Mission Beach to a day on the green with the Cairns Tropic Jazz Club. He chats with rock photographer Nathan Kelly, gets the latest on Science in the Pub from scientist Adele Pile, and catches up with Valerie Schmidt from Far North Freefall Skydive Club for World Skydive Day. Riccardo Peach previews the Australian Chamber Music Festival in Cairns from 25 July, while Steve Chandler explains how AI could help reduce construction costs and ease the housing crisis. Hugh Bohane shares the latest from the Cassowary Coast Observer, James Tamou gives his NRL weekend tips, and former NSW policeman Pete Moroney joins Bretto for a serious discussion on school violence and security. Amber Kellett from Cassowary Coast Regional Council rounds out the week with details on a National Tree Day re-vegetation project, plus Daily Rock History with Calvin Hegvold.
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With the show in town, its a short week for Bretto, but he catches up with Shane Knuth about the abolition of the Hill Electorate from the next State election and Jan and Kim from Amazons Australia - an adventure race for women taking place at Mission Beach. All this plus Dail Rock History with rock historian Calvin Hegvold.

From Pauline Hanson to Palm Cockatoos, it's been a busy week on KZ!
Bretto chats to Immigration Expert Melanie McFarlane about Pauline Hanson's comments attacking foreign students and whether this could be damaging to our economy. For Heart Failure Awareness week (22-28th June), Bretto talks to Cardiologist and researcher Dr John Amerena about what those with co-morbidities should look for as warning signs. The Cassowary Coast Regional Council Mayor, Theresa Millwood pops in for a chat and James Tamou gives us his tips for the week-end NRL round. Bretto interviews Matt Walther, manager and lead guitarist from the Countdown Band ahead of their show at the Silkwood tavern before tackling the "Cost-of-Living Crisis - is it anywhere near the worst in the world?" with Sue Barrett from Democracy Watch AU.
Hugh Bohane tells us what's making news in the latest Cassowary Coast Observer. To round off the week Bretto catches up with an old friend, scientist and conservationist Christina Zdenic about the help she and her team are giving Palm Cockatoos on Cape York Peninsula to find suitable tree hollows to breed in. Of course Calvin Hegvold is there every day with another episode of Daily Rock History.