The Week on KZ

The Week on KZ Episode 031

It was a busy week, with Bretto speaking to Member for Cook David Kempton about the Savannah Lander being named Queensland’s Best Tourist Attraction for Queensland Day.
Dr Tonia Marquardt also spoke about the measles case in Cairns, and Bretto caught up with Vanessa from Tully Ambulance for Thank a First Responder Day.
James Tamou returned with his footy tips and Joe Mackereth previewed this month’s Science in the Pub.
Swaggy Bard and the Breeze performed live in the studio for Live and Local.
Council Waste Education Officer Tim Harding also joined Bretto to talk about the Waste to Art competition at this year’s show.
All of that, plus Daily Rock History with Calvin Hegvold.
https://davidkempton.com.au/
https://savannahlander.com.au/
http://racgp.org.au/the-racgp/history/women-in-general-practice/profile-dr-tonia-marquardt
https://www.cairns-hinterland.health.qld.gov.au/hospitals-and-health-centres/tully-hospital

The Week on KZ Episode 030

In another busy Week on KZ, Bretto joined in Innisfail Coastguard on Sunday where they were showcasing their new boat to the public. Tuesday he dropped in on the Cassowary Coast Regional Council's First Nations Art Exhibition at the Innisfail Shire Hall to chat to some of the artists.
On Wednesday Bretto talked with Michelle Bell-Turner about the Atherton Tablelands new "Discover your Trail" campaign for tourists who like to design their own holiday.
While he was out at Kurrimine Beach, he caught up with Maxine Britten from the Tully Support Centre and asked about what they offer the Tully community.
He caught up with Good Counsel College Innisfail's Rugby League teams ahead of their Grand Final match next week.
Ki-shaun Fejo sat down to chat with Bretto about the jersey he designed for the Innisfail Leprechauns for Indigenous round, and caught up with Shane Murita about the FNQRL Indigenous round fixtures.
This week saw the debut of new segment Tamou's Tips by the legendary Cowboys prop James Tamou.
Hugh Bohane told Bretto what's making news in the Cassowary Coast Observer and Bretto spoke with Goat Boy, Bryce ahead of the Hillbilly Goats' show at the Silkwood Pub.
A new Library minute covered the installation of free public WIFI at the Kurrimine Beach and Tully Heads Community Halls and Dr Fluoride (Jeff McLauchlan) plays a tune in the studio for "Live and Local".
All this plus Daily Rock History with Rock Historian Calvin Hegvold every day!
https://coastguard.com.au/flotilla/qf15-innisfail/
https://www.cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au/Home
https://www.athertontablelands.com.au/discover/
https://www.gcc.qld.edu.au/
https://innisfailleprechauns.com.au/
https://www.nrl.com/players/nrl-premiership/retired/james-tamou/
https://www.observernews.com.au/
https://www.hillbillygoats.com.au/home

The Week on KZ Episode 029

This week Bretto talks to oncologist, Dr Lorraine Chantrell, about the distressing rise in cases of Gastro Intestinal cancer in younger Australians. 
Shane Murita previews the local footy fixtures and In the lead up to State of Origin Game 1, James Tamou and Michael Bani NRL legends join Bretto to give their predictions.
Cassowary Coast Regional Council Mayor Teresa Millwood joins Bretto to talk all things council and Bretto catches up with Rowan Ward, the council's biosecurity officer about some threats to our region's ecology.
Bretto chats with David Ritchie about the Pioneer's weekend at the historic Village, Herberton.
Sue Barrett, Democracy Watch AU Founder joins the show for a discussion about a new poll that predicts "One Nation would become the Federal Opposition if an election were held today."
Miguel Trapaga joins Bretto to play a tune for "4KZ Live and Local".
All this plus Daily Rock History with resident rock historian Calvin Hegvold and a new Cassowary Coast Regional Council Library Minute
https://www.islhd.health.nsw.gov.au/about-us/staff-profiles/chantrill-lorraine
https://www.cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au/Home
https://www.historicvillageherberton.com.au/
https://www.suebarrett.com/about/

The Week on KZ Episode 028

Bretto attended went to the Innisfail and District Tennis Association Centenary and spoke to a few attendees to get their thoughts on the last 100 years.
For National Volunteer Week, Bretto spoke with a few volunteers from the region including; Marty from Cairns, four of the ladies who volunteer at Vinnies in Innisfail and Kerrie Linton from Innisfail.
Bretto tells us all about the opening of STEPS Innisfail and catches up with Don Alexander from the Innisfail Coast Guard about the open boat event to showcase their new vessel.
Bretto was joined by Rugby League heavyweights James Tamou, Robert Lui, Ronan Michael and Michael Bani about the new program that is running at Radiant Life College Innisfail called Ganyarra Rugby League Academy.
Lastly, Bretto chats to Jon Stevens ahead of his headlining show at Savannah Sounds at Port Douglas Carnivale.
All this plus Daily Rock History every day with Rock Historian, Calvin Hegvold.
https://play.tennis.com.au/InnisfailDistrictTennisAssociation
https://www.stepsgroup.com.au/
https://coastguard.com.au/flotilla/qf15-innisfail/
https://radiantlife.qld.edu.au/ganyarra-rugby-league-academy/
https://savannahsounds.com.au/artists/jon-stevens/
 

The Week on KZ Episode 027

Another week on 4KZ, Bretto catches up with Peter from C4 Conservation to talk about the process of cassowary chicks separating from their dads to make it alone in the world.
Bretto investigates the Federal budget to see who the winners and losers are.
He hosts Cassowary Coast Regional Council Mayor Teresa Millwood to talk all things council.
Tasmin Gore from Stray to Stay drops by to tell us about a fundraising adoption BBQ at Coral Coast Vets.
Bretto chats to the Innisfail Coastguard about their brand-new boat and Kathy Martin and Margaret Tinney drop in to talk about the Innisfail and District Tennis Association' centenary.
Nev from the band "The Love Handles" plays in the studio for 4KZ's Live and Local.
All this plus Footy talk with Shane Muriata and Noel Slade and the Daily Rock History with resident Rock Historian, Calvin Hegvold.
https://cassowaryconservation.org/
https://www.cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au/Home
https://www.straytostay.com.au/
https://coastguard.com.au/flotilla/qf15-innisfail/
https://play.tennis.com.au/InnisfailDistrictTennisAssociation
 
 
 

The Week on KZ Episode 026

This week on KZ Bretto catches up with Courtney Smith about the Cairns Outdoor Adventure plus Home and Lifestyle Show that's happening this weekend. He is joined by Greg McLaughlin from the Tully Men's Shed discussing a plan to trial women's workshop to learn a few maintenance skills.
Shane Murita gives us his NRL and FNQRL tips for this round and Marine Scientist Lawrence Sheele tells us what's instore at the next Science in the Pub on Tuesday 19th of May.
Hugh Bohanne chats to Bretto about what's making news in the Cassowary Observer and Bretto chats in the studio to Meg Davies about the Mother's Day Classic in Innisfail.
Plus a new library minute plus Daily Rock History each day.
https://cairnsexpo.com.au/
https://mensshed.org/sheds/tully-and-district-mens-shed-inc/
https://www.cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au/Home
https://www.mothersdayclassic.com.au/event/mothers-day-classic-innisfail
https://cassowary.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/MSGTRN/WPAC/HOME
 

The Week on KZ Episode 025

In what was a busy week, Bretto catches up with politicians Bob Katter (Member for Kennedy) and David Kempton (Member for Cook) about current affairs including the fuel shortage.
Bretto goes to the Innisfail Anzac Day Dawn Service and talks to the community about their thoughts on the day.
The Feast of the 3 Saints President Cosimo Tedesco joins Bretto to discuss the big day this Sunday.
Gary Eales spills the beans on the Mt Garnet Races and Rodeo and Tish from the Euramo Hotel tells us about the Boar and Barra Bash being held over the May Day Weekend.
Musician LT chats to Bretto about her new music release and Allena Hughes returns to the studio to perform an original called "The Rhythm I Get From You" for 4KZ's Live and Local.
All this plus Daily Rock History every day.
https://www.bobkatter.com.au/
https://davidkempton.com.au/
https://www.feastofthethreesaints.com.au/
https://www.mtgarnetrodeo.com.au/
https://ltmusic.net/

The Week on KZ Episode 024

This week on KZ, Bretto catches up with Noel Slade from FNQRL to get a rundown on the local footy games from the week-end. He talks to Deborah Shiel Zani about the World's Biggest Morning Tea being held at The Narra Tree. He also investigates where The Wet Tropics battle against the Yellow Crazy Ant is at.
We check in with Mark Edgely from the Great Moscow Circus ahead of their Innisfail run of shows. State member for Cairns, Michael Healy comes on the show to discuss the latest plans by the LNP for addressing youth crime.
BJ from the RSL drops in to the studio to tell Bretto about Anzac Day this year.
Hugh Bohane touches base to tell us what's making news in the Cassowary Coast Observer.
Shane Murita previews the weekend rugby league fixtures and Bretto learns first hand from Gary Eeles what makes the Mt Garnet Race and Rodeo week-end so special
All this plus Daily Rock History with rock historian Calvin Hegvold and Cassowary Coast Libraries Library Minute. 
https://greatmoscowcircus.com.au/upcoming/
https://www.michaelhealy.com.au/
https://www.mtgarnetrodeo.com.au/