The Week on KZ

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 giv...

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? B...

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. Bret...

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 Hinchinbr...

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...

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 Paul...

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 K...

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 M...

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 wi...

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 o...

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. Ricca...

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 warn...

This week, Bretto chats with Cassowary Coast Regional Council Waste Education Officer Tim Harding about recycling. Psychologist and social commentator Tanveer Ahmed discusses why the Socceroos may be Australia’s strongest symbol of multiculturalism. Michelle and Talia from the Great Moscow Circus stop by, and Bretto talks sharks with Member for Hill Shane Knuth and shark expert Dr Leonardo Gilda....

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...

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" campa...

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 a...

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 STEP...

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 abou...

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 i...

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 Eale...

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 sh...

This week on KZ, Bretto delves into the Ben Roberts Smith affair with litigation lawyer Alex Martin, before discussing with democracy watch founder Sue Barrett the ramifications of Grace Tame being cancelled by a powerful lobby who didn’t like her opinion on the Israeli president’s visit. He talks with Cassowary Coast Regional Council Mayor Teresa Millwood and looks at what’s happening this weeken...

This week Bretto's guests include Tasmin Gore from Stray to Stay and Jeff Collins from Science in the Pub. He talks to State Member for Hill, Shane Knuth about what's happening with the non-functioning Innisfail Hospital helipad.  We catch up with Quinton Dunn, bass player with the Beggars ahead of their Morning Melodies concert playing the hits of The Seekers. Shane Muriata previews the week-end...

A short, but BIG week on KZ! With an eye on the fuel crisis, Bretto chats to Shahana McKenzie from Biofuels Australia about the role biofuels could play in making Australia more self-sufficient. Friend of the show Amanda Slinger joins us to ask whether couples should sleep apart for a better night's sleep. CCRC Mayor Teresa Millwood joins Bretto for a chat about all things council and a new librar...