The Week on KZ

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...

This week Bretto checks the weekend footy results with Noel Slade before touching base with Dalitta Wright about the future of the Babinda Pool.  We catch up with old 4KZ colleague Glen Salata for a chat and a joke and talk to Carinda Christie ahead of her weekend Currajah Hotel gig. Bretto also checks in with Peter Rowles from C4 Conservation about Cassowary activity. Savannah In the Round conven...

This week on KZ, Bretto catches up with Member for Hill Shane Knuth about the prospect of his electorate being abolished. He sits down with CCRC mayor Teresa Millwood to talk all things council and connects with author Greg Bourke about his novel, Under Silkwood after having read it. Friday Bretto commemorated 20 years since Cyclone Larry by getting the recollections of then CEO Peter Roberts and...

This week Bretto catches up with Sue Barrett from Democracy Watch AU about ChatGPT being used to train America's war machine being used in Iran right now. Rosie Jensen tell us all about the Feast of the Senses 2026. Bretto talks to Chris Janke from Charlie's Chocolate, Mission Beach about a cassowary dad with 5 chicks that's been visiting the plantation. Ron Neyanhous tells us about the weekend's...

Bretto's back for a brand new season of The Week on KZ! This week he talks to Tamsin Gore from Stray to Stay dog and cat rescue about the puppies they have just brought down from Cape York Peninsular who are looking for homes. He catches up with Cairns Regional Council Division 1 Councillor Brett Moller about the Babinda swimming pool’s possible closure. BJ from the RSL drops in to tell us about D...

This week Bretto visits Tully and meets Lissa for a new Cassowary Coast Regional Council Library Minute. On the way back he drops in to Murdering Point Winery to chat to Melissa. Bretto tries out a new Friday segment called "Live and Local" which sees Innisfail musician Robert Cini come in for a chat and to play a song live in the studio.   Daily Rock History recounts the week in rock before rock...

The Week on KZ Episode 015! Bretto catches up with Peter Rowles from C4 Conservation to talk about cassowaries. With the social media ban for under 16s coming in on Wednesday, Bretto hears what some year 10’s think about it. The Liz Plummer Cancer Centre in Cairns has a new linear accelerator and Bretto catches up with Head of Oncology Sharon Avery about what it means for Far North cancer sufferer...

This week on 4KZ Bretto catches up with Tamsin Gore from “Stray to Stay” – an organization that looks after stray and mistreated dogs. We talk to Member for Mulgrave Terry James and Cairns Division 1 councilor, Brett Moller about the idea of light rail for the Cassowary Coast. BJ from the Innisfail RSL tells us about “Digger’s Day and the military 'show and tell' that happens called “The Dinkum Ar...

This week Bretto catches up with Sue Barrett from Democracy Watch AU about Bad Faith Questions and whether they are destroying our democracy and Author Greg Bourke talks about his new novel set in Silkwood CCRC Mayor Teresa Millwood talks about Light Rail for the Cassowary Coast and all things to do with council. Mary Brown, president of the Hinchinbrook Chamber of Commerce talks to Bretto about t...

This week Bretto catches up with Tania Ramsay from the Community Support Centre Innisfail about the Christmas Hamper Drive. BJ from the Innisfail RSL tells us about Digger’s Day. The Mirriwinni Hotel is featured as a new Cassowary Coast Historic Hotel and Bretto catches up with Peter Rowles from C4 Conservation about what’s happening on the Cassowary Calendar. Patrick Bluette from Cassowary Coast...

Bretto catches up with BJ from the Innisfail RSL ahead of Remembrance Day. Sean Garvey from the Cairns Chieftains Gaelic Football club talks to us about the national tournament in Cairns this weekend. CCRC Mayor Teresa Millwood pops in for a chat and Bretto makes a call to an old 4KZ colleague Glen Salata who shares a joke. In a brand new CCRC Library minute we discover the historical archives bel...

In a busy week Bretto introduces us to a new Cassowary Coast Historic Hotel – the Feluga Hotel. Travelling singer/songwriter Mark Howard plays a song live in the studio. We check in with Tamara DiMattina after “Buy nothing new month – October” to see how they both went and Bretto talks to Ellie Erheartson from the Coalition for the Protection of Racehorses about why she is saying “Nup to the Cup”....