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The Week on KZ
by Coastal Broadcasters
Bretto's weekly wrap up of all things 4KZ. Catch up on his discussions, interviews and thoughts on the subjects that matter to communities across the Cassowary Coast.
Episodes
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The Week on KZ Episode 048
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....
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The Week on KZ Episode 047
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...
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The Week on KZ Episode 046
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...
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The Week on KZ Episode 045
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…
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The Week on KZ Episode 044
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...
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The Week on KZ Episode 043
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...
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The Week on KZ Episode 042
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...
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The Week on KZ Episode 041
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...
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The Week on KZ Episode 040
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...
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The Week on KZ Episode 039
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…
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The Week on KZ Episode 038
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...
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The Week on KZ Episode 037
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...
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The Week on KZ Episode 036
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...
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The Week on KZ Episode 035
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…
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The Week on KZ Episode 034
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...
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The Week on KZ Episode 033
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...
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The Week on KZ Episode 032
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...
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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…
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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…
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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...
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The Week on KZ Episode 023
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…
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The Week on KZ Episode 022
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…
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The Week on KZ Episode 021
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...
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The Week on KZ Episode 020
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...
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The Week on KZ Episode 019
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…
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The Week on KZ Episode 018
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...
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The Week on KZ Episode 017
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...
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The Week on KZ Episode 016
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...
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The Week on KZ Episode 015
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...
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The Week on KZ Episode 014
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…
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The Week on KZ Episode 013
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...
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The Week on KZ Episode 012
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…
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The Week on KZ Episode 011
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…
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The Week on KZ Episode 010
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...
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The Week on KZ Episode 009
This week Bretto chats with Professor Hoskin from JCU about new species of frogs and lizards he discovered on Dauan island in the Torres Strait. The Hotel Tully is this week's featured Cassowary Coast Historic Hotel. We catch up with Phillip Island muso Mark Howard who has travelled north to do a...
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The Week on KZ Episode 008
This week Bretto meets some of the artists playing at the Tablelands Folk festival such as Andy Brassett, Ju Ju Moon, The Formidable Vegetable and The Humbuckin' Pickups! We chat to Debra from Australia's only frog hospital about her important work and a new CCRC Library minute at Tully. Tom...
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The Week on KZ Episode 007
A busy week for Bretto! We speak to Get Ready Queensland about preparing for Cyclone Season and Troy Holmes from the Budgie Council of Australia. 4KZ Alumni Greg Salata catches up for a joke. Race Caller Bluey Forsyth previews the Innisfail Annuals and Bretto checks in with Ollie from the Euramo...
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The Week on KZ Episode 006
What a quick week! Bretto heads to the Mourilyan Hotel and speaks to Anita about it's checkered history. We speak to Amanda Slinger from Sleepshot who outlines poor sleep as a Dementia risk factor. Joe Camilleri from the Black Sorrows checks in and we speak to James Dein from Savannah in the…
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The Week on KZ Episode 005
As Savannah in the round draws nearer Bretto chats to country artist James Johnston and Baby Animals lead singer Suze Demarchi. We check in with Robyn Smith for Cardwell Seafest 2025 and catch up with Mayor Teresa for all things Cassowary Coast Regional Council. Dr Jacqueline Murdoch for Tropical...
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The Week on KZ Episode 004
This week Bretto chats to Australian singer-songwriter Fanny Lumsden ahead of her appearance at this years Savannah in the Round. Self Affirmation with Debbie Childs from Helping Minds and we check in on the Tropical Art Deco Festival. We meet Tori and Alex, new owners of the El Arish Tavern....
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The Week on KZ Episode 003
Bretto checks in with the Innisfail Game Fishing Club for a wrap up of this years Billfish Tournament. CCRC Mayor Teresa Millwood speaks to us about the Shopfront Improvement Program and new Customer Request Portal on Councils website. We connect with R U OK? ambassador Jo Hassan as well as…
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The Week on KZ Episode 002
Your weekly catch up on everything KZ! Bretto checks in with Kitty at the Babinda State Hotel and the Innisfail Game Fishing Club for this years Billfish Tournament. We chat to Alex Martin about Sovereign Citizens as well as Member for Cook, David Kempton. Bretto finally gets to meet therapy dogs...
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The Week on KZ Episode 001
This week Mon 25th - Friday 29th of August you can catch up on all regular segments such as Daily Rock History, Library Minute, Historic Pubs of the Cassowary Coast and our chat with CCRC Mayor Teresa Millwood. Plus Bretto chats with Babinda Harvest Festival https://babindaharvestfest.org/ Good...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Bretto's weekly wrap up of all things 4KZ.
Catch up on his discussions, interviews and thoughts on the
subjects that matter to communities across the Cassowary Coast.
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Bretto's weekly wrap up of all things 4KZ. Catch up on his discussions, interviews and thoughts on the subjects that matter to communities across the Cassowary Coast.
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