The Week on KZ

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/  

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      

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  

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/

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/    

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 weekend for the Mission Beach celebration of the town centre revitalization. He also investigates Super Saturday at the Innisfail PCYC and the centenary of the Innisfail and District Tennis Association. Hugh from the Cassowary Coast Observer reports in as do Shane Muriata with the FNQRL preview and Rachel Wyneberg with the SLSQ Beach Report.  

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 FNQRL fixtures and Hugh Bohane shares what's making news in the Cassowary Coast Observer.  Local musician Robert Cini plays a song live in the studio for "Live and Local" and Bretto heads down to the Tully library to find out what's happening on the school holidays. All this plus Daily Rock History every day with rock historian Calvin Hegvold. https://www.straytostay.com.au/ https://www.observernews.com.au/ https://www.parliament.qld.gov.au/Members/Current-Members/Member-List/Member-Details?id=1633116208  

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 library minute sees Bretto head down to Cardwell to have a chat with Carly about what's going on in this very busy community hub.  Rachel Wynberg from Surf-Lifesaving Queensland joins Bretto for a beach report as swimming season beckons and Hugh Bohane updates Bretto on what's making news in the Cassowary Coast Observer. And of course, it wouldn't be a week on KZ without listener fav Calvin Hegvold joining us for Daily Rock History. https://radio4kz.com.au/ https://www.cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au/Home https://lifesaving.com.au/ https://www.observernews.com.au/  

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 convener, James Dein tells Bretto about the new line-up for October and Hugh Bohanne from the Cassowary Coast Observer lets Bretto know what's making news this week. There is a new Library Minute and Bretto talks to David Breeze of band, Blue Reed ahead of their Cairns Tropic Jazz Club Gig. John McPherson brings his piano into the studio to play a heartfelt original song for "Live and Local" and Shane Muriata gives us a preview of the week-end's local rugby league fixtures.

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 SES boss at the time, Wayne Coutes.    

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 Melanoma March.  The Mayor, Teresa Millwood drops in for a chat. Bretto catches up with Maddy from Babinda Springs about winning a "Best in the World" gold medal for their spring water and Hugh Bohane tells Bretto about what's making news in this week's Cassowary Coast Observer. All this plus Daily Rock History every day with Calvin Hegvold! www.radio4kz.com.au  

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 Digger’s Day. Bretto talks to CCRC Biodiversity Officer Rowan Ward about the problem of Indian Mynas.  Hugh Bohane from the Cassowary Coast Observer catches up with Bretto about the new edition and Frankie Taggert comes into the studio with her guitar to give us a song for “Live and Local”. www.radio4kz.com.au https://www.straytostay.com.au/ https://www.observernews.com.au/    

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 historian Calvin Hegvold signs off for a Christmas Break returning in the New Year.

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 sufferers. We catch up with Cassowary Coast Regional Council mayor Teresa Millwood for all things council for the last time this year. 4KZ’s drive announcer Ez gives us a review of the Lady Ga Ga concert. Child Psychologist Alice Chang weighs in on the media ban telling Bretto that under 16’s are not developed enough mentally for digital environments like social media. Jess from Innisfail Library spends time with us for a new library minute uncovering special foreign language collections. Lastly Bretto asks Penny Fielding when is the right time to have THAT conversation with your aging parents about home care. https://cassowaryconservation.org/ https://iconcancercentre.com.au/centres/cairns-liz-plummer/ https://www.cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au/Home  

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 Article.” Bretto also gives us another Cassowary Coast Library Minute, this time from Mission Beach and a new Historic Cassowary Coast Hotel – The Imperial Tavern, Innisfail. Plus Laurie Lawrence pops in to talk pool safety for the summer season. https://www.straytostay.com.au/ https://innisfailrsl.com.au/ https://imperialtavern.com.au/ https://www.cairns.qld.gov.au/council/your-council/mayor-and-councillors/division-1 https://laurielawrence.com.au/kids-alive/    

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 the big finale of the Hinchinbrook Festival of Events. Motoring Enthusiast Lara Wilde tells Bretto about her recent trip to SEMA in the USA. We chat with Member for Cairns Michael Healy about the clean renewables’ future. Helen Isenhour from Headspace Cairns talks to Bretto about their new outreach program for Cassowary Coast youth. All this plus Daily Rock History with Calvin Hegvold. https://headspace.org.au/headspace-centres/cairns/ https://www.facebook.com/WildeDrive/ https://hawkeyebooks.com.au/pages/greg-bourke https://suebarrett.substack.com/s/democracy-watch-au-public-figure https://www.facebook.com/p/Daily-Rock-History-100065285328213/  

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 Tourism checks in as does Mary Brown from the Hinchinbrook Festival of events. Bretto travels to Tully to see the new equipment donated to the Tully Hospital by the Tully Hospital Foundation and a new CCRC Library minute catches up with school kids having a history lesson at the Tully Library. Plus Daily Rock History every day! https://www.csci.org.au/ https://innisfailrsl.com.au/ https://www.facebook.com/p/Mirriwinni-Hotel-100074198599237/ https://cassowaryconservation.org/ https://cassowarycoasttourism.com.au/  

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 below the Innisfail Library, where we are shown around by Natasha and Bretto’s regular sleep expert Amanda Slinger tells us about the new trend of sleep tourism. https://innisfailrsl.com.au/ https://www.facebook.com/cairnschieftains/ https://sleepspot.com.au/sleep-expert-media  

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”. Disability Advocate Lisa Cox OAM tells us about the unexpected consequences of the upcoming media ban on under 16’s on young people with disabilities, who may lose their online support networks. Bluey Forsayth, the north’s premier race caller shares his tips for the Melbourne Cup. Bretto chats to Year 10 students from Innisfail’s Good Counsel College about the upcoming social media ban and how it will affect them. This week’s new library minute takes a look at the very busy Innisfail Library! https://www.facebook.com/felugahotel/ https://horseracingkills.com/ https://lisacox.co/ https://www.gcc.qld.edu.au/  

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 few Cassowary Coast gigs and Cassowary Coast Regional Council Mayor Teresa Millwood. Also this week, Bretto finds out about the danger to the Great Barrier Reef from tree clearing, when he chats to Dr Lissa Schlindler from the Australian Marine Conservation Society. We're in Mission Beach with a new Cassowary Coast Library minute and Bretto meets some traders from The Hub Mission Beach to learn about the long running drainage and roadworks project that is finally coming to an end. We find out that the scariest thing about Halloween may just be how much Australians spend on it when we speak to marketing guru Mel Strut. Plus rock historian Calvin Hegvold brings his daily chat with Bretto about Daily Rock History. https://hoteltully.com.au/ https://www.markhowardmusic.com/ https://www.marineconservation.org.au/ https://www.facebook.com/missionhub.mb/ https://www.facebook.com/p/Daily-Rock-History-100065285328213/  

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 Curtain talks about his outback show that he has brought to North Queensland and Bretto talks to author Sharon Skews about her new children's book, "Big Foot saves the Rainforest" https://www.tablelandsfolkfestival.org.au/ https://formidablevegetable.com.au/ https://www.entertainmentcairns.com/jujumoon https://www.entertainmentcairns.com/andy-brassett-1 https://thehumbuckinpickups.bandcamp.com/album/the-well https://www.frogsafe.org.au/ https://www.katherineoutbackexperience.com.au/    

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 Hotel. We talk to Daryl Dickson about White Bird Day in Cardwell. Leanne Harmer from "Whiskey" and Dirk from "Sedret Men" chat to us ahead of their performances at this years Tablelands Folk Festival. Cardwell for the library minute and we talk to Geraldine Zadkiel about her workshop "Alchemy of Men". https://www.getready.qld.gov.au/ https://www.facebook.com/HotelEuramo/ https://www.tablelandsfolkfestival.org.au/ https://cassowarycoasttourism.com.au/event/innisfail-annuals/ https://www.alchemyofmen.com.au/  

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 Round in the lead up to this years event. Bretto finds out you can cuddle cows and chats to Keele Jackson from Elpasacodore mini moos at Dimbulah PLUS Slippery Goodness...from comedian Vanessa Larry Mitchell! LINKS: https://www.queenslandplaces.com.au/mourilyan https://sleepspot.com.au/ https://www.theblacksorrows.com.au/ https://savannahintheround.com.au/ https://www.facebook.com/p/Elpasacodore-Mini-Moos-100088497526664/ https://www.larrylaughsloud.com/  

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 Public Health Services, Tablelands Folk Festival, Daily Rock History and more. https://jamesjohnston.com/home/ https://thebabyanimals.com/ https://cardwellbythesea.com.au/ https://www.tablelandsfolkfestival.org.au/  

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. Mission Beach for Cassowary Coast Regional Councils Library Minute. Plus we sit down with Patrick Bluett who gives us insight to Cassowary Coast Tourisms goal of growing Visitor Economy across the region. You'll get your dose of Daily Rock History here as well! LINKS: https://www.youtube.com/user/FannyLumsden https://helpingminds.org.au/ https://www.facebook.com/p/El-Arish-Tavern-61576361597643/ https://cassowarycoasttourism.com.au/    

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 Cassie and Paul from the Silkwood Hotel. Lots of Daily Rock History, The Tropical Art Deco Festival begins and we head to Tully for the CCRC Library minute. We also get to have a good chat with musician Will Day who performs next month at this years' Savannah in the Round! Will Day  https://willday.com.au/ Innisfail Game Fishing Club  https://www.igfc.com.au/ Jo Hassan https://johassan.com.au/community/ CCRC Customer Request Portal https://www.cassowarycoast.qld.gov.au/Our-Council/Online-Services/Make-a-Request Savannah in the Round https://www.savannahintheround.com.au/ Tully Visitor Centre  https://tropicalnorthqueensland.org.au/listing/product/tully-visitor-and-heritage-centre/ Book at the Silkwood Hotel  https://au.hotels.com/ho2392623552/silkwood-hotel-silkwood-australia/      

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 Ben & Gus, plus Daily Rock History, Babinda Harvest Festival AND we head to Cardwell for CCRC Library Minute. Oh....and pickleball! Innisfail Game Fishing Club https://www.igfc.com.au/ Babinda State Hotel https://babindastatehotel.com.au/ Member for Cook, Mr David Kempton https://www.parliament.qld.gov.au/Members/Current-Members/Member-List/Member-Details?id=219594075 Daily Rock History https://www.facebook.com/p/Daily-Rock-History-100065285328213/ Babinda Harvest Festival https://babindaharvestfest.org/ Pickleball - IDTA https://play.tennis.com.au/InnisfailDistrictTennisAssociation    

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 Counsel College for Book Week  https://www.gcc.qld.edu.au/ Children's Author Sarah Tinney https://sarahtinney.com.au/ The Tropical Art Deco Festival, The Currajah Bike Show, an El Arish Tavern Fundraiser and we ask "with so many beautiful locations across our region, What's your favorite spot?" Tune in to Bretto for Breakfast daily on 4KZ.  Cairns to Townsville 531AM Tully 90.3FM Mission & Kurrimine Beaches 88.5FM Silkwood to Bramston Beach 102.5FM Cardwell North to Tully 94.7FM Kennedy & South Mission 693AM or visit radio4kz.com.au for more details     

An introduction from Bretto.