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16/12/2025

If you feel like donating to help with the Bondi Beach Tragedy, our nearest blood donation centres are in Cairns & Townsville:
https://www.lifeblood.com.au/dono.../qld/cairns-donor-centre
https://www.lifeblood.com.au/.../qld/townsville-donor-centre

12/12/2025

The Week on KZ
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.

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 ...

11/12/2025

Bretto headed behind the scenes again this week for the Cassowary Coast Libraries Library Minute. He caught up with Jess from the Collections Team to find out about their collection of materials in different languages 📚

Tune into 4KZ's Bretto for Breakfast tomorrow morning from 5-9am to hear what they discussed 📻

Have you ever been interested in learning another language?

10/12/2025

Over the Christmas Holidays, Cassowary Coast Libraries will be closed from Friday 19th December and open on Monday 5th January 🎄🎅

This doesn't mean you have to stop reading! 📚
Bretto caught up with Carolyn, the Librarian Programs and Partnerships organiser, to find out what is available. Head down to your local library or head to their website to find out more:

https://cassowary.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/MSGTRN/WPAC/HOME

08/12/2025

Episode 14! 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.

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 Inni...

04/12/2025

Bretto headed to Mission Beach Library this week for another Cassowary Coast Libraries Library Minute 📚 Tune in tomorrow from 5-9am for 4KZ's Bretto for Breakfast 📻

He spoke with staff member Louise and local resident Gloria about the library's Tech Savvy program. Did you know that if you struggled with technology that you can get the support you need from your local library? 💻

02/12/2025

This week Bretto catches up with Sue Barrett from Democracy Watch AU about Bad Faith Questions and whether they are destroying our democracy plus 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.

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...

01/12/2025

Coastal Broadcasters are working on technical issues across the 4KZ network. We hope to have the transmission restored as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience 🦋

01/12/2025

Bretto caught up with Tasmin Gore, the owner and creator of Stray to Stay, to find out everything that goes on to help rescued animals 🐶🐾 Tune in tomorrow morning from 5-9am to hear their discussion 📻

What do you think would be beneficial for the region to help and support these animals? Let us know in the comments below 💬

01/12/2025

A male Cassowary and two babies were spotted at Coquette Point earlier today. Please drive slowly and watch out for wildlife 🚸

30/11/2025

What an amazing opportunity for Mia! 👏 Let's hope that this is the first of many scholarships for local students.

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT | Scholarship recipient - Mia Terry

Good Counsel College is incredibly proud to share that Year 12 student Mia Terry has been awarded the inaugural Silica Resources Australia / Jabin Indigenous Engineering Scholarship!

This prestigious scholarship provides $20,000 per year, along with mentoring and work placement opportunities as Mia embarks on her engineering studies at QUT in 2026.

Mia, a proud Mamu and Malanburra Yidinji woman, has been an exceptional leader at GCC and an inspiring role model across our community.

We thank Silica Resources Australia and Jabin for investing in the next generation of Indigenous engineers from the Cassowary Coast and for recognising Mia’s dedication, talent and leadership.

You can read the full media release here:
https://silicaresources.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/20251126-Silica-Resources-AustraliaJabin-inaugural-Indigenous-Engineering-Scholarship-awarded-to-Innisfails-Mia-Terry-FINAL.pdf

Please join us in congratulating Mia on this extraordinary achievement!

Photo L-R: Peter Lansom, Board Chair Silica Resources Australia, Rob Tindall, CEO/Managing Director Silica Resources Australia, Mia Terry Silica Resources Australia/Jabin inaugural Indigenous Engineering Scholarship recipient, Elizabeth Sutton Deputy Principal Good Counsel College, Dennis Jose, founding director and owner Jabin.