Senator Claire Chandler stepped up onto the Pollies Perch today.
Claire spoke about increased childcare funding, more support for distillers, the recent state election, and Liberals for Merit - a group opposed to gender quotas in parliament . . .

Coastal celebrity chef Ben Milbourne has spoken out in support of Tasmanian aquaculture practices amid recent criticism of the industry.

Martin Agatyn spoke to Ben, who was full of praise for the way our salmon and other seafood was farmed and produced . . .

Senator Richard Colbeck stepped up onto the Pollies Perch today.
Richard spoke about recognising the valuable contribution of volunteers to local sporting organisations, Australian Olympians and Paralympians receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, a survey showing Australians still looked up to sporting heroes, Australia winning the rights to host the 2027 Netball World Cup, and the COVID-19 vaccine rollout for over 50s and aged care residents and staff . . . 

Martin Agatyn and Kim Miles wrapped up the weekend's round of Aussie NWFL Coastal football . . . 

In today's Health Matters segment, Colin Wood from Full Life Pharmacy in Uolverstone, spoke about men's health and the importance of annual check-ups for men . . .

Deputy Premier Jeremy Rockliff stepped up onto the Pollies Perch today.
Jeremy spoke about the state election campaign and how it was going, future plans for TAFE, and extra funding for agricultural shows . . .

The RACT has released a wish list in the lead up to next month's state election.
The peak motoring body wants to see more high-tech speed cameras installed and for revenue from them to be used for road safety improvements, in particular on rural and municipal roads.
Martin Agatyn spoke to RACT chief advocacy officer Garry Bailey . . .

Devonport Mayor Annette Rockliff was today's Mayor on the Air.
Annett spoke about the council's state election wish-list of funding for projects, Providore Place twilight markets, Devonport Regional;Gallery exhibitions, next week's 40th anniversary of Devonport being declared a city, the re-opening of Reflections Cafe, pre-polling at the Paranaple Arts Centre for the state election, public attendance at council meetings, and Anzac Day observances for later this month . . .

The Mother's Day Classic fun run, which has been around since 1998, will be held in Devonport for the first time next month, only having been held in Hobart and Launcestion previously.
The event is a major fundraiser for the National Breast Cancer Foundation and Martin Agatyn spoke to Mother's Day Classic Tasmanian event  manager NIkki Long . . .

The inaugural Festival of the Fagus will be held at Cradle Mountain starting on April 24.
The event is being organised by the Cradle Mountain Hotel, which is owned by RACT Destinations.
Martin Agatyn spoke to RACT Destinations chief operating officer Andrew Paynter to find out first of all, what fagus is, and how it will be celebrated during the festival . . .