Today's Book of the Week, as selected and reviewed by Tim Gott from the Devonport Bookshop, is Blackout, by Simon Scarrow - a crime novel set in Germany in the lead-up to, and during the early days, of World War Two . . .

Musical theatre returns to Ulverstone on May 1 for one night only, on May 1 for the Broadway Favourites production, featuring much loved songs from famous stage musicals.
The performance is being held as a fundraiser for Delta Therapy Dogs.
Martin Agatyn spoke to producer Barbara Gilbery . . .

Agfest 2021 is exactly three weeks away and plans are well advanced on holding a COVID-safe event as well as an on-line version.
The event will be limited to a crowd of 10,000 per day, with organisers extending it to a four-day event from May 5-8.
Martin Agatyn spoke to Agfest chairman Ethan Williams . . .

Central Coast Mayor Jan Bonde was today's Mayor on the Air.
Jan spoke about feedback on consolidation of Penguin's community assets, upgrades to the Ulverstone Recreation ground being recognised with an AFL award, works on the shared pathway at West Ulverstone and also the Turners Beach to Leith link, and an amnesty on small constructions which may have not sought planning approval from the council . . .

Senator Jonathon Duniam stepped up onto the Pollies Perch today.
Jonathon spoke about upgrades to the Bureau of Meterology, the establishment of a Tasmanian Drought Resillience Hub, the Australia-New Zealand travel bubble and direct flights between Tasmania and NZ, and tomorrow's Jobs Fair in Devonport . . .

Around 300 jobs from all over the Coast will be on offer at the Federal Government Jobs Fair in Devonport on Thursday.
Martin Agatyn spoke to Federal Assistant Employment Minister Luke Howarth . . .

Conservation Volunteers Australia has started a beaches clean-up in the Burnie area this week and plans to return next month to do more in both Devonport and Burnie regions.
The group is also hoping to recruit locals to help for a couple of hours or more.
Martin Agatyn spoke top project co-ordinator Ashleigh Carden . . .

Shadow Minister for Local Government and Planning, Regional Development and Small Business, Transport and Manufacturing, Anita Dow stepped up onto the Pollies Perch today.
Anita spoke about the state election campaign and some of her upcoming street stalls where voters can meet and talk with her, and she also outlined aspects of the Opposition's extensive health policy for the election . . .

Circular Head Mayor Daryl Quilliam was today's Mayor on the Air.

Daryl spoke about upcoming Anzac Day services, learning to ride a bike sessions, and an upcoming Harmony Day event being planned for May . . .

In today's finance segment, Justin Delantey from Lending4U, spoke about first home buyers at record levels, confidence in the economy despite an end to the Federal Government's Job Keeper pandemic stimulus, and the health and welfare of the Australian Dollar . . .