Today's Book of the Week, as selected and reviewed by Tim Gott from the Devonport Bookshop, is A Tribute to Max Angus, Tasmanian Artist, by Allison Alexander . . .

The inaugural Allied Mates Forum at Ulverstone today looked at making men's health services more male-friendly and other topics.
The forum was organised by Men Care Too founder Greg Smith, who spoke to Martin Agatyn . . .

Shadow Minister for Infrastructure, Primary Industry and Resources, Shane Broad stepped up onto the Pollies Perch today.
Shane spoke about the first week and a half of the state election campaign, Justine Keay joining the Labor Braddon ticket, and the Worplaces Amendment Bill (workplace invasion by protestors) . . .

Burnie Mayor Steve Kons was today's Mayor on the Air.
Steve spoke about the upcoming Household Hazardous Waste free drop-off event, the Check-In TAS app, school holiday programmes, the upcoming community beach clean-up event, and ANZAC Day arrangements . . .

The proposed Leith Overpass on the Bass Highway is a long way from what local residents expected when they lobbied the state Government for improved safety at the intersection.
The current proposal has angered local residents and Martin Agatyn spoke to one of them, Tony Downey . . .

Devonport Mayor Annette Rockliff was today's Mayor on the Air.
Annette spoke about Easter hours of operation for council facilities, new tenants for Providore Place, twilight markets at Providore Place, valuation of the Bass Strait Maritime Museum collection, and Devonport's upcoming 40th birthday since being decllared a city in 1981 . . .

Today's Book of the Week, as selected and reviewed by Tim Gott from the Devonport Bookshop, is The Chase, by crime novelist Candice Fox . . .

The Federal Government has announced funding for not-for-profit organisations to help drive down their power costs.

The Powering Communities Programme will assist with purchase of solar panels, batteries and other ways to reduce the cost of power.

Martin Agatyn spoke to Federal Minister for Energy and Emissions, Angus Taylor . . .

Tasmania Police will be out in force over Easter as Operation Crossroads ramps up.

While police will be focusing on the "fatal five" they will also pay special attention to trailers, caravans, and boat trailers.

Martin Agatyn spoke to Sergeant James Scicluna . . .

Many people will be using quad bikes, side by sides, and other farm and recreational vehicles over the Easter break.
However, there are some simple measures to ensure it's done safely.
Martin Agatyn spoke to Farm Safe senior health and safety consultant Phil John . . .