The 7XS Breaky Show

Sunday 14th November was World Diabetes day and in the lead up to the day, Skirvo Spoke to Diabetes Educator, Laura Zimmerman on Saturday 13th November about Diabetes, the symptoms, the treatments available. You can listen to it here.

This morning, Skirvo caught up with Molly Rumbold from Ochre Medical Centres, letting us know about the latest as far as their Covid Jab Service is concerned. Boosters aren't too far away from arriving on the west coast as well.

Today on the breakfast show, Skirvo spoke to Heather Chong who is the District Governor of the Rotary District of Tasmania about an exciting coo for the West Coast, in particular Strahan.  Nestlé Professional has handpicked the town of Strahan to feature on new, limited-edition tins of Nescafé Blend 43. The tins are part of the new ‘Celebrate Community Spirit’ collection. The collection showcas...

Today on the Breaky Show, Skirvo caught up with Jessica Feary, Coordinator Victoria/Tasmania for Positive Partnerships who provide support for parents and carers of people who have been diagnosed with Autism. They are holding a Workshop in Queenstown on Tuesday 16th November. Listen here to find out all about it.

It was great to have the Mayor Shane Pitt in the studio this week with Skirvo He let us know what happened at the recent council meeting and he and Skirvo had a good discussion on the new ownership of the Mount Lyell mine.

On XS Sport this morning, Skirvo caught up with George Clarke, the brain child of Kick for Heartkids 2 which is a footy match raising funds for Heartkids and raising awareness for kids who are living with a congenital heart disease. Gates open at 12 PM, first bounce is at one. Please get along and support this great day 

This morning, Skirvo got a surprise when one State Liberal Minister and a Liberal member greeted him at the studio door out of the blue for a chat, Liberal Minister and Member for Bass Michael Ferguson and the Member for Braddon Felix Ellis are on the West Coast today and you can hear that catch up right here

The Ring Steward for the North Western Axeman's Association Bill Williams was Skirvo's guest on the breakfast show this morning. The association is holding woodchopping  competitions at the Bluestone Mine Tasmania Zeehan Gem and Mineral Fair and West Coast Heritage Centre Open day this weekend. Bill, who grew up in Zeehan walked us through all the competitions, spoke about the history of Woodch...

Walk for Prems is coming up this Sunday and this morning Skirvo spoke  to the CEO of Lifes Little Treasures Foundation Felicia Welstead about the day and the services Life Little Treasures foundation provides for those families that need it.

Skirvo chatted with Susan Eyekut and Sharon Latham from Community Care Tasmania who now have a presence on the West Coast which is great news. Listen here to find out all the details and services available.

On XS Sport this morning, Skirvo chatted with Duncan Murfet from the Rosebery Toorak Football Club about the new signings to the club and plenty of other positives developments.

Skirvo had the pleasure of speaking to celebrity TV garden presenter Costa Georgiatis. Costa is the Ambassador of Water Night which is coming up tomorrow night as part of National Water Week. The night seeks to create awareness around "Water Mindfulness" and is brought to you by Tas Water. They are encouraging residents to not use their water taps from 12 PM to 12 AM

We were grateful that Travis Tiddy came in this morning to chat about the cancellation of the The Unconformity on Friday. You can hear the interview right here.

It was a pleasure to catch up with the author of - "The Last Hermit of Tasmania's West Coast" Geoff Harwood. Skirvo met him on Friday for a great chat about this book which was launched in Queenstown on the weekend. It tells the story of Jakki Stevens who became a hermit on the west coast after being discharged from the army back in the 1940s. It's a fascinating book and a really good chat as w...

Today on the Breakfast Show, Skirvo was chatting with Dr Jacqui Triffitt, author of the book ON THE FRONT FOOT, which tells the story of the history of women's cricket in Tasmania. You will be able to meet Jacqui at the Unconformity in Queenstown at the Heritage Railway Station tomorrow afternoon where she will be reading chapters of her book.

The Artistic Director of The Unconformity, Travis Tiddy was in the studio talking to Skirvo about the setup. Please be aware Orr Street in the main CBD is closed to traffic and there are other restrictions as well. He also told us what Crib Road is and as the weather is not the best for this weekend, he informed us how we will be protected from the weather throughout the festival.

109th Anniversary Mount Lyell mine disaster memorial service is happening tomorrow Tuesday 12th October 2021 at the Queenstown Cemetery 10.30 AM. All are welcome. Skirvo spoke with Shirley Scolyer about the service and the significance this historical incident is to the West Coast

Skirvo was talking to Lynn O'Grady from the West Coast Suicide Prevention Network. They are following The Royal Flying Doctors Tasmania's Health Bus during Mental Health Week on the West Coast. Listen here for the services the Network provides and the events they are taking part in this Mental Health Week this week on the West Coast. For the full program of events happening on the west coast th...

This morning on the Breaky Show, Skirvo was joined by Judah Morris who is the Manager of the Primary Health Care Team at the Royal Flying Doctors (Tasmania) , talking about all the events happening on the West Coast for Mental Health Week which is next week (9-16th October 2021)

On the Breakfast Show this morning, Skirvo caught up with the CEO of Kidney Australia Chris Forbes to talk about the Red Socks appeal happening in October.

Today on the Breaky show Skirvo was joined in the studio by Christine Gray who is a West Coast Representative of Switch Tasmania. Christine and other Switch Tasmania Representatives on the West Coast are here to assist local businesses grow through the digital market.

Nicky Bolt, Secretary of the RSL in Zeehan and Co Organiser of Veterans Health Week expo on 30th September  joined Skirvo. Veterans Health Week is coming up from Saturday 16th October through till Saturday 30th October, culminating in the Expo on the 30th October in Wynyard as well as an Expo ball that evening. Nicky reached out to the Veterans on the West Coast to let them know all the details...

On XS Sport during the Breakfast show this morning, Skirvo was joined by George Clarke, who is organising a football match on Saturday 6th November, to raise funds and raise awareness for Heartskids and to support kids living with a Congenital Heart Disease. They require one more Goal Umpire on the day. But other than that, everything else is confirmed and organised. Listen here to find out how...

Liberal Member for Braddon Felix dropped in to the studio, briefing is on the latest with the MMG Rosebery Mine. He also discussed the section of the Zeehan highway which was closed this week but has now reopened. He drove on it last night and reported his experience as well.

This morning, Taswater's General Manager, Project Delivery Tony Willmott spoke with Skirvo about current and up and coming projects being undertaken on the West Coast at the moment plus any proposed projects coming up in the future.

Skirvo caught up with Molly Rumbold from Ochre Medical Centres this morning to provide us with an update on their Covid Vaccination clinics. 

It's International World Day of Peace and today on the Breakfast Show, Skirvo talked to Elizabeth Denley from the Heartfelt Institute on how Meditation can help you ease your mind, take your depression levels down and keep your at peace during these tough times

Skirvo once again caught up with the Artistic Director of The Unconformity Festival Travis Tiddy. There is a big program of music gigs at this year's festival and tickets are going on sale tomorrow . You can purchase them tomorrow only at the Wilderness Railway Station in Queenstown and then after that on the Unconformity website. Tickets will sell quickly for these gigs so please get in early. 

Today on the Breaky Show, Skirvo talked to Devonport Singer Songwriter Simon Astley and played his new single "waiting at the door" which is available for download

It is Foster Carers' Week here in Australia and Skirvo caught up with Tasmanian Foster Carer Kim Sinstead on the breakfast show today and she shared her 21 year journey as a foster carer. Foster Carers are in need on the West Coast, particularly in Queenstown in the area of Respite Care. Life Without Barriers is holding an information session about Foster Caring on Monday 27th September at 5:30...

Skirvo spoke to The Mayor Shane Pitt this morning about the Next Iconic West Coast Walk - The Tyndall Ranges and what it means to the West Coast region.

Skirvo chatted with Tasmanian Singer/Songwriter Karai who is performing a free concert at Mountain Heights School in Queenstown next Monday 20th September at 6 PM.

We had another great edition of Real Estate Matters on the Breaky show this morning . Skirvo was chatting to the State Manager of Roberts Real Estate Khan Dick about the Real Estate industry and giving more tips to prospective buyers and sellers

It's White Balloon Day today, raising funds for Bravehearts and Skirvo caught up with the CEO of Bravehearts Alison Geale.

Today on the Breaky Show, Skirvo was talking to Ambassador fo R U OK Day and 2017 Young Tasmanian of the year Mitch McPherson on R U OK Day, the focus for this year and the conversations we can have .

Yesterday, Skirvo was invited down to check out day 2 of the A Day in the life of the West Coast Council sessions happening all week with students from Mountain Heights and Rosebery District schools. He also caught up with Eleanor Strang who is the Manager of Customer and Corporate Services at the council, who was in charge of the sessions. Listen as Skirvo chats with her and some of the students.

Chris was in the studio with Skirvo for another informative Pharmacy Moments session. Today discussing colds and flu, symptoms and remedies.

Today on the 7XS Breaky show, Dale Webster spoke with Skirvo. Dale is the Deputy        Secretary Department of Health and Commander of Tasmanian COVID-19 vaccine operations. Tas Health are conducting COVID-19 Vaccinations here on the west coast this week

The Coach of the victorious Queenstown Crows football club Toby Lutwyche was in the studio . One of the most enjoyable interviews Skirvo has ever undertaken. Listen to a very emotional interview as we continue to celebrate the Darwin Football Association grand final wins in both seniors and reserves. Go Crows

On the Breaky Show this morning Skirvo chatted with the Artistic Director of the Unconformity Festival for 2021 Travis Tiddy. Travis let us know that while the ticketed events have sold out, there are plenty of free events to attend with the family in October. Check it all out at www.theunconformity.com.au

Today on the Breakie Show, Skirvo talked to the CEO of Lifeline Tasmania Debbie Evans and Team leader Merle Rigby about a new project Lifeline Tasmania are implementing for the elderly in the remote areas of the state, including here on the west coast

Your two local Consultants on the West Coast from Roberts Real Estate Wendy van Balen and Nardia Burke were in the studio for another Real Estate Matters. Today talking about the role Social Media can play in the selling and advertising of a property.

This morning on the Breakfast Show, Skirvo chatted with the Chairman of the Unconformity Rick Snell about the 2021 Unconformity festival coming up on the West Coast in October

Go Crows !!! Today on XS Sport , Skirvo caught up with the Coach of the Queenstown Crows Toby Lutwyche. The Crows are one step away from a premiership having won their semi final last weekend. They are straight into the grand final in two weeks time. The Reserves lost on Saturday but they get a second chance playing in the Preliminary Final this coming weekend. Toby gave us his thoughts on all ...

Today on the Breakie show, Skirvo caught up with Sarah Hirst from The Cancer Council about Daffodil Day tomorrow. The Queenstown team will be outside the Queenstown Medical Union Pharmacy today (26th August) selling daffodil products and Raffle Tickets for Daffodil Day. Please pop by and show your support. They are also holding a Cent Night tonight at the Queenstown RSL. 

Today on the Breakie show Skirvo was talking to Spokesman from Gumtree David Low about a new children’s book that helps aussie parents invest in their children’s future. This book is a collaboration between Gumtree and Jimmy Rees entitled Ollie and the Spectral Spectacles,  The children’s book helps parents teach their children about how to be financially savvy and sustainably minded. 

The State Manager of Roberts Real Estate, Khan Dick was on the phone this morning to talk with Skirvo about the booming Real Estate in Tasmania, including right here on the West Coast.

Today on XS Sport, Skirvo caught up with the Coach of the Queenstown Crows Football Club Toby Lutwyche, ahead of the 2021 Finals Series in the Darwin Football Association kicking off this Saturday in Wivenhoe. Go Crows!!

Today on the Breakie Show, Skirvo was joined by John Kirwan, the CEO of the Royal Flying Doctors Tasmania, which is contracted by Ambulance Tasmania. They are launching a new TV series called RFDS in Queenstown at the Paragon Theatre on Wednesday 11th August. Listen out for all the details right here.

The Pfizer Vaccination Clinics have commenced at Ochre Medical Centres here on the West Coast and Skirvo caught up with Molly Rumbold from Ochre Medical Centres to speak about the clinics, how it is going, and how you book an appointment. It's smooth sailing also with their astrazeneca clinics with no one reporting any abnormal symptoms after receiving their doses. Please get vaccinated and kee...