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FAB FM Radio Port Douglas MossmanWill That Letter From Mayor Michel Kerr To The Previous Owners Of The Daintree Ferry Allow Transparency For The Good Folk Of The Douglas Shire - We Say It Should - The Ball Is Now In Their CourtDouglas Shire Mayor Michael Kerr has sent an open letter to the former contractors of the Daintree River ferry, The Norris Family, requesting that the redacted matters in the Daintree River Ferry Probity Report be released and that they provide full disclosure of recent negotiations with Council. Mayor Kerr says the negotiations have now concluded and he believes that it is in the public interest for these figures to now be revealed to the ratepayers of The Douglas Shire for proper and 'fair dinkum' transparency. FAB FM agrees and we also call on the Norris Family to give the g...
2021-12-0703 min
FAB FM Radio Port Douglas MossmanSUPERSTAR BRAD PAISLEY HEADED TO THE FAR NORTH - FAB FM‘s Paul Makin Chats to Savannah In The Round Festival Director James Dein About The Colossal Country CoupBrad Paisley is one of the biggest stars in country music and he's heading to Mareeba in 2022. Brad will headline Savannah In The Round September-October next year. It's a big coup for the Far North Festival and it took some wrangling. FAB FM's Paul Makin spoke to SITR Director James Dein about the great news for regional Queensland www.savannahintheround.com.au
2021-12-0604 min
FAB FM Radio Port Douglas MossmanFAB FM Tech Guy Richard Pascoe Chats With Paul Makin And Paul Makin (Yes There‘s Two Of Them) About All Things TechThis week FAB FM Tech Guy chats to the two Pauls about all things tech including 'Tech' Christmas Gifts, featuring a great alarm clock from Google. You might also have to give an I.O.U as a pressie, as one gift is in short supply. When it comes to Passwords we suck! but there is help. Telco legislation amendments now allow Telstra to fight scams. Tamagotchi is back and Richard is not happy about that AND he along with Paul Makin and Paul Makin reveal what is ******** them off this week. www.talktech.com.au
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2021-12-0517 min
FAB FM Radio Port Douglas MossmanFiery Douglas Shire Council Meeting Today Over Mandates And The Reynolds Park Splash Pool Could Be SunkIt was one of the most fiery meeting's this year as Councilors argued for an hour over what Council should be telling the QLD Government re their controversial Mandate Laws. As the meeting heated up, Mandate and Vaccination protesters outside set up by windows and pressed their views on so called job losses over the 'No Jab - No Job' policy of the State Government. And if Councillors weren't hot enough under the collar already, when the Splash Park proposal for Port Douglas came up, it went to another level. FAB FM's Paul Makin had a chat with Mayor...
2021-11-3017 min
FAB FM Radio Port Douglas MossmanQLD Government Mandate Is Like Hitler‘s Germany And Vaccine Is Poison Says Local Activist Rod DavisFormer Councillor Rod Davis and his group, Keep PD Free, have likened the actions of Hitler in Nazi Germany to the way the Palaszczuk State Government is handling the mandatory vaccination for employees in the Douglas Shire. Mr Davis insists it's already cost jobs locally and is going to get worse. He claims current vaccines are obsolete and downright dangerous. FAB FM's Paul Makin spoke to Mr Davis at today's protest at the Douglas Shire Council's offices in Mossman. This 'One On One' interview is UNEDITED
2021-11-3014 min
Tech TalkBack with Richard PascoeFABFM - 28th Nov 2021Richard talks tech with Paul Makin and his studio guest Bruce on FABFM
2021-11-3018 min
FAB FM Radio Port Douglas MossmanHandel‘s Messiah Is On The Way - Local Songbird Alteouise DeVaughn On Why It‘s A Christmas MustHandel's Messiah has long been linked with Christmas celebrations throughout the world and in many countries. The Cairns 2021 performance of Handel's Messiah will bring together a massed choir of singers from across the region. This will be a memorable Christmas event not to be missed. FAB FM's Paul Makin chats to Port Local Alteouise DeVaughn about this exciting production at Cairns Performing Arts Centre this Sunday the 5th of December. The ticket prices are amazing with nothing over $29. https://www.cairns.qld.gov.au/CPAC/ticketlinkEvents/classical-music/handels-messiah-a-christmas-celebration www.ticketlink.com.au
2021-11-2908 min
FAB FM Radio Port Douglas MossmanFAB FM Tech Guy Richard Pascoe Chats To Paul And Bruce About CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEAS - A COVID TIP - MICROSOFT NEWS - CRAP TECH ITEM OF THE WEEK And What ***** The Boys OffFAB FM Tech Guy Richard Pascoe chats to Paul and Bruce about Christmas Gift Ideas, a COVID tip, tech news in general, The 'Crap Tech Item' of the week get's the brush AND the boys discuss what ***** them off. www.talktech.com.au
2021-11-2718 min
FAB FM Radio Port Douglas MossmanCountry Superstars Tania Kernaghan & Gina Jeffreys Chat To FAB FM‘s Paul Makin About Their Brand New Single, A New Album They‘re Working On And ‘BREAKING NEWS‘ About A Trip Up Our Way Next YearThey are two of the biggest stars of Aussie country music and they've teamed up for new music and a big national tour. FAB FM's Paul Makin chats to the gals about their new single that chronicles a friendship that's lasted for 30 years, a new album in production and 'Breaking News' about their trip to our region next year. Gina Jeffreys and Tania Kernaghan are also giving back to the industry by paying it forward and mentoring new artists. ginajeffreys.com.au/ taniakernaghan.com/
2021-11-1911 minTech TalkBack with Richard PascoeFABFM - Paul Makin - 15th Nov 2021Richard talks tech with Paul Makin on FABFM plus the most controversial segment - What S.... us off
2021-11-1517 min
FAB FM Radio Port Douglas MossmanWatch Out Who Gives You Tech Support - A Scam Buster Minister If Labor Wins - The New MACBOOK PRO Road Test - Paul Loves The Tech Item AND What ****s The Boys OffFAB FM Tech Guy Richard Pascoe chats to Paul about the tech support you DON'T need, A Labor Government would have a 'Scam Buster' Minister if elected, Richard road tests the new MACBOOK PRO, Paul wants to buy the 'Crap Tech Item' of the week AND what ****s the boys off.
2021-11-1517 minTech TalkBack with Richard PascoeFABFM - Paul Makin - 6th Nov 2021Richard talks tech news with Paul Makin from FABFM plus their segment What S.... us off
2021-11-0723 min
FAB FM Radio Port Douglas MossmanThe Covid Safe App Is Dead Costing Tens Of Millions - The iPod is 20 years Old And Also Dead - Privacy According To The Feds And What ***** The Boys Off PLUS MoreFAB FM Tech Guy Richard Pascoe chats to Paul about all things tech including the Fed's plans on privacy online, the Covid Safe App is officially dead but not before tens of millions of dollars was spent and Richard tells us just how much. The iPod is 20 years old and well and truly superceded. And Paul and Richard with what ***** them off PLUS more. www.talktech.com.au
2021-11-0623 min
FAB FM Radio Port Douglas MossmanDON‘T MISS LISTENING TO THIS - Port Douglas Local Reub Hayes Has 45 Years In Banking And Research Analysis - NOW His Report Card On How Covid Has Been Handled In Australia And It Might Surprise YouPort Douglas local Reub Hayes has had 45 years in investment banking, initially specialising in Research Analysis. He was ranked in a survey undertaken by an Australian Financial Review article in the 1980's as one of Australia's exceptional research analysts. SO his report card on how the Covid Pandemic has been handled by Governments, Social Media and the Press is very enlightning. This is not a political point of view, it's an honest look at what has gone right and what has gone wrong.
2021-10-2916 min
FAB FM Radio Port Douglas MossmanWhirly Birds Gets Green Light To Take Off - Level 1 Water Restrictions Come In - New Shops For Macrossan Street - Housing Shortage Still A Hot Topic PLUS More With Mayor Michael KerrLEVEL 1 WATER RESTRICTIONS COME IN TOMORROW WED 20TH OCTOBER, The green light given for helicopters to take off from a special helipad near Yule Point, a housing shortage but Council can't give the thumbs up for vacant rural land to be sub divided all due to outdated State laws. Warners Bridge to be re-built for $938,277.00 and new and safe accommodation for victims of domestic violence is a step closer to reality, PLUS more as FAB FM's Paul Makin catches up with Douglas Shire Mayor Michael Kerr after todays very long Council meeting. https://douglas.qld.gov.au/
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2021-10-1912 min
FAB FM Radio Port Douglas MossmanPAUL MAKIN EDITORIAL On The Independent Probity Audit Examining The Daintree River Ferry Service Contract And It‘s Handling By CouncilFAB FM's Paul Makin has been following the independent probity audit examining the three-year process for the 'Daintree River Ferry Service Contract'. It has now been released to the public with some redacting. But Tuesdays special meeting of Council saw two Councillors criticize the report. Paul now his say as he looks closely at this meeting and what the report means for us and Council itself. At least one person has had his reputation restored after a social media hammering and rightfully so. https://douglas.qld.gov.au/daintree-river-ferry-service-probity-audit-released-to-the-public/
2021-10-1408 min
FAB FM Radio Port Douglas MossmanMayor Michael Kerr Says The Probity Report Into The Purchase Of The Daintree River Ferry Will Be Made Public - FAB FM‘s Paul Makin Gets The Very Latest On Today‘s Meeting To Ratify The ProbeA searching probity report into the purchase of the Daintree River Ferry and it's contract negotiations has been ratified by Council. At a Special Meeting in Council Chambers in Mossman, Mayor Michael Kerr, Deputy Mayor Cr Lisa Scomazzon and Cr Peter McKeown voted to have it prepared for public scrutiny. Cr Abigail Noli and Cr Roy Zammataro voted NO. A bit of a head scratcher there because Cr Noli has questioned the lack of consultation and transparency on the matter in the past. Surely releasing the report to the public is about as transparent as you can get. https://do...
2021-10-1205 min
FAB FM Radio Port Douglas MossmanCountry Star Adam Harvey Opens Up To FAB FM‘s Paul Makin About Life, Music And The Loss Of His Dad - Now A New Album And That Song About Les And The Whitsundays
Country singer songwriter and damn good bloke Adam Harvey chat's to FAB FM's Paul Makin about his brand new album 'Songs From Highway One' and the beautiful and emotional song he wrote about his late father Les, who died of cancer. It took a lot to pen something as personal as this, but the result is a touching tribute to a man who loved the beautiful Whitsundays. Adam admits he couldn't do it on his own so he asked for help from Queensland's foremost balladeer and together they re-traced his Dad's footsteps and even went aboard the same boat L...
2021-10-0914 min
FAB FM Radio Port Douglas MossmanDarryn Lyons Opens His New Gallery At Sheraton Mirage Port Douglas - FAB FM‘s Paul Makin Was ThereWhen you enter the world of Darryn Lyons you delve into the lives of movie stars, music artists, royalty and other unique and quirky people. His latest Lyons Gallery roars into the Sheraton Mirage Port Douglas where his art pieces promise to soar in value and according to Darryn represent, in the long term, a better investment than bricks and mortar. The Geelong boy who rose from local newspaper paparazzi to international businessman has been up to his neck in the world of sex, drugs, rock and roll and million-dollar deals but lived to tell the tale. Now he’s...
2021-10-0103 min
FAB FM Radio Port Douglas MossmanMayor Michael Kerr & Deputy Mayor Lisa Scomazzon On Todays Decisions At The Monthly DSC MeetingThe Douglas 'Town Plan' and State planning laws is preventing the Shire from building more homes and a development falls through the cracks. A proposed resort development on Port Douglas Road once again gets the thumbs down after the developers application throws up 18 points of non-compliance. Port Douglas Markets stallholders score a windfall. Community support for an RV Park in Douglas Shire may be high but it's moving at snails pace through Council. 'Taste Port Douglas' receives funds from Council but where's the money coming from? PLUS MORE. FAB FM's Paul Makin had a chat with Mayor Michael Kerr...
2021-09-2829 min
FAB FM Radio Port Douglas MossmanCountry Singer Songwriter Jason Owen Chats To FAB FM‘s Paul Makin About His Music, Life And How He‘s Helping OthersJason Owen was raised in Albert, NSW, a town that once had a population of 12. Jason wanted to break out and was the runner-up to Samantha Jade on the fourth season of The X Factor Australia in 2012 and subsequently received a recording contract. He’s certainly made the most of that opportunity. During Covid Jason started an online chat show. After suffering from mental health challenges himself, he wanted to reach out and see how everyone was doing. This remarkable young man is also ‘Doin it for Rural Aussie Kids’ which is an all-inclusive charity helping the next generation in rur...
2021-09-2420 min
FAB FM Radio Port Douglas MossmanFAB FM Tech Guy Richard Pascoe Chats To Paul Makin About All Things Tech PLUS MoreFAB FM's Paul Makin chats to our Tech Guy Richard Pascoe about all things tech including the new iPhone and iPad Mini that Richard has just got hold of. Thumb condoms? What next? IOS 15 information. Live text what are the advantages. And what ***** the boys off? It's all in this weeks Podcast. www.talktech.com.au
2021-09-2419 min
FAB FM Radio Port Douglas MossmanIT‘S OPEN! Your Chance To Defy Death In A Safe Way - Today was The Opening Of The Swim With The Salties Experience At Wildlife Habitat Port Douglas - FAB FM was thereIT'S NOW OPEN! Dive into the aquatic territory of the mighty Estuarine Crocodile at Wildlife Habitat’s CrocArena. It's an opportunity to swim with these terrifying apex predators and live to tell the tale. CrocArena is home to the spine-tingling “Swim With The Salties” experience and today two pollies went below the surface to look one right in the eye and teeth. Before you get too worried there is a clear barrier between them and death. Local MP Warren Entsch and Federal Minister for Employment, Workforce, Skills, Small and Family Business Stuart Robert went for a swim with a Croc th...
2021-09-2106 min
FAB FM Radio Port Douglas MossmanURGENT MESSAGE FROM MOSSMAN HOSPITAL RE VACCINATION TODAY - FAB FM‘s Paul Makin Chats To Shaun CramURGENT URGENT URGENT! Vaccination today at Mossman Hospital till 1.30pm The Mossman Hospital's Shaun Cram chats to Paul Makin about the vaccination window that's open TODAY!. Photo: Newsport
2021-09-1802 min
FAB FM Radio Port Douglas MossmanFacebook Struggling To Get Over Racial Slur - The Latest On The New iPhone And Windows 11 - The New Apple Watch Might Just Save Your Life -The Tech Item Paul Is Buying PLUS What***** The Boys OffFacebook has had to apology over a racial slur but are blaming Artificial Intelligence. Restarting your iPhone at least twice a month is very smart says FAB FM's Tech Guy Richard Pascoe. Our own Paul Makin and Richard also chat about the new Apple Watch and how it's features could save your life. More news about Windows 11 and the new iPhone. The 'Crap Tech Item Of The Week' has Richard slamming it and Paul wanting to buy it. An the boys discuss what ***** them off www.talktech.com.au
2021-09-1018 min
FAB FM Radio Port Douglas MossmanFAB FM Tech Guy Richard Pascoe Chats To Paul About Google‘s HUGE Payment To Apple - Instagram Will Know YOUR Birthday - The Useless Wooden Box - Local Bruce C Joins In On Computer Jitters And MoreGoogle gives Apple an eye watering amount of money to continue to be the default search engine on Apple's device's. Instagram will soon know YOUR birthday and don't try to lie about it. Reading the fine print on software? It's advised that you do. The 'Crap Tech Item Of The Week' is useless. That's what it's called 'The Wooden Useless Box' and it's so stupid it probably will sell. And Cooya Beach local Bruce Clarke joins FAB FM Tech Guy Richard Pascoe and Paul Makin as they discuss what '***** Them Off!' www.talktech.com.au
2021-09-0520 min
FAB FM Radio Port Douglas MossmanCairns Local Karen Matheson Gives Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk A Serve Over Banning Queenslanders From Their Own State - She Chats To FAB FM‘s Paul MakinFar North Queenslander Karen Matheson says the Premier needs to find some compassion when it comes to locking down her border. Karen and hubby Harry are currently stuck in Victoria and despite numerous attempts to safely get back into Queensland, they have been been given the thumbs down each time. The Premier now seems to be back peddling because it's 'A BAD LOOK' for her and her Government so Karen thinks there is a glimmer of hope. This one angry lady chats with FAB FM's Paul Makin.
2021-09-0506 min
FAB FM Radio Port Douglas MossmanMezzo-Soprano And Theatre Shining Light Altouise DeVaugn And Internationally Acclaimed Tenor Adrian Strooper Chat To FAB FM‘s Paul Makin About ‘A Night At The Opera‘ And Their Own Amazing CareersFAB FM 's Paul Makin chats with Altouise DeVaughn about the upcoming 'A Night At The Opera' at our wonderful Clink Theatre. They are joined by internationally acclaimed Australian tenor Adrian Strooper who now lives in Cairns. Adrian has travelled the world enjoying success in Europe including Berlin, Paris and New York. Both Altouise and Adrian are now giving back to local performers, including the young who wish to emulate their success. 'A Night At The Opera' is on the 25th September at 7.30pm. Book at https://www.clinktheatre.com.au/buy-tickets
2021-09-0524 min
FAB FM Radio Port Douglas MossmanDOG DAY MORNING As Councilors Get Behind Pooch Registrations - Black Spot Towers In The DSC‘s Cross Hairs - Rates Grace Period Extended And Three Of Our Biggest Attractions Here To Stay PLUS MOREDouglas Shire Councilors get behind dog registrations but you'll have to play 'Tag' soon. Black spot towers in the DSC's cross hairs in Cow Bay, Daintree Village and Shannonvale. Finding it hard to pay your rates in this era of COVID? That's ok the DSC are giving you longer to pay. Plus lot's more in a very traditional and quiet meeting today. FAB FM's Paul Makin chats to Mayor Michael Kerr about the topics on the agenda. https://douglas.qld.gov.au/
2021-08-3116 min
FAB FM Radio Port Douglas MossmanAmber Joy Poulton Tells Gazza The Story Behind Her Latest Single 'Ruby's Reply'Australian Singer / Songwriter Amber Joy Poulton chats to Gazza about her album 'Pretty Pennies' and the release of the single 'Ruby's Reply'. Finally, Ruby from the famous Kenny Rogers song ' Ruby Don't Take Your Love To Town' gets to have her say!! It's a song that Amber Joy has been thinking about for ten years.
Amber Joy can be followed at http://www.amberjoypoulton.com.au
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2021-08-2914 min
FAB FM Radio Port Douglas MossmanIt's True The Douglas Shire Council CEO Mark Stoermer Has Quit - FAB FM's Paul Makin Looks At The Matter And Gets Reaction From Mayor Michael KerrWell after 10 days of waiting it's finally been confirmed The Douglas Shire Council CEO Mark Stoermer has quit. FAB FM's Paul Makin takes a look at todays media release from the DSC and checks in with Mayor Michael Kerr, who worked closely with the former CEO and was a staunch ally. https://douglas.qld.gov.au/a-new-opportunity-for-douglas-shire/
2021-08-2505 min
FAB FM Radio Port Douglas MossmanChemical Spill Main Road Port Douglas -Sgt Damian Meadows Says Road Should Be Open SoonChemical Spill Main Road Port Douglas after two car crash -Sgt Damian Meadows says road should be open soon, he chats with FAB FM's Paul Makin
2021-08-2501 min
FAB FM Radio Port Douglas MossmanWARNING From FAB FM Tech Guy Richard Pascoe On A Bizarre Text Scam - Samsung's New Foldable Phone - Oops! Emailing Wrong People - An Alarm Clock That Runs Away From You & What ***** The Boys OffFAB FM Tech Guy Richard Pascoe chats to Paul Makin about a new and bizarre text scam involving Malware which spreads via SMS and can infect Android phones. Richard names the culprit. Samsung's new foldable phones featuring 5 cameras. Anyone who’s sent a private and important email to multiple recipients knows it can be complicated BUT when it goes to the wrong person it can be disastrous. The 'Crap Tech Item Of The Week' is an alarm clock that wakes you up and then runs away from you challenging you to catch it. The boys with what ***** them off! ww...
2021-08-2218 min
FAB FM Radio Port Douglas MossmanMy Health Record Comes To The Aid Of Essential Workers And Those Having Prescriptions Filled - FAB FM's Paul Makin Gets The Good Oil From Dr Steve HambletonFAB FM's Paul Makin talks to Dr Steve Hambleton about COVID-19 tests and the LATEST with 'My Health Record'. Essential workers can now get pathology results with 759,000 report views by consumers in one month alone. Electronic prescriptions can now be accessed, with the majority of Australians being able to choose an electronic prescription as an alternative to paper. Dr Steve is a General Practitioner in Brisbane, a former State and Federal President of the Australian Medical Association and serves the Digital Health Agency as the Chief Clinical Advisor to the Senior Executive Committee and CEO. www.myhealthrecord.gov.au/
2021-08-1708 min
FAB FM Radio Port Douglas MossmanDouglas Shire Council CEO Drama -Paul Makin Was Waiting Outside A Special Council Meeting To Discuss CEO Mark Stoermer's Contract - Has He Resigned? FAB FM's Paul Makin Shares His ThoughtsHas the CEO of the Douglas Shire Council Mark Stoermer resigned? FAB FM's Paul Makin thinks he has. What will these mean for the DSC? We don't know because the special meeting called to discuss the CEO's contract was closed to the public and media. However the Mayor Michael Kerr says the information will be soon forthcoming in the interests of transparency. Welcome to Douglas Shire
2021-08-1602 min
FAB FM Radio Port Douglas MossmanCHILD PORN & Apple is combating it - The New iPhone Soon - Don't Take Any Tech Info From Tik Tok - The Crap Tech Item - What ***** The Boys Off And A Mystery Caller Interrupts Richard And PaulFAB FM Tech Guy Richard Pascoe has told our own Paul Makin that Apple is declaring war on child porn and he reveals the safety protections that they're implementing. Still isn't the time to buy your new iPhone BUT it's close. The last people you should be taking tech advice from is Tik Tok and Richard tells us why. The 'Crap Tech Item Of The Week' will cost you $250 AND most of your friends. What ***** the boys off and the phone call that interrupts them midstream. www.talktech.com.au
2021-08-1522 min
FAB FM Radio Port Douglas MossmanCamille Trail And Gazza Discuss Her Debut Album 'River of Sins' And Her Brand New Single 'I Don't Like You'.Rising country star Camille Trail chats to Gazza about her new album and single and how Shane Nicholson happened to became her producer.
Camille can be followed at https://www.camilletrail.com
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2021-08-0812 min
FAB FM Radio Port Douglas MossmanAnti-Vaxxers At War With Apple Says FAB FM Tech Guy Richard Pascoe - Massive Profits Of Microsoft and Apple Revealed - Vaccination Passports Becoming A Reality - And The Blackberry Making A ReturnApple's war with 'Tinder' Anti-Vaxxers, Microsoft and Apple aren't going broke anytime soon, FAB FM's Tech Guy Richard Pascoe reveals the massive profits these companies make. Vaccination passports seem to be the way of the future, how you can record your jabs. The rumours are true the 'Blackberry' phone is making a comeback but who cares? AND Paul and Richard tell us what ***** them off. www.talktech.com.au
2021-08-0715 min
FAB FM Radio Port Douglas MossmanTHE PODCAST THAT MAY CHANGE YOUR LIFE - One Of The Worlds Most Successful Life Coaches Remi Pearson Chats To Paul Makin About Things That Matter In Life & How To Be The Best YouAward-winning entrepreneur and speaker Remi (Sharon) Pearson is one of the world’s most successful life coaches and the driving force behind global school The Coaching Institute. She is also a best selling author and inspires people with self-doubt and those of influence, to be the best they can be. She built TCI on her guiding values of wisdom, love, irreverence, determination and growth. Remi, who's holidaying in Port Douglas with her hubby JP, joins FAB FM's Paul Makin in the studio for a chin wag and the two found out they are similar and different at the same ti...
2021-08-0323 min
FAB FM Radio Port Douglas MossmanAmazon Prime Membership Is Like A Goody Bag - Installing Windows 11 Now Is Downright Dangerous - The Ultimate In Crap Phones - And The Boys Discuss What *****Them Off! Plus MoreFAB FM Tech Guy Richard Pascoe tells Paul Makin that Amazon Prime membership is like a goody bag for subscribers, DONT install Windows 11 yet or you could find yourself in big trouble. A phone being advertised gets as hot as the sun when you use it AND the boys discuss what ***** them off! PLUS MORE. www.talktech.com.au
2021-07-3118 min
FAB FM Radio Port Douglas MossmanCLAYTON GREENIES GET OUT OF THE WAY IT'S ALMOST HERE - MP Warren Entsch Chats To Paul Makin About The Latest On The Daintree Micro GridThe angry ants of the Shire will continue telling lies about the 'Clean Green' Micro Grid going into the Daintree SO don't be fooled .The truth is this will not be destroying the Daintree but instead bringing it's residents into the 21st Century and giving them what we all take for granted. ELECTRICITY! and high speed internet. FAB FM's Paul Makin is joined in our Port Douglas studio's by Federal Member for Leichhardt Warren Entsch who gives Paul the latest on this world first technology going in across the river. https://www.warrenentsch.com.au/
2021-07-2805 min
FAB FM Radio Port Douglas MossmanCr Abigail Noli Stuns Council Meeting With Comments On A New Idea To Involve The Shire's Citizens More - FAB FM's Paul Makin Has His Say & Chats To Mayor & Councillors About Todays Meeting & IssuesWhen Mayor Michael Kerr brought forward an idea to make Council even more transparent & give Douglas Shire ratepayers a voice on issues that involve them, he and other councillors were stunned by a statement by Cr Abigail Noli. Voices were raised but good sense prevailed with the idea being given total support by the Deputy Mayor Cr Lisa Scomazzon, Cr Peter McKeown, the Mayor and finally Cr Noli. Cr Roy Zammataro doesn't want a bar of it. FAB FM's Paul Makin has his say about Cr Noli's wordfest. Paul also chats with the councillors & looks at other matters on...
2021-07-2714 min
FAB FM Radio Port Douglas MossmanFAB FM's Paul Makin Reviews This Years 'Cram It On Broadway' At The Port Douglas Clink TheatreLast year it was a virtual 'Cram It On Broadway', but this year the performers once again returned to the Clink Theatre stage. Shaun Cram with his special guests took us on a musical journey of the best of Broadway. Ticket revenue went towards the Clink Theatre Building Fund and the Jack Heywood Memorial Fund. FAB FM's Paul Makin was at yesterdays matinee performance and gives his thoughts on what was dished up. A feast it seems, as everyone in the show was wonderful. Paul discusses some of the standout performances including a young lady he predicts will be...
2021-07-2504 min
FAB FM Radio Port Douglas MossmanWatch Out Buying A 2nd Hand Smartphone - Why Do Apple Products Start With i - Android Tablets Not Popular - Not A Fan Of Crap Tech Item - And What ***** The Boys OffFAB FM Tech Guy Richard Pascoe chats to Paul about buying a 2nd hand Smartphone. While locally Smartphone & Tablet Solutions at Mossman can be trusted, some sellers can't. Why do Apple products start with the letter i? Richard NOT a fan of Android tablets. The 'Crap Tech Item Of The Week' hasn't many fans, what ***** the boys off and newspaper headlines that will give you a laugh www.talktech.com.au https://smartphone-and-tablet-solutions-phone-repair-service.business.site/
2021-07-2421 min
FAB FM Radio Port Douglas MossmanLorinda May Merrypor Chats To Paul Makin About Her Giving Back To The Arts In Douglas, While Her Own Amazing Career Unfolds - Singer - Actor - Life Coach And This Is Only The Start Of Her JourneyProud Kuungkari woman Lorinda May Merrypor has just finished the ‘Some Kind of Wonderful’ concerts in Mossman to help local kids fulfil their dreams in the arts. Lorinda herself is a polished actor, singer and life coach. She starred as Julie in the national tour of THE SAPPHIRES. She recently finished touring with Michael Cassel Group’s Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. This lovely young 'Giving Back' Queenslander is now eyeing off movies. She sat down for a chat with FAB FM's Paul Makin and explained what she was doing locally and how all kids can benefit by listening to this...
2021-07-2213 min
FAB FM Radio Port Douglas MossmanJason Petric From Canadian Country Music Band Petric Chats To Gazza About Their New Single White LyinJason and his brother Tom make up two thirds of Petric, a popular country band from Canada, renowned for making great country music and videos. Their latest offering 'White Lyin' is just hitting the Australian airwaves. Petric can be followed at https://www.petricmusic.com
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2021-07-2009 min
FAB FM Radio Port Douglas MossmanYour Kids Are Being Spied On Says FAB FM Tech Guy Richard Pascoe - Think You Know What Wi-Fi Means? You Are Probably Wrong - Slow Internet Tips - Crap Tech Item AND The Boys What ***** Me Off SegmentYour kids are being spied on through apps says FAB FM Tech Guy Richard Pascoe. Slow internet connection? Richard has some tips to help. What does Wi-Fi mean? Think you know? You'd probably be wrong. The 'Crap Tech Item Of The Week' is very transparent. PLUS Richard and Paul Makin with their 'What ***** Me Off' segment. www.talktech.com.au
2021-07-1816 min
FAB FM Radio Port Douglas MossmanLies Being Told About Health Of The GBR - MP Warren Entsch Making Waves Out Of Port Douglas With A Delegation Of Ambassadors From ACT - Let The Truth Be Heard About Our Natural WonderSpecial Envoy for the Great Barrier Reef MP Warren Entsch has just left Port on route to the Great Barrier Reef by boat to host a host a delegation of ambassadors and ambassadorial representatives. They will learn the truth about the GBR and how well it's doing. Some groups including UNESCO are peddling scurrilous misleading information about the health of the reef, saying among other things that the natural wonder is dead. Nothing could be further from the truth. What a slap in the face for the tireless workers & scientists who are looking after the reef and doing a...
2021-07-1506 min
FAB FM Radio Port Douglas MossmanFAB FM Tech Guy Richard Pascoe & Paul Clash Over Free Speech - Facebook Want To Destroy Instagram - Watch Out When You Do IOS Updates - Crap Tech Item And Much MoreUsually our FAB FM Tech Guy Richard Pascoe & Paul Makin are on the same page BUT not this week when it comes to Free Speech. Look out! Facebook want to destroy Instagram. Watch out when you are installing ios15. The blue screen of death and your own death predicted. Plus the 'Crap Tech Item Of The Week' and the boys talk about what ***** them off. www.talktech.com.au
2021-07-1121 min
FAB FM Radio Port Douglas MossmanBryce Sainty Has Recently Released His New Single 'Just Chillin'. He Chats To Gazza About This New Work And Return To His Country RootsRising Australian country music star Bryce Sainty chats to Gazza about his new single 'Just Chillin' and his desire to keep it Country. They discuss his upcoming EP and the incredible number of online streams that Bryce has accrued in recent years. Bryce can be followed at https://www.brycesainty.com/
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2021-07-1010 min
FAB FM Radio Port Douglas MossmanFAB FM Tech Guy Richard Pascoe With A Warning That Might Save Your Childs Life - What Size TV To Buy - Some Phone Calls You Shouldn't Answer - The Crap Tech Item AND What ***** The Boys OffRichard and FAB FM's Paul Makin take a look at the ACCC warning to parents about a pitfall with Apple Air Tags, three children have died already from swallowing this hidden danger. The phone calls you SHOULDN'T answer. What size TV should you buy? Richard has the solution. This weeks 'Crap Tech Item' promises to stop something we all get BUT is it the last straw AND the boys with 'What ***** Them Off. www.talktech.com.au
2021-07-0319 min
FAB FM Radio Port Douglas MossmanCr Roy Zammataro Forced To Apologise For His Conduct At The DSC Meeting Today After A Fierce Debate Over A Motion He Put Up, The Mayor & Other Councillors Describing It As A Political StuntCr Roy Zammataro was forced to apologise over his behaviour at todays meeting of the Douglas Shire Council. It was anything but an ordinary meeting as the Mayor and other Councillors accused Cr Zammataro of presenting a floored motion that had no chance of getting up. Cr Zammataro and Cr Noli even tried to change the wording mid stream in an effort to get it across the line but it was defeated. Paul Makin caught up with the Mayor Michael Kerr, the Deputy Mayor Lisa Scomazzon and Cr Peter McKeown to discuss the almost farcical idea. Also on the...
2021-06-2921 min
FAB FM Radio Port Douglas MossmanONE MILLION BIG ONES GOES TO MOSSMAN MANUFACTURER - CocoNutz Is An Agricultural Company That Produces A Range Of Condiments Using Sugar CaneThe Federal Government is providing Mossman-based manufacturer CocoNutZ Australia with a grant of $1 million to increase its competitiveness and productivity while also helping support local jobs. CocoNutZ Australia is an agricultural bio-manufacturing platform diversifying Far North Queensland agriculture through producing a range of condiments using local sugar cane including an alternative for soy sauce called Kecap Manis. FAB FM's Paul Makin chats to local MP Warren Entsch about the BIG incentive from the Feds. https://www.warrenentsch.com.au/1-million-government-grant-to-help-mossman-manufacturer-modernise/
2021-06-2806 min
FAB FM Radio Port Douglas MossmanA MONUMENTAL STUFF UP SAYS WARREN ENTSCH - A Kick In The Guts For Our Region As Renal Transplant Unit Goes To Townsville.‘A KICK IN THE GUTS' A leaked report says Cairns should have kidney unit yet it goes to Townsville. Documents the State Government doesn't want YOU to see has revealed the shocking statistics which prove Cairns should have been chosen as the site for a second renal transplant unit instead of Townsville. Leichhardt MP Warren Entsch is disgusted as is most medico's in our region.
2021-06-2801 min
FAB FM Radio Port Douglas MossmanWindows 11 A Reality - Android Issues - Shazam Hits A Milestone - Telstra Hits Back Hard On Scam Calls - A Helmet That Can Read Your Mind?, Fact Or Fiction - The Boys Vent On Roads & A Vaccine ClinicFAB FM Tech Guy Richard Pascoe chats to Paul about Windows 11 becoming a reality and the big question, is it FREE?. Shazam launched as a text message service in 2002, but has now reached a milestone & what was the first song 'Shazamed? Telstra hits back hard on phone scams, a helmet that reads your mind, is it fact or fiction? and the boys vent on what ***** them off. www.talktech.com.au
2021-06-2719 min
FAB FM Radio Port Douglas MossmanTom Wolfe From The Wolfe Brothers Joins Gazza For A Chat About The Bands New Single Startin' SomethingTom Wolfe from The Wolfe Brothers joins Gazza for a chat about the bands new single Startin' Something. They also discuss their new album due for release next month. https://www.thewolfebrothers.com/
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2021-06-2712 min
FAB FM Radio Port Douglas MossmanCRAIG McLACHLAN Chats To FAB FM's Paul Makin About His Return To The Stage As Hank Williams And How He Was 'Discovered' By Paul So Many Years AgoHis big return to the stage as Hank Williams was not what we expected, however Craig McLachlan fit's this character like a glove when it comes to his musical background. Hank Williams was a country superstar when he died on Jan 1st 1953. His death shocked the US and fans around the world. A talent lost. How fitting is it to see one of Australia's top entertainers fill his shoes on stage for ''Nobody Lonesome For Me'. FAB FM's Paul Makin also reminds listeners he discovered Craig back in 1980. Good luck Craig! We can't wait for you to return to w...
2021-06-2516 min
FAB FM Radio Port Douglas MossmanRobots That Forge Your Writing And Signature - Getting Rid Of People You Don't Want In Your Pics - Windows 11 What's It Like? - Crap Tech Item of the week AND What 'P***** The Boys Off'FAB FM's Paul Makin this week chats with our Tech Guy Richard Pascoe about robots that can forge your signature and style of writing. Got pictures that pop up featuring people you know longer want in them? Ex's maybe? Now you can get rid of them. Richard gives his thoughts on brand new Windows 11. 'The Crap Tech Item Of The Week' AND the boys vent with what 'P***** Them Off'. www.talktech.com.au
2021-06-2012 min
FAB FM Radio Port Douglas MossmanDr Andrew Rochford On The Jab And How The Governments My Health Record Can Help - AstraZeneca Versus Pfizer And Pharmacists Giving The 'Jab', A Help Or Hindrance?The changes to the Immunisation view in My Health Record (MHR) include a new area that supports the Australian Government’s COVID-19 vaccination program. FAB FM's Paul Makin chats to Dr Andrew Rochford about that AND his thoughts on AstraZeneca versus Pfizer and Pharmacists giving the 'Jab'. https://www.digitalhealth.gov.au/
2021-06-1711 min
FAB FM Radio Port Douglas MossmanFAB FM Tech Guy Richard Pascoe On A New Version Of Windows? Apple Announcements, Seamless 2021 Census? A Big Mac Robot & What ***** Me OffFAB FM Tech Guy Richard Pascoe chats to Paul Makin about a possible new version of Windows, Apple Announcements, a seamless 2021 Census? Can it be done? A Robot to take your order of burger and fries at Maccas and the boys brand new segment What ***** Me Off! www.talktech.com.au
2021-06-1217 min
FAB FM Radio Port Douglas MossmanHE DID IT! Brisbane's Luke Willian Wins Elite Men's Section Of Port Douglas Triathlon To Move Closer To Being Selected For The Olympics And FAB FM's Paul Makin Is Taking Some Of The Credit For The WinQueenslander Luke Willian has moved a step closer to being selected for the Tokyo Olympics by winning the Elite Men's Section of the Port Douglas Triathlon today. The meat eating 5 Weet-Bix a day athlete was spectacular as he swam, rode and ran his way to victory. BUT could he have done it without the advice of FAB FM's Paul Makin? Our breakfast announcer claims a late minute piece of training advice to Luke yesterday made the difference between victory and defeat. Paul chats to Luke, Lukas Matys from Triathlon Australia and Mayor Michael Kerr about this wonderful Port Douglas...
2021-06-1206 min
FAB FM Radio Port Douglas MossmanThe Vegan & The Meat Eater In Port To Qualify For The Olympics - FAB FM's Paul Makin Chats To Triathlon Australia Athlete Luke Willian About His Goals For GoldHe's trains on 'Meat' and is a Weet-Bix kid. Triathlon Australia athlete Luke Willian chats to FAB FM's Paul Makin about his chances here in Port to qualify for the Olympics. Paul also gave him a tip on how to succeed and go on to Japan in search of GOLD! Luke is 33 in the World Triathlon Individual Olympic Qualifying Ranking, so fingers crossed for the weekend. Check out the podcast below with Triathlon Australia athlete Charlotte McShane who's 'Vegan' diet sustains her for tough competition.
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2021-06-1105 min
FAB FM Radio Port Douglas MossmanThe Vegan & The Meat Eater In Port To Qualify For The Olympics - FAB FM's Paul Makin Chats To Triathlon Australia Athlete Charlotte McShane And Finds Out It's All In The DNATriathlon Australia athlete Charlotte McShane trains on a 'Vegan' diet and is set to represent Australia in the upcoming Olympics if she can qualify this weekend. Charlotte was born in Wick, Scotland .In November 2005 Charlotte immigrated to Australia with her family in search of a change of lifestyle and sunshine! and now lives in Wollongong, NSW. She is trained to the minute and now has a shot at the brass ring in search of gold. FAB FM's Paul Makin found out that Charlotte has triathlons in her blood. Charlotte is 78 in the World Triathlon Individual Olympic Qualifying Ranking and...
2021-06-1106 min
FAB FM Radio Port Douglas MossmanRodgers & Hammerstein's 'South Pacific' At The Clink Theatre - FAB FM's Paul Makin Previews Last Nights ShowThe Douglas Theatre & Arts Group are currently staging the Rodgers & Hammerstein production of South Pacific. The plot centers on an American nurse stationed on a South Pacific island during World War II, who falls in love with an older expatriate French plantation owner. A second romance, between a U.S. Marine Lieutenant and a young Tonkinese woman. a hugely talented local cast bring South Pacific alive in 2021. FAB FM's Paul Makin went along to check out the show last night and gives his thoughts. www.clinktheatre.com.au
2021-06-0606 min
FAB FM Radio Port Douglas MossmanFAB FM Tech Guy Richard Pascoe Says Hold Up On Buying An Apple Product - New Tracking Technology For Nuisance Callers - Facebook Getting Tough With Mis-Information - Crap Glasses PLUS 'The Tangent'Fab FM Tech Guy Richard Pascoe chats to Paul Makin about NOT buying an Apple product just yet. Nuisance callers to 000 Watch Out! You are now being tracked to your exact location, Facebook are fed up with mis-information on their pages & are doing something about it, the 'Crap Tech Item' this week are glasses not be seen dead in AND the boys go off on their usual 'Tangent' looking at things that are no longer with us like Stanley from Golden Fleece and a fruit juice full of sugar. www.talktech.com.au
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2021-06-0518 min
FAB FM Radio Port Douglas MossmanIt Took Courage To Take On The World Of Men's Tennis in 1970 - FAB FM's Paul Makin Chats To One Of The Original 9 Judy Dalton About Their Fight For Equality In Tennis AND The Award They're Being GivenBefore the famous World Series Cricket rebellion, Judy Tegart Dalton along with 8 other women tennis players started The Original Nine in 1970. Playing in the Virginia Slims Circuit the players rebelled against Men's tennis here and overseas, due to the wide inequality between the amount of prize money paid to male tennis players and to female players. Now 51 years later the courageous women are being inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame on Newport Rhode Island. Judy and Kerry Melville are the only two Australians, the rest are American gals. FAB FM's Paul Makin chats to Judy who's a...
2021-06-0225 min
FAB FM Radio Port Douglas MossmanApple's NEW iPad Pro & Apple TV 4K Streaming Box Road Tested By FAB FM's Richard Pascoe, Google Announcements, Internet Explorer Is Dead, A Game That's Crap AND Paul & Richards TangentApple's NEW iPad Pro & Apple TV 4K Streaming Box road tested by FAB FM's Tech Guy. Google announcements, Internet Explorer Is Dead, A Game That's Crap AND Paul & Richards 'Tangent' where the boys look at things that were part of our lives BUT no more. This week it's food and balls. www.talktech.com.au
2021-05-3014 min
FAB FM Radio Port Douglas MossmanTHE BIG SNEEZE - Jeep Versus Pole at Craiglie This Afternoon. Paul Makin Was On The Scene And Spoke With The Drivers HusbandIt all happened on the corner of Mitre & Nautilus Streets at Craiglie this afternoon. A local lady lost control of her vehicle and slammed into a pole bringing it and live wires down onto the road. Her hubby told FAB FM's Paul Makin that she hit the accelerator not the brake straight after she did something we've all done. SNEEZE!
2021-05-2702 min
FAB FM Radio Port Douglas MossmanDEPUTY MAYOR LISA SCOMAZZON DEMANDS INVESTIGATION INTO FERRY CONTRACT With The Mayor Backing Her 100%, Is The Controversial Hotel Development In Port Dead In The 'Water'' ? PLUS Lots MoreDeputy Mayor Councillor Lisa Scomazzon has demanded an investigation into the Daintree Ferry contract negotiations. Council were left with no choice but to pay Sirron Enterprises $4.5 million dollars of ratepayers money to secure the service from July 1st. Mayor Michael Kerr seconded her motion at todays Council Meeting and welcomes the independent enquiry. FAB FM's Paul Makin chats to the Mayor and Deputy Mayor about this dramatic move. Is the controversial development proposed on Murphy Street, Port Douglas near 4 Mile Beach, dead in the 'Water' ? literally! PLUS lots more. https://douglas.qld.gov.au/
2021-05-2516 min
FAB FM Radio Port Douglas MossmanJohnny Ashcroft Tribute - The Legendary Aussie Singer And His Legendary Aussie Song Of 1960 Based On A Real Life StoryTrailblazer Aussie country singer Johnny Ashcroft passed away on the 19th of May aged 94, but he leaves behind a body of work that reflects Australian life in the 40's 50's 60's and 70's, including a song that became part of the national psyche. 51 years ago a little boy was lost in the New England Ranges of NSW and a nation was on tender hooks waiting to see if he would be found. Johnny Ashcroft's song about Steven Walls became the biggest hit of 1960. FAB FM's Paul Makin looks back at Johnny's life and honours the man who recorded THAT...
2021-05-2409 min
FAB FM Radio Port Douglas MossmanPAUL MAKIN EDITORIAL - Daintree Ferry Price Revealed By Douglas Shire Council And As Predicted It Was HUGE!FAB FM's Paul Makin with his Editorial on the purchase of the Daintree River Ferry by Douglas Shire Council for that 'Motza' he spoke about previously. We also learn a non local company has been given the job of running it for Council. https://douglas.qld.gov.au/from-the-mayor-daintree-ferry-purchase-to-keep-tourists-coming/
2021-05-2102 min
FAB FM Radio Port Douglas MossmanOpposition To THAT Resort Ramps Up - FAB FM's Paul Makin Goes One On One With Bruno Bennett From The Protect Our Paradise Community Group About The Proposed 7 Story Resort Overlooking 4 Mile Beach.Bruno Bennett from the 'Protect Our Paradise' community group goes one on one with FAB FM's Paul Makin over that proposed development application for a resort to be built on land adjacent to Jalen Park, overlooking 4 Mile Beach. While this story still has a long way to play out, Bruno and his group have made some serious claims about the future of development in the Douglas Shire. Mayor Michael Kerr has challenged some of those statements within this podcast. https://www.protectourparadise.com.au/
2021-05-1926 minFAB FM Radio Port Douglas MossmanCOUNCIL NOW OWN A FERRY - The Amount Paid Is Going To Shock Ratepayers With Some Councillors Saying It's Exorbitant BUT With No Ferry Over The River July 1st, Was There Any Other Way Out?'Exorbitant', 'Inflated Price', just some of the descriptions given by Douglas Shire Councillors today about the price paid by Council for the Daintree Ferry. But did they really have a choice in voting for the purchase? With no ferry from the 1st of July hanging over their heads they were a 'Hiding To Nothing'. Now the Ratepayers of the Shire will foot the bill. FAB FM's Paul Makin was at the crucial meeting and speaks with 3 key players. https://douglas.qld.gov.au/council-to-purchase-daintree-ferry/
2021-05-1705 min
FAB FM Radio Port Douglas MossmanRICHARD PASCOE'S ALERT FOR PARENTS With The Shocking Tik Tok Challenges, Air Tags And Being Stalked, Air Drop Glitch, The Crap Tech Item Is An Oldie AND The Boys Off On A TangentJoining Paul Makin for a chat, FAB FM's Richard Pascoe has a WARNING for all parents regarding Tik Tok, Air Tags reviewed, Air Drop has challenges, The 'Crap Tech Item' of the week and the boys go off on a tangent with drinks and cubes. www.talktech.com.au
2021-05-1717 min
FAB FM Radio Port Douglas MossmanJosh Comes Up With The Dosh And Warren Entsch Says It's Now Power To The People In The Daintree Which Is A Win For Them And The EnvironmentChatting with FAB FM's Paul Makin, Member For Leichhardt Warren Entsch says power and reliable internet WILL come to the Daintree thanks to a 19.3 million dollar allocation in yesterdays Federal Budget. Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has backed Mr Entsch in his fight to bring power to the people who live and work in the tropical rainforest. Dedicated residents have fought alongside the MP for 25 years to make this happen. Any real 'Greenie' would be over the moon to see this 'Clean & Green' measure but not a small bunch of local naysayers who spread misinformation about it's affect on the rainforest. S...
2021-05-1213 min
FAB FM Radio Port Douglas MossmanALMOST! The Ferry Contract Still Not Signed - Back And Forth Like The Ferry Itself HOWEVER Monday is 'F' Day When Ratepayers Find Out Dollars And For How Long - Hang On It's Going To Be A Bumpy RideA ferry contract that's been a negotiating saga, but we'll know on Monday at a special OPEN meeting just what ratepayers will be up for in dollar terms and for how long they'll have this company operating the ferry. FAB FM's Paul Makin talks to Mayor Michael Kerr after todays CLOSED meeting and what happened. Paul also has his say and his thoughts on what may happen on Monday at 3pm. https://douglas.qld.gov.au/
2021-05-1101 min
FAB FM Radio Port Douglas MossmanTHE ULTIMATE CARNIVALE GUIDE -The Podcast That Looks At Heaps Of Carnivale Shows & Activities With Ringmaster FAB FM's Paul MakinThis really is the 'Ultimate' Carnivale guide as FAB FM's Paul Makin takes you on a journey of discovery with the people who will make this much anticipated event a wonderous world of entertainment. From a movie making artist, to a dash where you don't need to be fit, a picnic in a park with a Japanese flavour, A 'Dogs Day Morning' and a lunch to help the fabulous Paws & Claws, the Wonderland Spiegeltent performer who bills himself as the naughtiest man in town, AND at last! singer Tex Perkins is on his way to Port and he has...
2021-05-0633 min
FAB FM Radio Port Douglas MossmanFERRY CONTRACT -The Very Latest - Paul Makin Talks To Mayor Michael Kerr About Council Staff Being Provided With Information From The Ferry Company Only 2 Hours Before A Meeting And Where To From HereLike the Ferry itself the contract negotiations with the company that operates the Daintree River has been 'Back & Forth'. FAB FM's Paul Makin talks to Mayor Michael Kerr about the very latest and how information needed for a 'Special Council Meeting' late yesterday only arrived a couple of hours before Councillors were expected to vote on it. Quite rightly staff need to know more and so do our elected officials. https://douglas.qld.gov.au/
2021-05-0602 min
FAB FM Radio Port Douglas MossmanThe Lone Silent Protester Who Is Fighting Noise - Merran Blockey 'Signed' Up And Headed To The Douglas Shire Council To Be HeardWhen things might get loud who do you call? Noisebuster Merran Blockey from Cape Trib Farm that's who. When a cafe in Cape Tribulation made application for a variation of conditions to their liquor licence that involved music, Merran headed to todays meeting of the DSC to state her case. The cafe wants a ruling on the decibels (dB) it aims to pump out. While The Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation have the final say, Merran wanted Councillors to send a clear message to the owners of the Turtle Rock Cafe that it's not conducive to the area...
2021-04-2705 min
FAB FM Radio Port Douglas MossmanLoud Music In Cape Tribulation A No Go Says Council - Noise At Mowbray Function Centre Ok For Time Being - A Petition Handed To Councillor Peter McKeown AND More With Mayor Michael Kerr & Paul MakinIt's Queensland Liquor Licensing's decision in the end but Douglas Shire Council have given the thumbs down to the Turtle Rock Cafe at Cape Tribulation varying their licence to get louder longer. A lone protester was on hand at the Council offices to voice her disapproval and got what she came for. A Mowbray function centre told they can be louder within reason, A petition handed to Councillor Peter McKeown for consideration, Marine Rescue Services news and the Mayor Michael Kerr talks to FAB FM's Paul Makin about his late father who passed away recently. https://douglas.qld.gov.a...
2021-04-2710 min
FAB FM Radio Port Douglas MossmanAPPLE ANNOUNCEMENTS - Shock Revelation About How Much Artists Are Paid For Their Streamed Songs - Computer Sales Up - Crap Tech Item And The Boys Go Off On Their TangentFAB FM Tech Guy Richard Pascoe chats to Paul about the latest Apple announcements, shock revelation about how much your favourite singers and musicians get paid for their work when it's streamed, personal computer shipments have soared, the 'Crap Tech Item' of the week AND the boys go off onto a tangent to reveal the things that are no longer part of our lives. www.talktech.com.au
2021-04-2520 min
FAB FM Radio Port Douglas MossmanFAB FM's Paul Makin Trying To Get The Bottom Of Claims That DSC Councillors Are Not Getting All The Information Before Voting - Dep Mayor Lisa Scomazzon & Mayor Michael Kerr Help Paul Sort It OutFAB FM's Paul Makin revisits a vote at the last Douglas Shire Council meeting to rescind part of a previous unanimous decision by Councillors to give the green light to a developer to make application to the State Government to close a road reserve in Port Douglas. Councillors Noli, Zammataro and Deputy Mayor Lisa Scomazzon voted to reverse the previous decision despite the fact the road is not Council owned. The Deputy Mayor says lack of information at the Council meeting in December last year is the major reason for her change of heart. It's not the first time...
2021-04-2021 min
FAB FM Radio Port Douglas MossmanBENDIGO BANK HAS MOVED TO PORT'S MAIN STREET - FAB FM Was At The Opening Of The New Branch In Macrossan Street Which Carries The Banks New LiveryThey were located at the Port Village Shopping Centre but Bendigo Bank has now shifted it's staff into a brand spanking new branch in the main street. The opening was a low key affair for the bank which also has had a change of livery. Bendigo Bank branches are located in Port Douglas and Mossman and it's interesting to note that they are the only major bank at the two locations. While other big banks come and go, Bendigo Bank is here to stay. FAB FM was invited to the opening so Paul Makin listened in on the speeches. ht...
2021-04-1903 min
FAB FM Radio Port Douglas MossmanGetting The 'Jab' Connects You To The Internet? Optus Helping Customers 'Disconnect', Free Netflix? Well That's The Promise, Our 'Crap Tech Item' Of The Week And The Boys Go Off On A TangentFab FM Tech Guy Richard Pascoe chats to Paul Makin about all things tech including a claim that the Covid Vaccine will connect you to the internet, Optus believes Telco customers want the ability to disconnect but Richard has a much better solution, FREE Netflix? that's the offer but Richard says think again, Our 'Crap Tech Item' of the week AND the boys go off on their tangent and talk about the man who invented Kelloggs Corn Flakes who was a 'cereal' offender when it comes to sex. www.talktech.com.au
2021-04-1812 min
FAB FM Radio Port Douglas MossmanFAB FM Tech Guy Richard Pascoe On Travel Tips - Be Wary Of The LG Smartphone - A Long White Rod To Generate Electricity? And The Boys Go Off On A Tangent With Things That No Longer ExistFAB FM Tech Guy Richard Pascoe chats to Paul Makin about all things 'Tech'. With border closures easing this week Richard has some travel tips, thinking of buying a LG Smartphone? Richard says NO. The 'Crap Tech Item Of The Week' involves a long white rod AND the boys go off on their regular tangent to talk about things that are no longer in our lives. www.talktech.com.au
2021-04-1012 min
FAB FM Radio Port Douglas MossmanDr Andrew Rochford Talks To Paul Makin About The Importance Of Having YOUR Immunisation Records, It Can Be Done Easily, Whenever, & Wherever You Are, The Doc Also Chats About The 'JAB' & The Wait.FAB FM's Paul Makin chats to the spokesperson for the Australian Digital Health Agency Dr Andrew Rochford about the opportunity to drive awareness and understanding that accessing immunisation information in My Health Record can be done easily, whenever, and wherever via desktop or mobile directly and via Apps. The Doc also talks about the 'Jab' currently being rolled out across Australia, the lateness in some States and the 'Myths' about the vaccine. www.myhealthrecord.gov.au www.digitalhealth.gov.au
2021-04-0208 min
FAB FM Radio Port Douglas MossmanThe Mayor Getting A Covid Test, The Majority Of Councillors Go Back On Previous Decision, But Others, Including Staff Say There's No Need, A Port Douglas Intersection Getting Fixed, PLUS MoreMayor Michael Kerr checks in for a Covid test after being in Brisbane to meet with the Premier and others, but attends the monthly Council meeting today by phone. At todays meeting the majority of Councillors vote to go back on a decision they made in December concerning a road closure at a proposed development site in Port. The Mayor told the meeting that todays decision was not necessary. Even staff told the concerned Councillors to keep their powder dry, but to no avail. A New Bridge Everyone Agrees On, A Port Douglas Intersection Getting Fixed PLUS More. FAB...
2021-03-3015 minFAB FM Radio Port Douglas MossmanFAB FM TECH GUY RICHARD PASCOE WITH ALL THINGS TECH - Paul Chats To Richard About Buying The Right Computer, Dangerous Online Shopping, Instagram For Kids, Mars Bars Robots AND The Famous 'TangentFAB FM Tech Guy Richard Pascoe chats to our own Paul Makin about buying the right computer, dangerous online shopping, Instagram for kids, Mars Bars Robots AND the famous 'Tangent' that looks at things that are no longer in our lives. www.talktech.com.au
2021-03-2713 minFAB FM Radio Port Douglas MossmanEND OF AN ERA, ON THE INLET CLOSES FOR GOOD - Paul Makin Finds Out Why Local Restauranters Geoff Parmenter & Alison Diamond Are Calling It Quits & What The Future Holds For This Likeable CoupleMany local business's in the Douglas Shire have had to shut their doors during this terrible time, but now the shocking and sad news that one of Port's most 'Iconic' restaurants is closing forever. It's the end of an era for 'On The Inlet'. Restauranters Geoff Parmenter & Alison Diamond have confirmed that this world famous eatery is no longer. FAB FM's Paul Makin chats to Geoff & Alison and asks why the couple are pulling the plug? and what the future holds for these likeable locals?
2021-03-2612 min
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MisUnderstanding Dementia PodcastInterview with Dr. Kenneth Carr, MD, FABFM - a Family Medicine Specialist in Weakley County Family Medicine, Inc.Interview with Dr. Kenneth Carr, MD, FABFM - a Family Medicine Specialist in Weakley County Family Medicine Inc.
Dr. Carr shares with us his knowledge about Dementia. Being a family medicine physician, he has encountered several types of patients with Dementia. And in this episode, he shares with us some best practices and preventive measures in dealing with dementia patients.
In this episode of Misunderstanding Dementia show:
00:30 – Introduction of Dr. Kenneth Carr
02:00 – What made Dr. Carr decide to be a physician?
03:25 – What are the most common types of patients that Dr. Carr sees i...
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