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FERRY 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 Here

Like 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/

 

The Lone Silent Protester Who Is Fighting Noise - Merran Blockey 'Signed' Up And Headed To The Douglas Shire Council To Be Heard

When 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. It seems she was listened to. Paul Makin chats to this charged up Cape Crusader.

 

 

 

 

Loud 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 Makin

It'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.au/

 

APPLE 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 Tangent

FAB 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

 

FAB 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 Out

FAB 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 the Deputy has voiced her frustration over information provided . Paul chats with Lisa and brings in the Mayor Michael Kerr for his response to her claims. The link to the DA application published on the Douglas Shire Council website on the 2nd December is below. https://douglas.qld.gov.au/development-applications/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BENDIGO 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 Livery

They 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. https://www.bendigobank.com.au/branch/qld/bendigo-bank-port-douglas/

 

 

 

 

Getting 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 Tangent

Fab 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

 

FAB 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 Exist

FAB 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

 

Dr 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

 

The 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 More

Mayor 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 FM's Paul Makin chats with Mayor Kerr about todays decisions. https://douglas.qld.gov.au/