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Josh 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 Environment

Chatting 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. Standby for more BS from them. https://www.warrenentsch.com.au/

 

 

 

 

ALMOST! 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 Ride

A 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/

 

THE ULTIMATE CARNIVALE GUIDE -The Podcast That Looks At Heaps Of Carnivale Shows & Activities With Ringmaster FAB FM's Paul Makin

This 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 a mate who also entertains, Carnivale Carnage with the Pro Wrestlers who'll step over toe hold their way into town to figure four headlock and sleeper hold their rivals into submission and Mayor Michael Kerr's summing up. https://www.carnivale.com.au/

https://douglas.qld.gov.au/port-douglas-carnivale-prepares-to-launch/

 

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