Episodes

Friday Apr 02, 2021
Friday Apr 02, 2021
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

Tuesday Mar 30, 2021
Tuesday Mar 30, 2021
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/

Saturday Mar 27, 2021
Saturday Mar 27, 2021
FAB 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

Friday Mar 26, 2021
Friday Mar 26, 2021
Many 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?

Wednesday Mar 24, 2021
Wednesday Mar 24, 2021
Douglas Mayor Michael Kerr chats to FAB FM's Paul Makin about all things Douglas including why he's in Brisbane, Illegal Dumping & Why it's important to report it to Council on 4099 9444, The very latest on those rosewood trees in Warner Street Port Douglas, ferry news for locals this Easter, Paws & Claws and their big build & fund raising AND The Clink Theatre's big production of a Rodgers & Hammerstein fav. https://douglas.qld.gov.au/

Sunday Mar 21, 2021
Sunday Mar 21, 2021
Fab FM's Tech Guy Richard Pascoe chats to Paul Makin about Netflix Cracking Down, Facebook taking on Siri and the 'Crap Tech Item' this week totally sucks. Richard and Paul go off on their usual tangent where they look at things that no longer grace our lives. This week a music machine that was once very popular and an item that was the 'Master' of the 'View' www.talktech.com.au

Monday Mar 15, 2021
Monday Mar 15, 2021
The world was told the Coronavirus was transferred from animals to humans at a market in China, but many prominent scientists now fear it leaked from a lab. 9.10 pm Tonight on Channel 9's 'Under Investigation China & The Virus' we are presented with what really happened. Experts reveal the new research techniques that put us all at risk. Liz chats with FAB FM's Paul Makin & separates fact from conspiracy theory. https://www.9now.com.au/under-investigation

Tuesday Mar 09, 2021
Tuesday Mar 09, 2021
The young people who attend Bodies in Motion call it their ‘dance family. It's a chance to make your mark in show business or to simply meet new friends. Whatever you call it, Bodies In Motion is life changing and it's right here in the Douglas Shire. The 300+ smiling students who walk through their studio doors each week are proof that dancing really does benefit the lives of so many. Some of the young people involved and their teacher danced their way into the FAB FM studios to tell their story of why Bodies In Motion is unique. Paul Makin, a man with two left feet, spoke to the girls and to their teacher who they simply call 'Miss Sha' www.bodiesinmotion.net.au

Tuesday Mar 09, 2021
Tuesday Mar 09, 2021
The Laura Races are moving in the year of 2021. The Annual Laura Amateur Turf Club Event in 2020 went to the “Archives” as a cancelled occasion similar to the events during the 2 World Wars. While 2021 is awash with regulations concerning Covid, the Laura organisers have come up with a compromise. With support from Racing Queensland, the event this year will move to Mareeba. The race Day will be conducted at the Mareeba Turf Club on Saturday 26th June. FAB FM's Paul Makin sits down with LATC Secretary Jenni Sorensen to discuss the historic move.

Friday Mar 05, 2021
Friday Mar 05, 2021
FAB FM Tech Guy Richard Pascoe chats to Paul re Samsung's updates for it's customers, Netflix on your phone just got a whole lot easier, Walt Disney would be turning over in his grave, the most disgusting 'Crap App' ever that wants to give you a good licking and a whole lot more. Plus the boys go off onto their regular tangent. www.talktech.com.au