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FAB FM Tech Guy Richard Pascoe Chats To Paul Makin About All Things Tech Including Elon Musk Helping Douglas Shire Comms - Hotmail May Cost - Bing V Google PLUS More - Crap Tech Item And The Tangent

FAB FM Tech Guy Richard Pascoe chats to our own Paul Makin about all things tech including Elon Musk to the Douglas Shire's rescue with better communication. Hotmail may cost you dollars, Bing V Google and the Feds are on the side of the smaller Bing, Crap Tech Item Of The Week and the boys go off on their regular tangent and may need some APC, A cup of tea and a good lie down   www.talktech.com.au

 

The Brenda Mulgrew Story -FAB FM's Paul Makin With A Tale Of The Late Irish Country Singer With Extraordinary Talent And The Priest Who Was Her Friend

It was Paul Makin's search for the best rendition of a country song Waylon Jennings said was the best every written, that unearthed an extroidinary talent. Irelands Brenda Mulgrew could have knocked it out of the park had she chosen to head to Nashville. Instead she stayed close to her family and sang where and whenever she could including church. Her recordings reveal a woman of immense talent. In her personal life she was a lady with a wonderful heart and goodwill. Brenda died in 2018 but her songs live on and many will go onto FAB FM's playlist for listeners to appreciate and enjoy. Paul spoke to one of her dearest friends Father Michael Cusack about this beautiful soul.

***Songs are never played in full on our Podcasts, however they can be obtained through legal means like iTunes*** Brenda's album 'Songbird: The Complete Collection, My County Tyrone and her duets with T J Stuart can be found on iTunes. Just put Brenda Mulgrew into the search box.

Serious Car Crash Captain Cook Highway This Afternoon - FAB FM's Paul Makin Was On The Scene

A serious car crash north of the Craiglie Roundabout this afternoon had traffic held up for hours as Fire & Rescue, Ambulance and Police attended to the injured. One of the cars had to be cut open to get the people out. The Rescue Helicopter rushed a seriously injured driver to Cairns. Other victims were transported by ambulance. FAB FM's Paul Makin was on the scene and has this report. 

Fab FM Tech Guy Richard Pascoe With Special Guest Ralf 'Fat Cat' Hadzic In The Studio To Discuss All Things Tech Including Those Calls Coming From Everywhere AND Christmas Tech Tips

FAB FM Tech Guy Richard Pascoe and special guest Ralf 'Fat Cat' Hadzic join our own Paul Makin in the studio for this weeks tech podcast. The boys discuss the nuisance calls now being made to mobile phones all over Oz and overseas and what to do to combat them. Windows 10 what's the latest? All the tips when buying Christmas gifts including 'Gamers' AND the Apple headphones that are not really value for money. 'Off On A Tangent' is also featured. On behalf of everyone at FAB FM, Happy Christmas and let's hope 2021 is a better year for all of us. www.talktech.com.au

 

Two Councillors Come Out Swinging On The Daintree Crossing Survey, Both Have Questions On How It Was Conducted And The Ferry Contract Negotiations In The Future

At todays Douglas Shire Council Meeting two Councillors strongly questioned some aspects of the public consultation process over the Daintree River crossing. They also want much more information before they vote on the 'Two Ferry' contract. Cr's Peter McKeown & Deputy Mayor Lisa Scomazzon spoke with FAB FM's Paul Makin. Paul was also joined by Mayor Michael Kerr who spoke about the issue as well as Councils BIG investment in the Stage 2 Cycle Network from Cooya to Mossman, a seafood van not so prettily parked in Port getting a reprieve from Council, The Douglas Hockey Association gets a storage facility off Council, TPDD's financials tabled, The million dollar plus contract for the Killaloe Transfer Station has been awarded to a Cairns company, but does that mean jobs for locals? Plus more. https://douglas.qld.gov.au/

 

 

 

 

Lights, Camera, Action - The Netflix Series Shot In Port Douglas Will Be Seen By Audiences Here And In Over 190 Countries - FAB FM's Paul Makin Chats With 'Dive Club' Producer And Creator Steve Jaggi

A 12-episode teen mystery drama by Brisbane-based production house The Steve Jaggi Company is shooting a series right here in our Shire. The wholly Queensland-made series 'Dive Club' will be released in 2021 on the Ten Network, and outside Australia to a global audience of over 190 countries on Netflix. 'Dive Club' will showcase the tropical paradise location of Port Douglas and its lush surrounds to audiences across Australia, and the world, while providing jobs and training opportunities for established and emerging local crew permanently based in Queensland. Dive Club Producer and series creator Steve Jaggi told FAB FM's Paul Makin that Port Douglas will double as the fictional seaside town of Cape Mercy. https://www.stevejaggi.com/

 

Watch Out For Dodgy Invoices - Chrome Book Is Here - Who Sells Most Smart Phones? - Crap Tech Item - Xmas Gift Suggestions AND Off On A Tangent With Tech Guy Richard Pascoe & FAB FM's Paul Makin

Watch out for dodgy invoices, don't get stung, a Chrome Book might be for you, who sells most Smart Phones? it's not who you think, Xmas gift suggestions from the tech world, 'Crap Tech' Item and off on a tangent with Tech Guy Richard Pascoe & FAB FM's Paul Makin www.talktech.com.au

 

Television, Radio And Media Doctor Andrew Rochford Talks To FAB FM About The Australian Digital Health Agency And It's Important Role In 2020 Especially With Mental Health Issues

The Australian Digital Health Agency supports the healthcare system and Australians facing health challenges. The 2019/20 natural disasters and COVID-19 have increased levels of stress, anxiety, depression and are suspected of increasing levels of suicide. Andrew Rochford is not only a media personality but a real Medico who 'Walks The Walk'. Dr Rochford is Emergency Registrar at Royal North Shore Hospital and currently works at Northern Beaches Hospital Emergency Department. This podcast aims to get the message across that The Australian Digital Health Agency is there to help. All you have to do is reach out.
https://www.digitalhealth.gov.au/

 

 

 

The Two Ferry Option Is What The People Want According To The DSC Survey - Mayor Michael Kerr Speaks About The Decision And What's Next

The survey results are in with Douglas Shire preferring a two-ferry crossing over a bridge being built at the Daintree River. The results, released by Douglas Shire Council today, revealed a majority of those who completed the Daintree River Crossing Survey preferred a two-ferry service with 66% of the count, compared to 33% of people who chose a bridge. The result was consistent across different groups of survey respondents, including those who live north of the Daintree River where 63% preferred the two-ferry solution. https://douglas.qld.gov.au/two-ferry-option-preferred/

 

THE SURVEY RESULTS ARE IN ON WHAT YOU WANT AT THE DAINTREE CROSSING - FAB FM's Paul Makin Is First With The News, Single Ferry, Two Ferry Or Bridge? And It's 66% To 33% In Favour

THE survey results are in with Douglas Shire voting on what they want at the Daintree River crossing. The detailed results, released by The Douglas Shire Council revealed the winning option saw a vote of 66% compared to 33% for the lesser favoured option. FAB FM's Paul Makin has the full result and what won over on THIS Podcast. The winning option was consistent across different groups of survey respondents, including those who live north of the Daintree River. A Submissions Report can be accessed at Council’s website. The Compass Research Report may also be accessed at Council’s website. https://douglas.qld.gov.au/