Episodes

Friday Oct 16, 2020
Friday Oct 16, 2020
Mayor Michael Kerr has a chin wag with Prime Minister Scott Morrison, A shock revelation about 'JobKeeper', no lagoon for Port but a splash park and pool is still on the cards, the Mayor's Christmas Appeal is underway and we really need your help in this Covid year AND Santa Visits Paul & Michael In The Studio

Wednesday Oct 14, 2020
Wednesday Oct 14, 2020
FAB FM Tech Guy Richard Pascoe has matchsticks holding his eyelids open. He was up early to check out the new Apple products. He has a full rundown. 5G is here & watch out for Chris Hemsworth & Adele as they are being used to 'Scam' you AND TV's Superman is discussed by the boys. www.talktech.com.au

Sunday Oct 11, 2020
Sunday Oct 11, 2020
FAB FM Tech guy Richard Pascoe chats to Paul Makin about Instagram protecting you as a user, Microsoft's new laptop, an iPhone 12 scam even before it's even released. The 'Crap' tech item of the week looks at a Chinese phone sold at Post Offices. Mr Ed and Francis The Talking Mule say hello and Paul and Richard look at things that are long gone. www.talktech.com.au

Thursday Oct 08, 2020
Thursday Oct 08, 2020
FAB FM's Paul Makin attended the public consultation meeting at Diwan in the Daintree, where Council staff provided information on the choice of TWO FERRIES or A BRIDGE over the river. He spoke with some locals after the meeting and discovered some very interesting points of view re the two options put up. Both proposals throw up their own particular issues. One thing is for sure, locals want ACTION and NOW!.

Saturday Oct 03, 2020
Saturday Oct 03, 2020
Tech Guy Richard Pascoe chats to FAB FM's Paul Makin about the pitfalls of getting your phone repaired, a review of the new Apple Watch Series 6, How is your phone battery going after an iOS update, a 'Crap' Ring AND on their 'Off On A Tangent' segment the boys discuss Marbles, Itching & The Cisco Kid. www.talktech.com.au

Saturday Oct 03, 2020
Saturday Oct 03, 2020
Legendary Lee Kernaghan and 'Classy' Casey Barnes hit the stage in Cairns in what was a preview of what's to happen in Mareeba 2021. Along with numerous other acts they blew off the cobwebs to entertain a small but enthusiastic crowd at Salt House. Covid safe, it was a perfect night under the stars to see the other stars on stage. FAB FM's Paul Makin spoke with Lee Kernaghan and promoter James Dean about Savannah In The Round 2021. It's a three day, back-to-back country music spectacular. Kicking off in Cairns before offering up two days in Mareeba. The line up will include Lee Kernaghan, John Williamson, Kasey Chambers, Graeme Connors, Troy Cassar-Daley, and Busby Marou and many many more. Tickets for Savannah In The Round are on sale Friday, 9th October at 9am. https://www.savannahintheround.com.au/

Saturday Oct 03, 2020
Saturday Oct 03, 2020
Love Gardens? Well this long weekend 3-5, Open Gardens Douglas Shire gives you the chance to see gardens of every type. It follows on the heels of the 2019 Douglas Shire Garden Awards with Costa Georgiadis. Some gardens were only seen by Costa last time but now the invitation is there for you to see gardens galore. Secretary of Biodynamics FNQ Monika Prins chats with FAB FM's Paul Makin about what you'll be able to see. He also finds out she doesn't yodel. https://www.biodynamicsfnq.org.au/

Tuesday Sep 29, 2020
Tuesday Sep 29, 2020
Sparks flew as Councillor Noli locked horns with Mayor Michael Kerr today over the Economic Development Officer's role at Council. The Mayor pointed out to the Councillor who the EDO needs to report to and it's not the Councillors. An Enviro 'Hero' honoured, A road alongside the prawn farm gets an historical name, a tour bus deal with the ferry charges, Mossman Pool encourages visits and learning to swim by dropping entry charges, Diggers Bridge to get a facelift all in the name of 'Love', The Sugar Wharf continues to be improved PLUS more. FAB FM's Paul Makin attended the meeting and spoke with the Mayor afterwards. https://douglas.qld.gov.au/

Monday Sep 28, 2020
Monday Sep 28, 2020
The First Public Consultation Meeting into what the Shire wants to go over the Daintree River was held in Port Douglas today. The last survey was only 117 people. Now every ratepayer has a chance to have an imput. One Ferry, Two Ferries OR a Bridge. Your pick! Three speakers from Council laid it all out in simple terms. (In Order) Gaye Scott – DSC Community Liaison Officer, Colin Chalmers – DSC Asset Management Officer (Manages the current Daintree Ferry contract) and Scott Hahn - Manager of DSC Project Office. More meetings are being held. Check with the DSC website as space is limited. https://douglas.qld.gov.au/daintree-river-crossing-consultation/

Saturday Sep 26, 2020
Saturday Sep 26, 2020
Tropical North Queensland will become the very first place on earth to host a COVID-Safe country music festival, with The Savannah Summer Series landing in Cairns and Mareeba this October 1-3. Sound Australia says festival organisers were able to quickly postpone the full weekend event to 2021 and announce they will keep the music playing in a COVID-safe way for 2020 at the same time giving the Far North the first taste of what’s to come next year. Lee Kernaghan will head up a long list of hot Aussie country acts, including Australia's hottest country stars Casey Barnes, newcomers The Buckleys, SaltbushSix, The Roadtrippers , The Ayres Rockettes and Camille Trail. FAB FM's Paul Makin chatted to Casey Barnes about the historical event. Go to our FAB FM Facebook page to win tickets to the amazing event.
https://tickets.savannahintheround.com.au/tickets/
https://www.caseybarnes.com.au/