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Jade Hurley Reveals What Probably Happened To Griffith's Donald Mackay And The Time The Mafia Made Him An Offer He Refused- Behind The Scenes Of The Hit Song 'Down In The Riverina'

Legendary music man Jade Hurley chats to FAB FM's Paul Makin about his 1974 hit single 'Down In The Riverina'  and how some of the lyrics had to be changed. He reveals how the mafia made him an offer he refused. He also gives us an insight into what probably happened to Griffith anti-drugs campaigner Donald Mackay who was murdered after a mafia contract was taken out on him. ***Please note that we can't play songs all the way through on podcasts. All music can be downloaded through official sites including Jade's own social media. http://www.jadehurley.net/ 

 

 

G'day Port Douglas & Daintree 3 Minutes With A Local Behind The Scenes With The Cameraman,Director & Presenter PLUS Our First Local Film Star Charlie From The Daintree Ferry

FAB FM's Paul Makin is part of the G'day Port Douglas & Daintree '3 Minutes With A Local' filming around the Shire. He chats with his Director & Cameraman and we meet their first local film star. Charlie works on the Daintree Ferry and is much loved by locals and tourists alike. Charlie put a smile on their dial and that's a wonderful way to enter the worlds greatest eco-system. Check out the films https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFpsak-rUW32zq0A2ya_QyQ

Singer Songwriter Phil Davidson Chats To Paul About His Music And His Teaming Up With Felicity Urqhart On A Previous Album

He hails from the Blue Mountains of NSW and his huge success in the public arena happened by chance when an ABC Radio announcer discovered his work and invited him into the studio to sing live. Phil is a man who pays it forward and raised money for firefighters in his area during a disaster and at the same time scored a number one country song. He chats with FAB FM's Paul Makin. https://phildavidson.org/

 

QUAD BIKES AT WONGA ON AGENDA FOR COUNCIL SAYS MAYOR- Michael Kerr Says Staff Are Working On A Policy On Quad Bikes Plus The Iron Man Event Date Will Cause Huge Problems For Local Business AND More.

Mayor Michael has told FAB FM’s Paul Makin that Douglas Shire Council staff are working on a policy to tackle the long running Quad Bike situation at Wonga. The Mayor, once again, is critical of the date the Iron Man Event has chosen in September but hasn't given up on having it changed to help local businesses that will suffer further because of the disruption it will cause. Mayor Kerr praises the G’day 3 minute films being shot locally that FAB FM is 100% behind PLUS more.

FAB FM Tech Guy Richard Pascoe Chats With Paul About The Tik Tok Alternative, Toshiba Exits The PC Market , Is Windows 10 The Best? AND What Are Sea Monkeys And X Ray Glasses?

FAB FM Tech Guy Richard Pascoe chats to our own Paul Makin about all things tech including the Tik Tok alternative, Is Windows 10 the best? Toshiba finally gives up PC's, the 'Crap Tech Item Of The Week' AND what are 'Sea Monkeys'? Are they really alive and those 'X Ray Glasses' who invented them and do they really work? www.talktech.com.au

Queensland Small Business Commissioner Maree Adshead chats to Paul About Her Trip To The Far North And How Small Business Can Get A Helping Hand During These Troubled Times

Maree Adshead is the Queensland Small Business Commissioner and she has been on the road for the last twelve days reaching out to small business owners in the Far North. Maree is an experienced advocate and is a small business owner herself. She co-founded and built her own successful software start-up businesses which received multiple awards for excellence in innovation, and has also been instrumental in helping others to build theirs. NOW she wants to reach out and help small business in the Douglas Shire during this challenging period. She outlined her plans to FAB FM's Paul Makin. Small businesses can contact the Office of the Queensland Small Business Commissioner by submitting an enquiry or request for help or can call 1300 312 344. Businesses impacted by COVID-19 can visit Business Queensland or call the Small Business Hotline on 1300 654 687 for support.

 

 

 

 

THAT CONTROVERSIAL BLOCK OF LAND IN THE DAINTREE GET'S THE GO AHEAD TO BE SOLD - That Story And More With Mayor Michael Kerr And FAB FM's Paul Makin

It was controversial at the time but now it's to be sold by Council and the $700,000 plus returned to Ratepayers. The block of land in the Daintree that was purchased by the previous Council with no public consulation is to be taken off the DSC's books. A 3 to 2 vote saw a 'Win Win' solution according to Mayor Michael Kerr. PLUS the Daintree Water Bottling Facility finally gets the green light. The Mayor chats to FAB FM's Paul Makin about todays small but important Council agenda.

 

How Many Anti Virus Solutions Do You Need?, CCCleaner You Don't Need It AND The Crap Tech Item Of The Week Is A Hands Free Neck Fan Plus More With Richard Pascoe

Plenty to talk about this week with FAB FM Tech Guy Richard Pascoe including 'The Crap Tech Item Of The Week' which is a neck fan. Richard is no fan. The virus solutions you DON'T need plus lot's more. Also Richard and Paul chat about 'Fearless Fly' and 'Rocky And Bullwinkle'. They can't help themselves and promise to behave themselves in future.

 

 

Northern Territory Country Music Star Tom Curtain And His Fight Against Bullying Through Music - His Career And Songs Taken From Real Life

One of the most deplorable things in our community is bullying. NT country star Tom Curtain is using music to fight back. Schools, work places, wherever it it we should not tolerate it. The case of Amy 'Dolly' Everett is a perfect example. FAB FM's Paul Makin chats to Tom about his song with Sara Storer about bullying, his career and other music he's taken from real life. Please note we are not able to play the songs in total length but there is a compilation at the start of the Podcast.

https://www.tomcurtain.com.au/ https://www.katherineoutbackexperience.com.au/

Australian Country Music Star Darin Warner chats to Paul Makin About His New Album 'Get On Board

He's a true gentleman and one of Australia's finest singer songwriters. Darin Warner is excited about his new album 'Get On Board' and chats to FAB FM's Paul Makin about some of the tracks. FAB FM can't play songs in full length on our podcasts. All of Darins music can be purchased via his website or iTunes. www.darinwarner.com