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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

 

 

COUNCIL HAVE A BUYER FOR CONTROVERSIAL DAINTREE BLOCK OF LAND - Details With Mayor Michael Kerr PLUS A Local Water Bottling Plant May Finally Get The Green Light And A Fire Engine Wants To Take Cover

The new Council put it up for sale and now they have a buyer. That controversial block of land in the Daintree is about to go off the Council books. A win win for all ratepayers says the Mayor Michael Kerr as he chats with FAB FM's Paul Makin. It will be discussed at a special meeting of the DSC this Monday 10th August. Also on the agenda, a vote on the Daintree water bottling plant getting the green light, a matter deferred at the last meeting. Councilors wanted to know how the Company would be treating bore water at the factory prior to bottling and what sort of packaging would to be used. Both concerns on environmental grounds. The answers to those questions will be given on Monday with another vote taken AND a brand new fire engine wants to take cover.

SWAPPING SMARTPHONES-ONLINE REVIEWS, ARE THEY TO BE TRUSTED?-THE CASSETTE IS BACK AND A VERY EXPENSIVE CLOCK- FAB FM Tech Guy Richard Pascoe Chats To Paul Makin

FAB FM Tech Guy Richard Pascoe on swapping Smartphones, online reviews can you really trust them? The bad old cassette is back and 'The Crap Tech Item Of The Week' is a moment in 'Time'. www.talktech.com.au 

 

 

SUPER SHOWMAN TEX PERKINS AND A CIRCUS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY - 'Wonderland Under The Stars' is on it's way to us

To get us all out of the doldrums 'Wonderland Under The Stars' is on it's way to Rex Smeal Park. A Covid safe environment for Circus at it's best and one of Australia's finest performers Tex Perkins hits the stage with our local band 'Lady Valiant'. Presented by The Douglas Shire Council & Tourism Port Douglas Daintree. FAB FM's Paul Makin chats with Wonderland's Director Melissa Head about the entertainment spectacular that arriving in September. Bookings at https://www.wonderlandspiegeltent.com.au/               Instagram@wonderland_spiegeltent  Facebook @wonderlandspiegeltent

 

 

 

Paul Makin Chats to Mayor Michael Kerr And CEO Mark Stoermer Following Todays Council Meeting -From Bottled Daintree Water To Our Water, The CEO Report And Buying Part Of The Mossman Golf Course

Mayor Michael Kerr and CEO Mark Stoermer chat to Paul Makin following todays Council Meeting where bottled water was on the agenda as well as the water we use.

Customer relations, purchase of part of the Mossman Golf Course, the new housing estate for Craiglee AND reports on finance and the state of play in our Shire PLUS more.