Episodes
Friday Jun 26, 2020
Friday Jun 26, 2020
FAB FM Tech Guy Richard Pascoe chats to Paul about the myth surrounding the Covid-19 App plus all things tech including 'The Crap Tech Item Of The Week' www.talktech.com.au
Thursday Jun 25, 2020
Thursday Jun 25, 2020
WATER MAN - Mark Howarth is retiring from his job with the Douglas Shire Council at the end of the month after 42 years. FAB FM's Paul Makin had a chat with the 61 year old about his time with the DSC and how he used to swim with Crocodiles just to get the job done. Born and bred in the Shire he's used to tackling cyclones and floods, but now this easy going bloke is looking forward to his favourite pastime, fishing. He also told Paul that spending more time with his wife and family will be a bonus.
Monday Jun 22, 2020
Monday Jun 22, 2020
All the latest Council News - Mayor Michael Kerr chats to FAB FM's Paul Makin about all things Douglas Shire including what Council Crews are doing. Also there's an important closure on Thursday. https://douglas.qld.gov.au/
Friday Jun 19, 2020
Friday Jun 19, 2020
FAB FM Tech Guy Richard Pascoe chats to Paul Makin about how playing Word or Scrabble could leave your bank account lighter PLUS if you're going to buy an Apple Product Richard says don't do it this week. He also talks about this weeks 'Crap App Of The Week' www.talktech.com.au
Wednesday Jun 17, 2020
Wednesday Jun 17, 2020
Country Singer Kimberley Bowden chats to FAB FM's Paul Makin about her life, music & future In The Biz. A contestant on 'The Voice' Kimberley says one song she wrote came from came from personal heartache. ****PLEASE NOTE**** FAB FM is not able to play complete songs on Podcast. A rule we fully endorse. Kimberleys songs can be obtained through iTunes & The Like. Check out her Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/kimberleybowdenmusic/
Monday Jun 15, 2020
Monday Jun 15, 2020
Mayor Michael Kerr chats to FAB FM's Paul Makin about all things Douglas Shire
Friday Jun 12, 2020
Friday Jun 12, 2020
FAB FM's Tech Guy Richard Pascoe chats to Paul Makin about all things Tech including the dangers of still having Windows 7. Learn how to update to Windows 10 for FREE! Richard helps with backing up photos and getting those videos off your phone and so much more. The 'Crap App Of The Week' involved losing your clothes. www.talktech.com.au
Tuesday Jun 09, 2020
Tuesday Jun 09, 2020
Douglas Shire Council today adopted the Schedule of Fees and Charges for 2020/21, which is touted as a more equitable ‘user pays’ system and includes discounts for not-for-profit groups. Council will work closely with the Economic Recovery Group and consider further measures during the preparation of the Budget. FAB FM's Paul Makin looks at the 'Fors' and 'Againsts' at the meeting and answers the question "Is it a sensible outcome at this time for the Douglas Shire"?
https://douglas.qld.gov.au/rex-smeal-park-hire-fees-reduced/
https://douglas.qld.gov.au/staged-re-open-date-set-for-port-douglas-markets/
Monday Jun 08, 2020
Monday Jun 08, 2020
Mayor Michael Kerr chats with FAB FM's Paul Makin about all things Douglas including tomorrows special meeting of Council, Mossman lights up and the switch is thrown tonight, residents asked to respect their neighbours and much more in this weeks Podcast.
Monday Jun 01, 2020
Monday Jun 01, 2020
Douglas Shire Mayor Michael Kerr has his say on whether QLD's borders should be re-opened before September plus a new playground will be built but only with community consultation, plus more AND a special meeting of the DSC tomorrow. What's on the agenda? FAB FM's Paul Makin finds out.