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Local Government Election SHOCK! Bruce is back and he tells us why.

Well in a Local Government Election shock announcement FORMER Candidate Bruce Clarke has told FAB FM this evening he's back in the race. Last week he told the Shire through our radio station that he was being forced out because of heart problems. But a clean bill of health from his doctor and being told he CAN'T pull out has put him back on the hustings. Bruce explains the turnabout to FAB FM's Paul Makin and how he wants to proceed towards March 28th.

FAB FM Tech Guy Richard Pascoe tallks tech with Paul 13Mar20

FAB FM's Tech Guy Richard Pascoe with Paul Makin discussing all things tech. Web browsers, which one is the most popular? Time to clean your computer or phone? sure is! The Samsung Galaxy S 20 is out and Richard roads tests the new model. And the 'Crap App' of the week is called Chubby Buttons. www.talktech.com

 

Mayoral candidate Michael Kerr and FAB FM's 'Medicine Lady' Dr Alex Bernhardi on the front foot with Coronavirus

Mayoral candidate Michael Kerr and FAB FM's 'Medicine Lady' Alex Bernhardi in the studio with Paul Makin this afternoon to talk Coronavirus and it's effects on locals, business's and visitors. Our Shire will be affected, that's a given, so best to be prepared but at the same time it's not a time to panic but get on the front foot. National Coronavirus hotline 1800 020 080  www.healthdirect.gov.au

It's Gone off! The tin Shed and Mossman Golf Club Jackpot has been won says Kym Rowley

Tin Shed and Mossman Golf Club  boss Kym Rowley says the clubs 'Jackpot' has gone off and the local who won the cash got very excited. Her name? Kym tells us first up in this interview with Paul.

Hartley's Expert Emma Catches Up With Gazza To Talk About Their Cotton Top Tamarin Monkeys

Hartley's expert Emma catches up with Gazza to talk about their Cotton Top Tamarin Monkeys.

They discuss where they can be found, what they eat, their breeding & family structure and some of the threats these small monkeys face.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison on the business stimulus package in response to Coronavirus

PM Scott Morrison in Canberra on the Federal Government stimulus package to help businesses survive the impact of the Coronavirus. 

April Mansfield chats to Paul about Event's latest movies releases

April Mansfield from Event Cinemas chats to Paul about the latest movie releases including one that features a character that CANT be destroyed. https://www.eventcinemas.com.au/Cinema/Cairns-Smithfield#G+

Mossman's Bruce Clarke is out of the Local Govt race and he explains the full reasons why he made the bombshell decision

It's an election bombshell. Bruce Clarke, one of the high profile candidates in this months Local Government elections, has pulled the plug on his campaign. He explains the reasons why he had to do it to FAB FM's Paul Makin. The passionate Mossman local reckons it's one of the hardest decisions he's ever made. 

Lawrence Mason from the Daintree Marketing Co-op on last nights meeting with Local Govt Candidates 10 Mar20

Last night there was a gathering of the candidates for Council at Heritage Lodge hosted by the Daintree Marketing Cooperative (DMC). The DMC represents local businesses including tour operators, accommodation, restaurants, cafes and much more in the World Heritage area. With the exception of two new candidates it was a full house. Lawrence Mason from the DMC chats to Paul about how the function went and what his members got out of it.

The Douglas Shire Ratepayers Assoc wanted you to meet the candidates BUT not all of them fronted up to face the people

The Mossman Bowls Club was the venue for the Douglas Shire Ratepayers Association's public forum featuring candidates for this months Local Government Elections on March 28th. A big crowd turned up to listen to the hopefuls, but two sitting Councillors gave the event a miss. One new candidate couldn't make it on doctors orders but will be back on the hustings soon, however Peter McKeown, Terry Melchert, Kym Rowley, Natalie Johnson, Steve Cruikshank, Lisa Scomazzon, Mayoral candidates Michael Kerr and the incumbent Julia Leu came along to reveal their vision for the Shire going forward. Paul Makin was at the event for this podcast report.