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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.

FAB FM Tech guy Richard Pascoe chats to Paul about all things tech 06Mar20

FAB FM Tech guy Richard Pascoe chats to Paul about all things tech including the 'Crap App' of the week. This week it's one that gives you a 'Ring'

Local Government candidate Peter McKeown chats to Paul about the continuing dirty tactics 05Mar20

Local Government candidate Peter McKeown chats to Paul about the continuing dirty tactics being used during this election. Only certain candidates are being targeted like Michael Kerr, who's running for Mayor, Lisa Scomazzon, Kym Rowley and Peter McKeown. The local businessman reckons it's a low act but nothing will stop him from reaching out to the ratepayer/voters in the Douglas Shire.

April Mansfield from Event Cinemas chats with Paul about the Latest Releases 05Mar20

Paul chats to April Mansfield about Event Cinemas releases including the much awaited 'The Invisible Man'. Head to Smithfield, which is the closest cinema to the Douglas Shire. https://www.eventcinemas.com.au/Cinema/Cairns-Smithfield#G+

 

Hartley's Wildlife Expert Emma Chats To Gazza About Koala's

Hartley's Wildlife expert Emma chats to Gazza about Koala's. Gazza finds out exactly where they can be found, their diet, how they raise their young and their current vulnerability. They also discuss the opportunity to get close and cuddly with a Koala at Hartleys. 

Mayoral candidate Michael Kerr chats to Paul and his front foot Coronavirus plan 04Mar20

Mayoral candidate Michael Kerr chats to Paul about his 'front foot' Coronavirus plan for the Shire if he becomes Mayor. His message is clear, be prepared, work as a community and don't panic. There is also a silver lining to this whole episode. Home grown tourism might increase greatly and Michael says we need to find ways to attract Aussies to our part of the world.

Council say Drop off your domestic green waste for FREE

Cleaning up your yard? Drop off your domestic green waste for FREE at Council’s Transfer Stations, Paul has full details.

Local Government candidate Kym Rowley chats to Paul about his letter to the editor concerning the DSSG 04Mar20

Candidate in the forthcoming Local Government election Kym Rowley is unhappy with the tactics of the Douglas Shire Sustainability Group in trying to pin down policies from new candidates before they've even been elected. The Tin Shed and Mossman Golf Club boss says the DSSG want to know what candidates will plan, budget and commit to. Kym says all of that is premature and impertinent from a group that only has 60 members. Besides says Kym we've heard it all before.

Local ratepayer Bob Francis chats to Paul about not playing fair in the Local Govt Election 03Mar20

Local ratepayer Bob Francis exposes some dirty tactics being used in the Local Government Election for the Douglas Shire. It's being aimed at two candidates, one a first timer and the other Mayoral candidate Michael Kerr. Bob talks to Paul Makin about the cowardly act.