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Matt Summervile, Reptile Expert From Hartleys Crocodile Adventures, Chats To Gazza About Komodo Dragons

Matt Summervile, Reptile Expert from Hartleys Crocodile Adventures, chats to Gazza about Komodo Dragons.

They discuss where they can be found, how big and old they get and what they eat.

Matt also talks about Kozzie, the friendly Komodo that can be seen at Hartleys.

 

Richard Pascoe talks to Paul about all things tech 21Feb20

Tech Guy Richard Pascoe chats with Paul about all things tech, including the news that 'flip' phones have made a return. Richard also has his popular 'Crap App Of The Week' and it's one that can destroy your personal memories. www.talktech.com

 

Dr David Rathmell Melanoma Check Mon20Jan20

Melanoma of the skin is the fourth most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australia with around 16,000 people diagnosed each year. Sadly, of those who are diagnosed about 2,000 will die each year, despite Melanoma being largely a preventable cancer. If you are concerned about a change in your skin or want a sensible check see a doctor and while you're here on hols you might like to know there's an expert in skin cancers in Port Douglas. Dr Dave Rathmell at Port Village Medical Centre has told FAB FM'S Paul Makin that a regular skin check is key to prevention.  www.portdoctors.com.au/

April Mansfield chats to Paul about the new releases from Event 19Feb20

April Mansfield from Event Cinemas chats to Paul about the single movie release this week that stars a man who is perfectly cast in the role. Harrison Ford is not comfortable around people, so it's fitting he plays the lead in 'The Call Of The Wild'. https://www.eventcinemas.com.au/Cinema/Cairns-Smithfield#G+

Hartley's Bird Team Leader Siobhan Collett Chats To Gazza About The Cassowary

Hartley's Bird Team Leader Siobhan Collett chats to Gazza about the Cassowary. Siobhan explains exactly what they are, where to find them, their vulnerability and their extreme importance to the ecosystem in the Daintree.

Kym Rowley calls for external investigation into purchase of Daintree land 18Feb20

Tin Shed and Mossman Golf Club boss Kym Rowley has called for an external investigation into the Douglas Shire Council's purchase of a block of land in the Daintree and their proposed use of the property. The 376 hectare block was purchased with ratepayer money last year.  Kym, who's a candidate in the upcoming Local Government Elections, says ratepayers were lead to believe the land, snapped up for close to a million dollars,  would be used to offset the Councils carbon footprint. Now it seems they have a myriad of ideas in the pipeline. Kym chats with Paul about his concerns.

Hartleys River Cruise With Paul & Renee 14Feb20

Paul took a river cruise with Hartley's Crocodile Adventures and joined a full boat to see Crocs up close. Renee was the guide and is very knowledgeable but even she didn't expect how Paul would react when it got close up and personal. https://www.crocodileadventures.com/

Gerry Ireland chats with Paul about the Shire's economic future 17Feb20

Tourism advocate Gerry Ireland has started an online petition on Change.org to garner signatures for what he says is conflicting information about our economic situation as a Shire. Gerry reckons recent headlines in a local newspaper about how our Shire is travelling don't stack up and in his opinion The Douglas Shire Council have got it wrong. He sat down with Paul Makin to chat about his mission to shine a light on the situation.

Richard Pascoe chats to Paul about all things tech 14Feb20

Richard Pascoe chats to Paul about all things tech including a weird online taste test that involves testicles. Richard also defends Apple over their 41 million dollar fine for so called 'slowing down' of old Apple phones. His crap app of the week is also featured in this podcast.

April Mansfield with the latest releases from Event Thu13Feb20

April Mansfield chats to Paul about the latest releases including a new movie version of the hit tv series 'Fantasy Island' but this time it's a horror movie. 3 other releases are also discussed today.