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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.

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.