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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.

Hartley's Wildlife Expert Billy Collett Chats To Gazza About Snakes and In Particular Snake Safety

Billy Collett, wildlife expert, from Hartley's Crocodile Adventures, chats to Gazza about his passion.... snakes. Their conversation includes the safety aspects and what to do should you get bitten. For more details on Hartley's Crocodile Adventures situated at Wangetti, visit crocodileadventures.com

 

Carey Wont Accept Watchdog Ruling 12Feb20

Douglas Shire Councillor David Carey wont accept The Independent Council Election Observer's ruling on Mayoral Candidate Michael Kerr concerning an interview he did on FAB FM. The Local Government Association of Queensland set up the integrity watchdog to vet the claims of council election candidates in the coming elections. It's headed up by retired judge John Robertson, formerly of the District Court and Planning and Environment Court, a man of great integrity. On 26 January 2020, the ICEO received a review request from Cr David Carey. His review related to an interview that day on FAB FM in which Cr Carey alleges that Cr Michael Kerr made a false statement to the effect "we are slugging investors more than they pay anywhere else in the country". But in their findings and after Cr Kerr provided a full explanation to the ICEO supported by a range of documentation, the ICEO ruled “in those circumstances the ICEO does not uphold the review request.” They went on to say "Firstly, it is clear from the recording of the interview Cr Kerr qualified his comment" That was done with an "IF" that is heard on the recording, he actually says "If we are slugging investors more than they pay anywhere else in the country" The ICEO went on to say "Secondly, in the context of the interview, his actual comment seems to be an expression of his personal opinion and not a statement of fact. The ICEO also made it very clear that they don't want to interfere in robust debate leading up to the LG election in March, something we fully support here at FAB FM. Cr Michael Kerr did NOT make false or misleading statements according to the watchdog but Cr Carey wont accept the umpires decision. Paul Makin has his say on the matter.