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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.

 

 

Paul Makin attends the Council's Ordinary Meeting today and has his say

Douglas Shire Council held an Ordinary Meeting today and although we were given scant clues to the possible use of that controversial block of land in the Daintree that Council bought with ratepayers money, no real 'details' emerged. A positive move to assist victims of domestic abuse by providing them with accommodation in the Shire, something long overdue. There's still no plan to shore up water security for the Shire, just a talk fest. The local media was lampooned by one councillor for not saying enough positive things about the current Council and their 'many' great achievements and the Wonga Beach 'hoons' and their out of control quad bikes was brought up again. Wonga-ites have had a gutful but still no real action by Council on that front either. A Wonga local has his say. A Wangetti Trail update and the local Chamber Of Commerce approached Council for a small grant. 

Local Govt Watchdog Throws Out Complaint11Feb20

A QLD Local Government Watchdog has thrown out a complaint against a sitting Douglas Shire Councillor made by a fellow Councillor. Content from an interview carried out on FAB FM was at the heart of the complaint. Cr Michael Kerr was cleared by The Independent Council Election Observer. You listen to the comments in FULL and be the judge. The man who would be Mayor is resilient and says it's full steam ahead to the election on March 28th.

The Bus Shelter Debate with Lisa and Louise 07Feb20

DSC candidate Lisa Scomazzon and concerned parent Louise Wall talk lack of bus shelters in the Douglas Shire with FAB FM's Paul Makin. Students are exposed to the hot sun and rain in Port Gardens but it's not the only area in the Douglas Shire that's needing such infrastructure. Paul has the problem outlined by these two concerned citizens and in the report we have the latest on what the Council is doing about it.

 

 

 

Tech Guy Richard Pascoe chats to Paul07Feb20

FAB FM’s Tech Guy Richard Pascoe talks all things cyberspace and beyond with Paul including the impact Coronavirus is having on the tech community. https://adelaidetechguy.com.au/