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Kym Rowley talks to Paul about Council Report 28Nov19

Tin Shed boss and Council aspirant Kym Rowley talks to Paul about the report done on the economic state of the Douglas Shire Council. It's author wants to remain in the background but Kym says he backs the resident, ratepayer and former businessman who prepared it 100%. Kym also talks about the Tin Shed hitting the pause button on the takeover of the Choo Choos Cafe and the Bally Hooley Railway. https://www.newsport.com.au/2019/november/report-alleges-decline-of-shires-economic-base-post-de-amalgamation/

Darcy From Daintree chats to Paul about lousy reception in the rainforest 27Nov19

Mike D'Arcy who runs D'Arcy of Daintree Tours chats with Paul about the TV 'Blackspot' funding and how a report into how many are affected may be wrong.The cost to rectify it may also be off the mark.

https://darcyofdaintree.com.au/

Paul is interviewed by David And Will From Adelaide Radio Station 5AA

Paul is interviewed by David and Will from Radio 5AA in Adelaide about his time with Today Tonight in that city. The show has just been axed after 25 years despite the fact it's still top of the ratings.

Paul chats with swinging truck door victim Roger Hill 26Nov19

Tourist Roger Hill a little worse for wear after a swinging truck door hit him in the head as he was standing near his hire car on the road near the FAB FM Studios. Now he's off to Mossman Hospital to have some stitches to his ear. The silver truck didn’t stop and may not realise his open back door hit Roger who’s from Melbourne. His wife Jocelyn will join her husband at the Hospital. Unfortunate incident but he’s not seriously injured so that’s the main thing.

If you’re the driver of the truck contact Police.

Mayor Julia Leu chats to Paul about all things Douglas Shire

Mayor Julia Leu chats with Paul about all things Douglas Shire including the controversial letter that local GP Dr Alex Bernhardi received back from Council that basically states the DSC doesn't have a written policy in regard to who decides on purchase and use of pesticides, doesn't have a list of purchased pesticides, doesn't have records of how much and at which locations pesticides are used. Things came to a head when a Council employee swore at a tourist while spraying what's believed to be Glyphosate.  The Mayor also talks about her trip to Canberra where she'll be pushing water security issues.

Dr Alex chats to Paul about the Councils use of harmful chemicals

FAB FM'S Medicine Lady Dr. Alex Bernhardi tells Paul that she believes is the Douglas Shire Council's Council's attitude to their chemical use in not a good one. The Doc says it's not only harming the environment and human health but it also has a damaging impact on tourism and the local economy. It all came to a head when a DSC worker swore at a tourist while spraying pesticide believed to be Glyphosate. Glyphosate is used in 'Roundup' and is banned in many Countries. Dr Bernhardi lodged an RTI request at the DSC back in June this year for them to disclose qualities, quantities and location of DSC's pesticide use AND their response was jaw dropping. In the following Podcast the Mayor Julia Leu faces questions about that controversial letter from Council.

Senior Sergeant Damian Meadows chats to Paul about the serious incident in Port Friday night 20Nov19

Police are continuing their investigation into that alleged assault in Port Douglas last Friday night. A 75-year-old woman was found unconscious on the side of the road on Nautilus street near Mitre Street at around 8:30pm with serious head injuries. She was rushed to Mossman Hospital in a serious condition but is now back home safe and sound. There is no indication of an attempted robbery and she was found with all her possessions and valuables. Port Douglas Police Senior Sergeant Damian Meadows chats to Paul about the matter and how The Douglas Shire needs to have better lighting in many local streets. Damian also has some suggestions for residents who go walking early in the morning OR late at night.

Aeron Holzhauser chats to Paul about putting smiles on kids in care this Christmas 20Nov19

 

The Port Douglas Fire and Rescue Station at 5 Port Douglas Road is the designated point for the community to drop off pressies this Christmas for kids in care in our Shire. The Qld Government initiative is called 'KIDS IN CARE CHRISTMAS GIFT DONATION DRIVE' Paul spoke with Port Station Officer Aeron Holzhauser about the drive that will put smiles on the faces of kids aged from babies to 18 years.  www.qld.gov.au/bringasmiletoachild is the link to go to for more information.

 

 

Richard Pascoe chats to Paul about all things Tech 15Nov19

FAB FM's Tech Guy Richard Pascoe talks to Paul in his regular Friday segment about all things tech including his 'Crap App ' of the week which is called 'Animal Restaurant'. You just know it's going to be awful don't you?

Mike Steele chats to Paul about Care Alert Smart Dialler 15th Nov 19.mp3

Mike Steele chats to Paul about the Care Alert Smart Dialler and how people who have been approved for My Aged Care can get it for FREE! The device is a perfect Christmas gift for someone who lives alone. The Care Alert Smart Dialler can literally save a life, as it did with Paul's Mum.