Episodes
Wednesday Aug 02, 2023
Douglas Conversations with Steve Barrett and Rita Merrick 26/7/23
Wednesday Aug 02, 2023
Wednesday Aug 02, 2023
Rita Merrick is a fascinating woman and her journey to the Douglas Shire is the stuff fairy tales are made of. From getting her dream job almost by accident to still working for Harley Street medical specialists in London while residing in Port Douglas she's been on a miraculous path. She's now gone on air as a Douglas FM announcer as well as being the local CWA's public speaking 'Queen'. Douglas Conversations host Steve Barrett sits down with Rita to share a truly remarkable life.
Tuesday Jul 25, 2023
Douglas Conversations With Steve Barrett and Keith Dickinson 19-7-23
Tuesday Jul 25, 2023
Tuesday Jul 25, 2023
Douglas Hockey Association is a Non for Profit sports organization dedicated to supporting and developing the sport of field hockey in the Douglas Shire, Mt Malloy, Mareeba Shire and Cooktown. One of the driving forces behind this growing sport in the Douglas Shire is Keith Dickinson. Once again host Steve Barrett has found a very interesting local who took over the role from a stalwart of the game. Now he's determined to make it even more successful. Enjoy this weeks Douglas Conversations. https://www.douglashockey.org/
Sunday Jul 16, 2023
Douglas Conversations with Steve Barrett and John and Annette Anich 12-7-23
Sunday Jul 16, 2023
Sunday Jul 16, 2023
John and Annette Anich have had a remarkable life and are stalwarts of the Douglas Shire. Cane farming, running a Apothecary and always generous in all their endeavours. John Anich was awarded an OAM in the 2003 Queens Birthday Honours for service to the community of Mossman through aged and youth welfare organisations. The Anich's have made the Douglas Shire better over many decades. Douglas Conversations with Steve Barrett is heard every Wednesday at 1pm and repeated on Sundays at 3pm on Douglas FM
Friday Jul 07, 2023
Douglas Conversations with Steve Barrett and Paul Makin 05-7-23
Friday Jul 07, 2023
Friday Jul 07, 2023
He's been in the Australian media for 60 years and now Paul Makin is a volunteer with Community Radio Station Douglas FM in Port Douglas conducting 'Makin in the Morning' program between 9am and noon Mondays,Wednesdays and Fridays. He has been instrumental in the setting up of this community asset and is now passing on all that experience in the form of training for volunteers who have put their hand up to go on air or do something behind the scene. Steve Barrett himself was taught by Paul in the ways of radio before his first program went to air. In this episode the tables are turned and Steve asks the questions of this media stalwart. Douglas Conversations goes to air on Douglas FM 101.5 every Wednesday at 1pm and repeated on Sundays at 3pm. ***Please note we don't play songs in full on podcast to respect copyright.***
Sunday Jul 02, 2023
Sunday Jul 02, 2023
Resolute Ready was founded by the families of Veterans and First Responders to give support through mental and physical trauma. Their vision is to empower people through education, to advance social and public welfare and to improve and support Global Mental Health and Educational Initiatives. Their CEO Lydia Hall spoke to Douglas FM's Paul Makin. https://resoluteready.com/
Thursday Jun 29, 2023
Douglas Conversations with Steve Barrett and Altouise DeVaughn 28-6-23
Thursday Jun 29, 2023
Thursday Jun 29, 2023
She's an opera performer of the highest calibre and we're lucky to have her in the Douglas Shire. When songbird Altouise DeVaughn isn't on stage she takes on the role of singing teacher at the Clink Theatre in Port Douglas. Her choir ‘Voices of the North’ have won many awards and accolades under her direction. But what of her early life and how did she end up in Port? Douglas Conversations Steve Barrett delves into her life's journey and discovers a wonderful story.
Thursday Jun 22, 2023
Douglas Conversations with Steve Barrett and Michael Kerr 21-6-23
Thursday Jun 22, 2023
Thursday Jun 22, 2023
From Hospitality to Paws and Claws Chief to directing musicals at the Clink Theatre to becoming Mayor of the Douglas Shire, it's all part of the extraordinary life of Michael Kerr and he's not slowing down anytime soon. Michael sits down with Steve Barrett for a very interesting Douglas conversation. #MichaelKerr
Thursday Jun 15, 2023
Douglas Conversations with Steve Barrett and Bill Wilkie 14-6-23
Thursday Jun 15, 2023
Thursday Jun 15, 2023
In what is 'Douglas Conversations very first interview, Steve Barrett is in conversation with tropical north Queensland author, Bill Wilkie. Bill's first book, 'The Daintree Blockade: the Battle for Australia's Tropical Rainforests', won the Premier's Award for Work of State Significance at the QLD Literary Awards in 2017. www.douglasfm.au https://www.billwilkie.com.au/
Wednesday Nov 02, 2022
Wednesday Nov 02, 2022
Multiple Golden Guitar winner, singer, songwriter Tom Curtain is one of our finest singer songwriters, that's a given but he's also a man of the land with an amazing knowledge and skills with horses and dogs. So mix that with his musical tralents and you have one hell of a travelling show. That show called the 'NOTHIN'S GONNA STOP US' Tour is on the road for six months starting in the NT and finishing up in South Australia. Finally he's close to us. It will also promote his latest album of the same name. It becomes abundantly clear when listening to his new 10-track offering its a rousing snapshot of life in outback Australia.
https://www.tomcurtain.com.au/tour/
TOUR DATES
Friday 21 October – Katherine Outback Experience - Katherine - NT
Saturday 22 October – Darwin Riding for Disabled – Darwin - NT
Fri 28 October – Dalrymple Equestrian Centre Indoor Arena - Charters Towers - QLD
Sat 29 October – Rupertswood and District horse and Pony Club - Townsville - QLD
Sun 30 October – Mungalla Station - Ingham - QLD
Fri 4 November – Pyramid Polocrosse - Gordonvale, QLD
Sat 5 November – Mareeba Pony Club – Mareeba - QLD
Sun 6 November – Greenvale Campdraft Grounds - Greenvale - QLD
Fri 11 November - Bowen Turf Club – Bowen - QLD
Sat 12 November – St Helens Bowls Club – Calen - QLD
Sun 13 November – Capella Showground – Capella - QLD
Fri 18 November – Central Queensland Livestock Exchange (CQLX) – Gracemere - QLD
Sat 19 November - Mundubbera Showground - Mundubbera - QLD
Sun 20 November – Kilkivan Sports Ground and Equestrian Centre Indoor Arena – Kilkivan - QLD
Fri 25 November – Bundaberg Recreational Precinct – Bundaberg - QLD
Sat 26 November – Kilcoy Cow Horse Club – Kilcoy - QLD
Sun 27 November – Redcliffe Showgrounds – Redcliffe - QLD
Fri 2 December - Peak Crossing Pub - Peak Crossing - QLD
Sat 3 December -Samford Showground – Samford – QLD
Sun 4 December – Redlands Horse and Pony Club – Redlands - QLD
Fri 9 December -Toowoomba Showground Indoor Arena – Toowoomba - QLD
Sat 10 December -Maidenwell Sport Ground – Maidenwell - QLD
Fri 6 January – Kumbia Racecourse – Kumbia - QLD
Sat 7 January – Stanthorpe Showground – Stanthorpe - QLD
Sun 8 January – Tenterfield Showground – Tenterfield - NSW
Fri 13 January - Glen Innes Showground – Glen Innes - NSW
Sat 14 January – Warialda Showground – Warialda – NSW
Sun 15 January – Armidale Showground – Armadale – NSW
Tue 17 January – Spring Creek, Loomberah – Tamworth – NSW
Thu 19 January - Spring Creek, Loomberah – Tamworth – NSW
Sat 28 January – Mudgee Showground – Mudgee - NSW
Sun 29 January – Molong Campdraft Ground – Molong - NSW
Fri 3 February – Hillston Showground – Hillston - NSW
Sun 5 February – Spring Spur – Bright - VIC
Fri 10 February – Bundalong Tavern – Yarrawonga - VIC
Fri 17 February – Ararat Pony Club, Ararat - VIC
Sun 19 February – Healesville Pony Club – Healesville - VIC
Fri 24 February – Mornington Peninsular Pony Club - Mornington – VIC
Fri 31 March – Eudunda Showground – Eudunda - SA
Saturday 1 April – Waikerie Pony Club – Waikerie - SA
Fri 7 April – Barossa Helicopters – Lyndoch – SA
Sun 9 April – Melrose Showground – Melrose – SA
*Further dates to be announced
Friday Sep 30, 2022
Friday Sep 30, 2022
The Shire lost a stalwart of the Port Douglas Crocs last Thursday the 22nd September. Kenneth Leslie Skinner died peacefully in Mossman Hospital. He was 73. However, Kenneth Skinner was better known as Kenny the Croc, the Port Douglas Crocs mascot for many years. Kenny would lead out the team in his croc suit and hi-five them onto the ground. He was also popular with the kids. Kenny and kids got along so well he took a personal interest in their sporting future through the Port Douglas Junior Crocs AFL Club. It’s estimated he raised $100,000 or more when he started a regular raffle at the Central Hotel. Paul Makin chats with cousin and best mate Gil Julin about Kenny's early days and how this real natural born character ended up in Port.