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April Mansfield Event Cinemas 08Aug19

Paul chats with April Mansfield about the upcoming movies at Event Cinemas including Bryan Brown's new film 'Palm Beach'

 

https://www.eventcinemas.com.au/Movie/Palm-Beach

Great Moscow Circus Interviews 07Aug19

Paul chats with members of The Great Moscow Circus which is making history with a first ever visit to Port Douglas.

In the studio was Mark Edgley who's family is synonymous with circus and entertainment in Australia

PORT DOUGLAS
7 - 11 August
Reynolds Park - Davidson St.

https://www.thegreatmoscowcircus.com.au/

Karen Renouf Thomas And Peter Merrick with_Gazza regarding Mobility Aids 06Aug19

Gazza catches up with Karen Renouf-Thomas and Peter Merrick to discuss ‘Lids 4 Kids’.

Mossman Rotary have been amazed with the Douglas Shire’s response to collecting plastic lids in order to produce life changing Mobility Aids.

When asked whether a production plant would ever be feasible in FNQ, Karen’s response was a big YES!

Pic: Cairns Post

Variety Scott Williams interview with Paul Makin 06Aug19

Paul chats with the Community Head Of Engagement for the 35th Variety Club Bash Bondi To Batt Reef. 92 cars and 300 men and women raising money for the kids charity Variety. 4300 K's of dust and gravel before arriving in Port Douglas to a hero's welcome.

Dr Alex Bernhardi re 'Think Tank' Meeting 05Aug2019

Paul chats with Dr Alex Bernhardi after the first 'Think Tank' held at the CWA Hall in Mossman. Dr Bernhardi who is also FAB FM's 'Medicine Lady' organised the meeting which heard from a number of speakers who have fresh new ideas to improve lives and the economy of the Douglas Shire  

Gerry Ireland re 'Think Tank' Meeting 05Aug2019

Paul chats with tourism advocate Gerry Ireland after his talk at the first 'Think Tank' meeting held at the CWA Hall in Mossman. Organised by local GP Dr Alex Bernhardi, the meeting heard from a number of speakers who have fresh new ideas to improve lives and the economy of the Douglas Shire

Terry Maloney Interview re 'Think Tank' Meeting 05Aug19

Paul chats with Terry Maloney after his talk at the first 'Think Tank' held at the CWA Hall in Mossman. Organised by local GP Dr Alex Bernhardi, the meeting heard from a number of speakers who have fresh new ideas to improve lives and the economy of the Douglas Shire  

Variety Meg and John Williamson Interview with Paul Makin 06Aug19

Paul chats to Wonder Woman and discovers her hubby is singing and writing legend John Williamson. John and Meg joined hundreds of others to do the Bondi to Batt Reef Variety Club Bash. 4300K's through the outback, a place that John feels very much at home in. Our FAB FM breakfast presenter also got a scoop for listeners when John revealed he has written a brand new song. He's swapped an Emu for a Crow.

Mayor Julia Leu 05Aug19

Paul chats with Mayor Julia Leu about all things Douglas Shire.

Paul asks her about not having a dedicated Economic Development Officer on Council with experience in that field.

That information was revealed in the Think Tank meeting at Mossman last weekend that FAB FM attended.

The only local media to do so.

Costa_Interview_Wrap_Up_With_Paul_Fri02Aug19

The Douglas Garden Awards is over for another year!

 

Douglas Shire Council  launched the second edition of the popular competition, calling on residents and businesses to “Let it Grow’” in 2019.

 

ABC’s Gardening Australia host Costa Georgiadis has spent the last two days judging local gardens and rubbing shoulders with Douglas Shire greenthumbs.

 

FAB FM was at last nights award presentations at the Community Hall in Port Douglas.

 

Costa inspired everyone ....the best presenter Logie winner was glowing in his praise for this years awards