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Douglas Conversations With Steve Barrett And Leanne Peterson 20/9/23

Prepare to be captivated by the remarkable tale of a woman who doesn't let a moment go to waste. Leanne Peterson, the unstoppable force behind the Nimrod Resort Apartments in picturesque Port Douglas, is a true go-getter. Leanne, along with her husband, embarked on this adventure almost a decade ago, trading in their Dairy Farm and two Tattslotto Shops in Gippsland for the serene beauty of Douglas. In her own words, they hit the jackpot by taking this leap of faith. Join host Steve Barrett as he uncovers the incredible journey and story of Leanne Peterson, a testament to the power of seizing opportunities and living life to the fullest. https://www.nimrod-apartments.com.au/

 

 

Douglas Conversations With Steve Barrett And Sgt Damian Meadows 13/9/23

During the 1980's Australians took the TV show A Country Practice to their hearts. Wandin Valley had it's local cop in the shape of Sgt. Frank Gilroy played by Brian Wenzel. Well in Port Douglas we have our own version of that fair dinkum country policeman in Sgt. Damian Meadows and like his TV counterpart he has a great love for his patch and the people who live in it. A man who works closely with the community and provides policing at a grass roots level. His journey to get to Port as it's 'Top Cop' is a very interesting one. Douglas Conversations host Steve Barrett turns the tables on the good Sgt as HE asks the questions.

Douglas Conversations with Steve Barrett and Ben McPhee 06/9/23

The Port Douglas Crocs AFL Team this year have gone Minor Premiers and have their eyes firmly focused on the flag. Captain Ben McPhee has been part of this very successful year and despite only arriving in the far north in 2022 he's risen quickly through the clubs ranks to become a true leader. Ben grew up on a dairy farm in Victoria and never imagined he'd end up in Port Douglas but it has been a journey filled with success.  Douglas Conversations host Steve Barrett chats to Ben about his life and footy.   

Douglas Conversations with Steve Barrett and Gary McIlroy 30/8/23

Gary McIlroy (Gazza) kicks off the day at Douglas FM with his very entertaining Breakfast Show five days a week. Gary moved to Port Douglas in 2018 after having presented an afternoon radio show across NQ from Innisfail. His radio career started in 1985 at the age of 18 and saw him working in the UK, New Zealand and Australia. Gary was once a long distance runner and has many strings to his bow.  Now he, his wife and parents call the Douglas Shire home. Host Steve Barrett chats with this self confessed radio junkie to find out the whole story and it's a compelling one.

Douglas Conversations with Steve Barrett and Phil Holloway 23/8/23

In this captivating episode of Douglas Conversations, Steve Barrett engages in a riveting conversation with a man whose reputation spans the vast expanse of the Douglas Shire: none other than Phil Holloway. With a storied career spanning decades in the real estate industry, Phil possesses an intimate familiarity with this region. Although Phil may be basking in the tranquility of semi-retirement today, his tenure at Century 21 in Port Douglas was marked by an unwavering commitment to delivering the utmost satisfaction to both his valued sellers and eager buyers. Yet, the multifaceted tale of Phil Holloway extends far beyond the realm of real estate. Delving into his early days as a dedicated educator, his remarkable generosity and boundless compassion illuminated the lives of countless students. His tireless dedication to bettering the lives of disabled children continues to yield profound benefits 

Douglas Conversations with Steve Barrett and Lewis Marano 16/8/23

At this years Douglas Australia Day Awards a young lad by the name of Lewis Marano took out the Junior Sports Award. Lewis is a football champion who won the golden boot and most valuable player at a soccer carnival attended by more than 500 participants. From Douglas, he represented Cairns in Townsville and won the Crad Evans Cup with his team. Along with his soccer achievements, Lewis has also made representative teams in cross country, touch football, athletics, and futsal. On this Douglas Conversations podcast Lewis chats with host Steve Barrett about his life and future goals. 

Douglas Conversations with Steve Barrett and Gail Cockburn 9/8/23

On this podcast Steve Barrett welcomes Gail Cockburn to the Douglas Conversations microphone. Gail is the Douglas Shire Volunteer Of The Year for 2023. She's an extremely hard-working volunteer archivist for the Douglas Shire Historical Society. She spent many hours setting up a database for all the artefacts which is now accessible to via the Society’s website. The Society is extremely proud of her incredible efforts. Gail has served the Douglas Shire Community as a volunteer over many years.

https://www.douglashistory.org.au/

Douglas Conversations With Steve Barrett And Sue Churchill 2/8/23

Sue Churchill is a woman whose heart beats in sync with the ocean's rhythm, Sue embarked on a global sailing expedition with her late spouse, relishing the vastness of the seas. Now grounded in Port Douglas, Sue embraces her landlubber status without complaint. Beyond her maritime exploits, Sue's expertise extends to the world of bats, a subject on which she has authored a comprehensive book. Douglas Conversations host Steve Barrett had the privilege of unearthing the layers of Sue's captivating persona, unveiling a narrative interwoven with tales of the sea and a profound understanding of nature's winged enigmas.

 

 

Douglas Conversations with Steve Barrett and Rita Merrick 26/7/23

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.

Douglas Conversations With Steve Barrett and Keith Dickinson 19-7-23

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/