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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/

 

 

Douglas Conversations with Steve Barrett and John and Annette Anich 12-7-23

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 

 

Douglas Conversations with Steve Barrett and Paul Makin 05-7-23

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.***

Douglas FM’s Paul Makin Chats To The CEO Of Resolute Ready Lydia Hall About This Very Special Organisation

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/

 

Douglas Conversations with Steve Barrett and Altouise DeVaughn 28-6-23

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. 

Douglas Conversations with Steve Barrett and Michael Kerr 21-6-23

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

Douglas Conversations with Steve Barrett and Bill Wilkie 14-6-23

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/