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Injured Cop Aaron Izzard Back At Work

At 12.30am on Monday, September 3 last year, Public Safety Response Team officer Senior Constable Aaron Izzard was struck by a stolen vehicle in Brisbane in which he was carried a significant distance before falling heavily onto the road, sustaining serious life-threatening injuries as a result of the incident

 

Over three months Aaron spent 10 days in an induced coma in the Royal Brisbane & Women’s Hospital Intensive Care Unit, and in a head trauma unit and rehabilitation. He has faced many challenges adjusting to life and continues with his recovery to this day.

 

Aaron has recently returned to duty albeit in a reduced capacity at the Public Safety Response Team, however he has a long hard road of rehabilitation in front of him. Due to the extent of his injuries including a broken eye socket, fractured skull, and loss of sense of smell and taste, Aaron is limited in some physical aspects and also is unable to drive a motor vehicle.

 

Commissioner Ian Stewart welcomed Senior Constable Aaron Izzard back to work.

 

To assist Aaron on his recovery, the Public Safety Response Team have established an account to help support Aaron and his family through his rehabilitation

 

QBANK: Aaron IZZARD Fund

BSB: 704052

ACCOUNT: 100189013

Shaun Barry Interview re Australian Army Veterans Television Extras Acting

A group of Australian army veterans are forging new careers in the film and television industry as extras. Shaun Barry's company Extra Specialists helps find veterans work on the screen, often playing the kind of roles they had in real life.

 

A former soldier himself Shaun now has more than 650 people on the books including former police, firefighters and paramedics. When he was ruled too sick to serve in Afghanistan, he became consumed by guilt, thinking he had let his mates down. To his surprise, he found recovery began when he did a stunt training course and began getting work as an extra and that's when he thought others might like the extras work.

Jim Slade on Rock Star Bon Scott with Paul Makin

Legendary DJ Jim Slade talks to Paul Makin about some of the stars he’s met during his amazing career, including The Beatles.

Irene Thornton Former Wife of Bon Scott Interview with Paul Makin

In 1971 Adelaide girl Irene Thornton met Bon Scott, the lead singer for ACDC and her life was never the same. They married in 1972 and the relationship had its challenges.

Paul talks to Irene about her book on Bon “Have A Drink On Me” that sets the record straight. 

Richard Pascoe Fab FM Tech Guy 04Jan2019

Richard Pascoe is discussing everything Technology with Paul Makin. Richard is Fab FM’s Technology Consultant, Media Commentator, sharing solutions and advice for anything tech related.

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Michael Wolveridge Interview about 'Travels With My Clubs' with Paul Makin

Paul Makin interviews Mike Wolveridge about his book 'Travels With My Clubs'.  Becoming the first Englishman to join the USPGA Tour full time, Michael's story is a well written, often humorous collection of anecdotes concerning so many of the golfing greats and fascinating characters who became an essential part of this wonderful journey.

It outlines the early and professional golfing life of Michael prior to him joining with Peter Thomson and Commander John Harris to form one of the top international golf architectural firms.

 

Richard Pascoe Fab FM Tech Guy 28Dec2018

Richard Pascoe is discussing everything Technology with Paul Makin. Richard is Fab FM’s Technology Consultant, Media Commentator, sharing solutions and advice for anything tech related.

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Paul Makin Interview with Brian Wenzel about the passing of Penny Cook

Paul Makin Interview with Brian Wenzel who played the local Wandin Valley Cop, talking about the passing of Actor Penny Cook who died of Cancer at the age of 61. An award winning actress, Penny was well known for her role as Veterinarian Vicky Dean in A Country Practice.  She was also known for her work on The Restless Years, The Flying Doctors and as a presenter on The Great Outdoors.

Paul Makin Ralf Hadzic Fab FM Port Douglas & Tony Pilkington 5AA Adelaide

Phone call between Paul Makin & Ralf Hadzic Fab FM Port Douglas and Tony Pilkington 5AA Adelaide being played simultaneous in both places

Richard Pascoe Fab FM Tech Guy 21Dec2018

Richard Pascoe is discussing everything Technology with Paul Makin. Richard is Fab FM’s Technology Consultant, Media Commentator, sharing solutions and advice for anything tech related.

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