Douglas FM Radio Port Douglas Mossman

Michael spoke with Branden and Mark from Rainforest Rescue about their strategies; how important the Daintree community is to them; and what they mean by "The Daintree Rainforest doesn't need saving".

Chris Barber is the Facility Manager at Paws and Claws and he details his involvement with pets since an early age, including his time with Huskies in Canada and Far Northern Europe. A great champion of our pets, its great to know that Paws and Claws is in such great hands. Want to have your pets minded whilst you're away ? Listen in!

Ross Wood is the President of the local Marine Rescue and he comes onto the show to outline how the Organisation has grown and how it will soon be renamed Marine Rescue Queensland and participate on an equal footing with the Police and the SES in general disaster management under the umbrella of the Queensland Government

A brilliant chat with two of our First Nations people, covering heir early childhood all the way to the present moment and their love for music which has bound them together for over 60 years. Must listen!

Lisa Scomazzon is the current Mayor of the Douglas Shire. She joins Steve for a chat, not about her current roll, but of her life and her families' influence in the Douglas Shire. It's a great show!

Adrian is the host of our Saturday morning Sports Show and on Douglas Conversations he chats about his own journey in the sports arena. Great listening!

I am constantly amazed at to how people come to the Douglas Shire. John's journey started in Mauritius and he is now a permanent resident of the Daintree Rainforest. How could this be? Enjoy this great story!

Hail all Golfers! Have you ever wondered what it would be like to play on the US PGA Golf Circuit? Well, listen up as our guest today is one of our own who joined the PGA Circuit and beat the fabled Arnold Palmer. Welcome Bob Stanton!

One of our Shire's most iconic brands is the famous Moccas Pies and today we are pleased to have on the show Nigel Quinn. the master baker! Enjoy!

One of our newly elected Members of the Douglas Shire Council, Steve chats with Michael to discover how he reacted to winning his election and what happened next. Enjoy!

Our newest hostess on DouglasFM, Tanya brings a wealth of support for the wonderful Volunteers of the Douglas Community with her Drive Home show each Monday from 4 to 6 pm. A very dedicated and enthusiastic Volunteer in our Community, here is Tanya!

You should have heard of the Mens Shed. Well, there is now a She Shed! We chat to Rachel Foster, the Facilitator of the Mossman She Shed and a very entertaining person to boot! Enjoy!

Colin is currently the owner and skipper of the luxury charter catamaran "Indigo" Previously a farm lad, he escaped to Port to pursue his love of the sea. Enjoy!

Bruce has had a very interesting corporate career before arriving in Port. Currently a Committee Member of the Port Douglas Yacht Club and an avid "boatie". Enjoy!

Allison is a new Host on DouglasFM with her Saturday Show on Saturdays from 9.00am to 11.00am. She has had a wonderful career starting in the Media Section of BHP. Now Chief Power Tool Advisor at Home Hardware in Mossman, here Allison describes many facets of her life including a cancer attack. Enjoy!

A great guest who is having a wonderful life travelling the world, plying his craft as a butcher and now the joint owner of Port Seafood in Warner Street. Enjoy!

Australia’s best ice cream is right here in Port Douglas and the company has the gongs to prove it. Owners Michelle and David Middleton are celebrating a string of trophies from the Royal Queensland Awards, solidifying their status as champions in the Australian Ice cream Sorbet, and Gelato scene. Now, they're setting their sights on Sydney's prestigious competition, ready to take on the toughest...

One of the driving forces behind the Douglas Hockey Association is Keith Dickinson and he's super serious about the sport BUT in recent times the 'Black Dog' has attacked Keith causing a major disruption to his life. On this edition of Douglas Conversations Paul Makin chats with a man who's well and truly chained that dog up. He now returns to DC to help others in their fight against falling into...

Michelle Daly has been around the world but eventually, through home sickness, came back to Australia with her husband to take over her mothers hair dressing business in Mossman. From there she built a real community orientated business where the customer comes first. She's been in the hair game for 40 years but admits she hasn't stopped learning. On this Douglas FM podcast she gives advice on you...

Sharon Beechey is now operating a cafe in Mossman but she's had an interesting journey getting to where she is today. She started her life in Ettalong NSW but was here in Port when the Sheraton was built. Hospitality is in her DNA so operating her current business is a given. But like so many women Netball has played a huge part in her life. In this podcast Douglas Conversations Steve Barrett delv...

A spruiker, a footballer, a cane toad caller, and now the 'The Wedding Guy', Nick Gibson has certainly not let the grass grow under him. A well know local, he's what you call a loveable larikan. Nick brings over two decades of expertise in professional public speaking. With a colourful personality and a fantastic sense of humour, Nick is renowned for his charismatic presence and relaxed confidence...

When the 2023 Cairns AFL premiership match between the Port Douglas Crocs and Cairns Saints threw up a Crocs win, Captain Ben McPhee was a very satisfied man. The game was a tightly fought-out affair with Port Douglas holding sway at every change to eventually run out 34-point winners. Captain Mcphee was full of praise for his team who were challenged but fought hard all day to get the result requ...

In the world of hospitality, Paul McMahon's name is synonymous with success. Starting his career in hotel management at a young age, Paul's gained valuable experience in Victoria, NSW and Queensland. His keen eye for opportunity led him to the far north where he seized the chance to purchase the Mossman Hotel. This strategic move was followed by the takeover of the Barrier Reef Tavern, further sol...

On this Douglas Conversations podcast host Steve Barrett looks into the dynamic world of sports, focusing on community and progression. His guest is Caity Walsh, a pivotal member of the Port Douglas Crocs' senior women's team in the 2024 AFL Cairns League. This season signifies a significant juncture as the Senior Women's Team made its debut, enabling talented players like Caity and her peers from...

With the local Government elections on Saturday March 16, the Douglas Shire Rate Payers Association (DSRA) present the candidates who accepted an invitation to speak to the people at their forum held at the Oaks Resort Port Douglas. The forum was also history making, being broadcast on 101.5 Douglas FM for the very first time. The candidates speaking directly to you are in the order presented at t...