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Makin Media Fab FM Radio starting broadcasting remotely from Adelaide on 25 April 2018, whilst a new dedicated studio was built in Port Douglas Queensland.

The station officially started broadcasting from the new studio in Port Douglas on 05 November 2018 where Paul hosted his breakfast show "Makin in the Morning". Owners Paul and Marion Makin operated the station until they sold it to Douglas FM Community Radio in November 2022. They both continued to work in a voluntary capacity for two years, Paul as the Production Manager, and Marion as the Stati

on Manager, to assist the committee with the consolidation of the community radio station. Paul officially signed off on his radio career on 28 June 2024, culminating in 61 years in the media.

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Had the pleasure of a guided tour of Curtin Radio in Perth this morning and caught up with wonderful morning announcer A...
19/12/2024

Had the pleasure of a guided tour of Curtin Radio in Perth this morning and caught up with wonderful morning announcer Alan Symons who knew of Paul and his media background.

15/11/2024
We had the privilege of receiving a personal tour of the iconic Paragon Theatre in Childers, QLD, guided by its passiona...
27/09/2024

We had the privilege of receiving a personal tour of the iconic Paragon Theatre in Childers, QLD, guided by its passionate owner, Merissa Craft. The Paragon, a rare gem from the 1920s and proudly listed as a state heritage site, stands as a testament to vintage cinema and entertainment. Merissa, having purchased the theatre from her grandparents, lovingly restored the venue, breathing new life into its historic walls and reopening it to the public. But, with a heavy heart, she is now parting ways with this treasured piece of history.
It's being sold through Commercial Real Estate Childers. https://www.commercialrealestate.com.au/property/75-churchill-street-childers-qld-4660-2019237016

We had the privilege of receiving a personal tour of the iconic Paragon Theatre in Childers, QLD, guided by its passionate owner, Merissa Craft. The Paragon,...

Paul Makin and Leon Byner on The Court of public Opinion with Jeremy Cordeaux AM recently. Jeremy Cordeaux
25/09/2024

Paul Makin and Leon Byner on The Court of public Opinion with Jeremy Cordeaux AM recently.

Jeremy Cordeaux

In this lively episode, radio veterans Paul Makin, Leon Byner, and Jeremy Cordeaux discuss a wide range of topics, including global politics, the state of democracy, the challenges facing Australia, and the current state of radio broadcasting. The conversation touches on the shifting political lands...

Paul Makin was interviewed by Jeremy Cordeaux AM recently on his radio show The Court of Public Opinion - a must-listen ...
25/09/2024

Paul Makin was interviewed by Jeremy Cordeaux AM recently on his radio show The Court of Public Opinion - a must-listen podcast for those seeking daily opinions from a seasoned journalist.

https://omny.fm/shows/the-court-of-public-opinion-with-jeremy-cordeaux/live-radio-wars-how-paul-makin-and-jeremy-cordeaux

Jeremy Cordeaux

In this interview, Paul Makin and Jeremy Cordeaux engage in a lively discussion about their experiences in radio, Australian culture, and politics. They reminisce about the golden days of radio, the colorful characters they’ve encountered, and their concerns about the current state of Australian s...

31/08/2024

Doctors gave her just three weeks to live, but now three months on, this brave Adelaide girl continues to defy the odds.

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Fab FM Radio broadcasts from their studio located in the historic Bally Hooley Railway Building located at the Crystalbrook Superyacht Marina Port Douglas. They are the ‘Radio Station at the Railway Station’.

Our Charter is to promote a thriving, sustainable tourism industry within our region whilst creating awareness on the importance of protecting and respecting our environment. We strongly believe that you can’t have one without the other.