tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post4784170233841474449..comments2019-07-15T16:24:31.137+10:00Comments on CairnsBlog.net: The rise and tragic fall of Cairns community radio - Part 1Michael P Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02890121680113642715noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-37608631220066810662010-03-29T02:03:16.723+10:002010-03-29T02:03:16.723+10:00Christina Wilson I started as an apprentice with ...Christina Wilson<br /><br />I started as an apprentice with Friday Roadshow then became alternate Monday Roadshow, Thursday Breakfast, rotation Party and Dance, Twilight Rock, Kim Coleman&#39;s New Releases, Country, &amp; I stood in to help on Gay FM, wheresover when someone needed time with family. I am stunned reading some of all of this but blogs first, twice to make sure my eyes did not deceive me, then squashing urges to run out door &amp; catch lift, wave down a truck, jump a train to get to Cairns from Adelaide IMMEDIATELY to see how I could help out then attempted to read all comments, then especially selected out names I am familiar with.<br /><br />I will be remembered &amp; by some forgotten as is our fate. Tony Hillier I would have to this day gripes with you about measures you yourself introduced into 4ccr but NEVER would I ever believe of you anything but that you were a first class thinker of integrity in regard to the meaningful importance of the existence of 4CCR. There was Blues Cruise...what was our Latvian programmer (Edgar!)...&amp; what about the brilliant girl on Country with the voice to die for...my voice was good but I was unbeknowns developing a rare voice disorder (no, I wasn&#39;t &quot;on drugs&quot; as I believe was said).<br /><br />I have phoned to contact 4CCR over the years, to attempt to maintain a relationship including by phoning as people did when I started as an apprentice &amp; then when I graduated to presenting. Experiences teach &amp; I had even gone to radio school inspired by the intrinsic importance of a population having the skills to run a radio station...it didn&#39;t work to phone as folks are often busy these days &amp; intimidating which I had never seen was the previous case. I tried to utilise the website but it was of limited use, &amp; I was looking for it now which brought me to this blog. Something has to be surely done to rescue this licence because its reach is excellent &amp; when I did attend AFTRS in Sydney, 1993, 4ccr had an excellent reputation for progressive radio &amp; I believe I know some of the reasons why it was doing well.<br /><br />I wonder if this will be too long to be published so I can first say hello to, Tony, Col, Denis is around somewhere, Annie Boon I want to know of. This sounds a shocking mess albeit some of this blog is not meaningful regards the radio surely. The withdrawal of funding from community radio has a great deal to do I believe with the beginning of the breakdown of the excellence of 4ccr as I first knew of it, but that is only part of the story &amp; I would like to be involved in some of the continuing discussion because it is about the quality of future radio in Cairns. This is Christina W saying to you good morning. Here&#39;s hoping.Christina Binning Wilsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-58262490346443943132009-12-10T17:51:16.435+10:002009-12-10T17:51:16.435+10:00Bloody hell! Do you mean to say that members of th...Bloody hell! Do you mean to say that members of the executive committee at a community radio station are now being paid? How can the president also be the station manager? And from tax payers money by the sound of it as they don&#39;t appear to be getting much local sponsorship.Surely this is a conflict of interest? If this station loses its license because of the corrupt action in recent years from certain individuals I know a lot of people who have put years of work into maintaining community radio in this town over the years will be wanting justice.<br /><br />Bring on Part Two Michael.No sympathynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-15463645120772462722009-12-10T16:37:47.834+10:002009-12-10T16:37:47.834+10:00Interesting comments from Marcus Smith.  It is tru...Interesting comments from Marcus Smith.  It is true that under the Arona-controlled Committee some of the presenters did not get adequate access to Community Broadcasting Foundation Grant Funds. I advised ethnic and indigenous presenters, including Marcus, about this while I was Secretary (August-September 2009) and promised a better deal, including not taking 10 per cent of the grant as an administrative fee  as was the case in the past. With the new President still apparently wanting to be paid as station manager a lot more than 10per cent will be paid to him.  Think hard about that Marcus.<br />Secondly, Marcus, remember who suggested you join FM 89.1.  Yet  you signed a letter,  alleging that she had made a statement that she did not make, at a meeting you had not even attended, and you did not bother to ask her if the story was true. Where is your conscience in this?<br />If you knew the full story, you would be much less ready to defend the remaining committee (three of the nine democraticaly elected at the AGM). Do you ever stop to think about why so many have resigned, along with other presenters?Donn Corcorannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-22052649820511756672009-12-10T15:14:17.375+10:002009-12-10T15:14:17.375+10:00Your so right Shane, when I left the station Bumma...Your so right Shane, when I left the station Bumma Bippera Media in 2002 they were only a few thousand dollars in debt, I have the records still. Hello, why was somebody brought in o clean up the stations mess. What happen at the BBM agm in 2007, it was declared that they were over $852000 in debt and rising, hence why I left the station back then and went to Townsville and had a great time. So yes I am remembered as the one who tried to stop the funds being missed used way back then and I was Right all along!!!!! That is why I am remebered @ BBM.<br />Remember that point, my history is well recorded with that station and why I&#39;m not there now.<br />Here, I have found that the indigeous grant fund were being used to cover operational cost off the station, like paying off a stations phone bill up to $1400, broadcasters here cannot make STD/moblie calls so why was indigenous funds used this way. Internet bills of upto $700, something is not right.<br />Several techs have come through this station recently and said things could be much better. So is this really my comments or am I stating what has been declared by others....<br />This station has recieved thousands off dollars for indigeous programing and I do believe that there is nothing here to reflect that. I am sure the other indigenous presenters were kept in the dark all the time about funding.<br />This is community radio and I think some people need to remember that, help the station or stay out.Marcus Smithnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-67193016136265267292009-12-01T14:55:39.140+10:002009-12-01T14:55:39.140+10:00Hello Joanne &quot;P&quot;, are you related to Rod...Hello Joanne &quot;P&quot;, are you related to Rod Coutts? There is a suggestion that you are his daughter.<br />The only hidden agenda is what Rod Coutts is up to. <br />As goes for the comments of Marcus Smith, his history at BBM is well reported, and remembered.Shane Wilsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-66559777614835804532009-12-01T10:58:39.371+10:002009-12-01T10:58:39.371+10:00Have to agree with Michael, Joanne P. My husband i...Have to agree with Michael, Joanne P.<br />My husband is a presenter on the Community Radio and the programme he works on is &quot;Radio for the Print Handicapped&quot;...nothing ethnically slanted about that.Miss Chief.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-66373705309581918782009-11-30T20:13:48.238+10:002009-11-30T20:13:48.238+10:00No Joanne P.You are dead wrong. Check the license ...No Joanne P.You are dead wrong. Check the license provisions. If you can&#39;t get it from the station, I&#39;m sure the ABA (www.acma.gov.au/) will help you out. 4CCR is a COMMUNITY radio station, not just a station representing selected ethnic groups. Do some homework. Ignorance is as bad as racism.Michaelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-74533970132049343712009-11-30T19:37:28.126+10:002009-11-30T19:37:28.126+10:00After reading all these negative comments about th...After reading all these negative comments about this community radio station in Cairns you people need to get a life , lets look at the reason behind this station, it&#39;s a ethnic community station and their are certain people that had hidden agenda&#39;s and you know who you are , go back to where you came from we don&#39;t need racism in Cairns............Joanne Pnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-75628634852005513882009-11-26T20:15:23.433+10:002009-11-26T20:15:23.433+10:00Indeed, where is Syd??????? He&#39;s been conspicu...Indeed, where is Syd??????? He&#39;s been conspicuous by his absence in postings of late!Tony Hillierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06811119917896735831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-46652306252422673452009-11-26T20:13:43.532+10:002009-11-26T20:13:43.532+10:00Syd has been abducted, either by aliens or the Mos...Syd has been abducted, either by aliens or the Mossad...The Grateful Machttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14217897938804789667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-59455909535074602062009-11-26T19:56:44.714+10:002009-11-26T19:56:44.714+10:00Typically, Kitchenslut, you&#39;re a bit slurry ne...Typically, Kitchenslut, you&#39;re a bit slurry near the end of the week: &quot;Is this the station that Jim Turnour has previsously been associated as a presenter? Hic...&quot; Did you mean to say: &quot;Is this the station with which Jim Turnour has previously been associated as a presenter?&quot; <br /><br />Or is Jim Turnour&#39;s sister a member? <br /><br />What&#39;s your point, Kitchenslut? Your fragment of insider knowledge is typically diversionary, and takes us nowhere. Unless you are suggesting that Turnour is involved in or even interested in this kerfuffle, you are just showing off and wasting our time. Again.mickmighell@yahoo.com.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-26690256585388926992009-11-26T18:58:30.688+10:002009-11-26T18:58:30.688+10:00Col Johnson, you are truly are a hero of the peopl...Col Johnson, you are truly are a hero of the people. And so humble too. Bit like the early days of Cairns Community Radio when you showed such compassion eh?Former Sales Repnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-7145608329209911402009-11-26T18:51:15.705+10:002009-11-26T18:51:15.705+10:00That&#39;s interesting, so was former Federal MP P...That&#39;s interesting, so was former Federal MP Peter Dodd (before his election). Don&#39;t think &#39;Where&#39;s Warren&#39; ever was. Hmmmm.... Great ammo for conspiracy theorists - where&#39;s Syd?Argienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-19281691168526261782009-11-26T18:29:33.627+10:002009-11-26T18:29:33.627+10:00Yes. Jim and his wife are membersYes. Jim and his wife are membersJames, Raintreesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-62069290347962548372009-11-26T18:17:18.394+10:002009-11-26T18:17:18.394+10:00Is this the station that Jim Turnour has previsous...Is this the station that Jim Turnour has previsously been associated as a presenter?KitchenSluthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15947481064967081891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-29285429997328037862009-11-26T17:10:39.043+10:002009-11-26T17:10:39.043+10:00Would that be the same tech I wonder Marcus Smith ...Would that be the same tech I wonder Marcus Smith who was doing a similar dummy spit in the late 90&#39;s after he and his commercial mates tried to turn 4CCR into a relayed &#39;country music&#39; station and failed? I think he now works at a commercial station here in Cairns.Evannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-90818149375551089362009-11-26T15:28:40.095+10:002009-11-26T15:28:40.095+10:00Can anyone tell me more about this &quot;Arona&quo...Can anyone tell me more about this &quot;Arona&quot; place.. i&#39;v heard a little about it before.. i&#39;m interested.jeniinaenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-5650767915095692962009-11-26T13:42:43.995+10:002009-11-26T13:42:43.995+10:00Marcus..wow..you obviously love the station etc..a...Marcus..wow..you obviously love the station etc..and I do not know anyone there -so have no axe to grind with any of the personalities.. I was simply stating that it appears to be one big waste of funds.. Now if you have information that should be brought out in the open that is of public interest you have a duty to do say and reveal how much waste has been going on.. By the sounds of it the Committee from your comments were drawing large sums of money for themselves? I think you need to elaborate and state your case. If equipment was not being looked after then that is a lack of care in duty from tech guy if so say so..<br /><br />This platform whether you like it or not is here for the truth and works best when everyone is honest about who they are and stands up and is counted.. I for one cannot stand how some skulk around and hide behind their true identities in this town.howardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14587134238664797520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-61328122718916768002009-11-26T13:03:03.872+10:002009-11-26T13:03:03.872+10:00OK time for me to comment and to hell with those g...OK time for me to comment and to hell with those get offended. These are my comments and not those of the station Cairns Fm 89.1<br /><br />wow, this whole site is a waste of time! If this is how people really feel then let me say this. As someone who has just started spending time here I question what have members really done with thier time while at the station? My view is that things had to change.They all should be upset because they are about to be exposed!!!!!!<br />Hey hold on, didn&#39;t I hear that someone was removed from the station by two female police officers?????? WOW someone lost the plot! I wonder who Hmmmmmm? <br />Never before have I seen a tech. speak to volunteers presenters like what I have witnessed at this station.(who left on his own )<br />I have had a look at the books here at this station from over the years and let me say,these people who make remarks about the station have a lot to hide!They can sound as smart as they want on this blog but intruth anyone who make a comments here is a hiding something. Like eg: how much did committee members pay themselves??????<br />Was automation &amp; transmission equipment looked after professinally? Or was the attitude always &#39;who cares....&#39;<br />This is the attitude off nearly everyone who comments about a great service CairnsFM 89.1<br />Bring on Part two off your crap but I will be waiting for you and people will be exposed for what they really are. Shame on those who run this station down.Marcus Smithnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-72239960796146359042009-11-25T06:28:19.687+10:002009-11-25T06:28:19.687+10:00I think regardless of who is running it the need f...I think regardless of who is running it the need for a Community based radio station is now largely irrelevant in places particularly like Cairns. <br /><br />It is interesting to note that according to the good news blurb on the Community Broadcasting website that over 58% of Australians listen to community radio every month see http://www.cbonline.org.au/info/ However the bulk of Australian Community Radio listening is in places where it is the only local media outlet delivering local content... Take into account the already oversupply of local radio stations in this town and add Mikes Phone poll (the survey size of 300 is more than enough for any mainstream radio station to be measured)then it clearly shows that the station is largely considered irrelevant to the community as a whole. Now before anyone starts saying oh but if it didn&#39;t exist how will new radio talent emerge.. think Hospital Radio .. Hospital Radio has been where many aspiring presenters cut their teeth. Many famous Radio presenters worldwide started this way and at least it cheers up the patients-who are really a captive audience as such! Also consider the savings if its really bad output (i.e. put the 4CCR output on the hospital bed headsets today and then the likes of an 80 year old patient called Ethel might decide they cannot stand it any longer &amp; would be happier at home (imagine the savings from all those freed up beds- now that&#39;s what i call a community service@!) As for 4CCR receiving $200,000 pa and getting hardly any listeners, then that&#39;s an absolute waste of public money. This cannot be justified just because people want to do something they enjoy but aren&#39;t that good at it why should the community at large fund their egos.howardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14587134238664797520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-11520837549387336612009-11-24T20:20:00.758+10:002009-11-24T20:20:00.758+10:00Entirely off thread ....or at least a bit .... but...Entirely off thread ....or at least a bit .... but on the thread of public funding for community activity i noted this week some debate on public funding for sport with the federal minister and the AOC squaring off! Which reminds me of a previous sparring contest ...<br /><br />&#39;Tony Hillier said... <br />Kitchen Slut thou wilt be eating thy words come this year&#39;s Tri Nation series when the Wallabies, led by Matt Giteau and his brilliant young protege James O&#39;Connor, whitewash the All Blacks and annihilate the Afrikaaners.&#39;<br /> <br />Hmmm think that was back in May so how did it go? Any comments on the weekend debacle against the Scots? LOL sorry mate couldn&#39;t help it :)<br /><br />P.S. be careful Tony the combination of rugby and community radio could bring extraordinary allegations from ideologues of many persuasions!KitchenSluthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15947481064967081891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-60776311648637699752009-11-24T12:12:25.813+10:002009-11-24T12:12:25.813+10:00The saddest aspect of 4CCR&#39;s decline is that C...The saddest aspect of 4CCR&#39;s decline is that Cairns has been without a valuable and viable alternative media outlet when it most needed it.<br /><br />If the station does not lift its game, there is a real danger that the CBAA (the body that regulates community radio) will be forced to withdraw its licence.<br /><br />A lot of good people have shed blood, sweat and tears over the years to maintain what is a very valuable resource — and to facilitate full community access while simultaneously striving for excellence in broadcasting. I fear that has been largely absent for some years now. <br /><br />Perhaps a public meeting can be convened, at which past and present members and other stakeholders can exchange views and maybe find a solution to the present palpably unsatisfactory situation.Tony Hillierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06811119917896735831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-74764038919119793512009-11-24T09:16:44.331+10:002009-11-24T09:16:44.331+10:00I wish people would get the facts before talking a...I wish people would get the facts before talking about other people&#39;s private lives. It&#39;s obvious from some people&#39;s comments that they have never been to Arona - as far as I have seen they are normal people living normal lives just as our ancestors did before western society broke down the family unit.<br />Get your facts straight and people shouldn&#39;t listen to gutter type press ramblings.Debbie Fnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-23538169904339180312009-11-24T09:14:54.604+10:002009-11-24T09:14:54.604+10:00I would like to know what on earth the private liv...I would like to know what on earth the private lives of several families living in a community has to do with the running of 4CCR, except that three of the committee happened to live there. <br />Just for your information there are more than three people living at Arona. It just shows people do not know what they are talking about.<br /><br />Let&#39;s hope Mike you can print both sides of the storyVFnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-82152359471365602802009-11-24T04:23:42.165+10:002009-11-24T04:23:42.165+10:00Yes NIcky, there&#39;s a lot unknown about the inf...Yes NIcky, there&#39;s a lot unknown about the infamous Arona. I will detail some of this, the relavant parts to Community Radio, in my next part of this story.Michael P Moorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02890121680113642715noreply@blogger.com
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