tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post8195013077214139373..comments2024-01-20T10:32:53.309+10:00Comments on CairnsBlog.net: Federal Member to intervene in Cairns community radio after violence against CouncillorMichael P Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02890121680113642715noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-80697602563229296142010-01-10T12:27:53.291+10:002010-01-10T12:27:53.291+10:00The actions of the management of 4CCR along with t...The actions of the management of 4CCR along with the comments by their supporters such as on Cairns Blog does indeed convey the impression that it is indeed their own private club to be run and milked as they see fit.<br /> <br />There seems to be no regard for the fact that 4CCR was incorporated to serve the community for the benefit of the community, and that all assets are owned by such body, not by the management of the day.<br /> <br />After reading the AMCA Community Radio Broadcasting Codes Of Practice, it is obvious that the requirements have been totally disregarded by past and present management.<br /> <br />If it were a commercial corporation, it would indeed be subject to the vulnerabilities of parties with vested interests attempting to gain control, though legally only in accordance with the articles of incorporation of the company, and ASIC regulations.<br /> <br />Even in such circumstances, the distribution of income from the company coffers could still only be legally carried out within ASIC regulations and the tax laws.<br /> <br />However, it is not a commercial corporation.<br /> <br />A comment by “Ed in Edge Hill” that rabblerousers could simply set up their own station is par for the course.<br /> <br />One might as well extrapolate such ideas to all community organisations including the Cairns Show Association, the Cairns Yacht Club, the Cairns Golf Club, and all the other sporting organisations.<br /> <br />If the particular organisation is being mismanaged, simply go out and set up another. Request the council provide a suitable parcel of land, and that all levels of government, along with many other community groups, provide funding for the construction and operation of the necessary facilities.<br /> <br />In the case of another community radio station, request one of the Mt Yarrabah site lease holders to share their site, preferably at no cost.<br /> <br />When the then secretary/manager of the Cairns Show Association was found to be embezzling the association’s funds in the 1990’s, he was prosecuted, resulting in a stay at Lotus Glen.<br /> <br />Similarly, when some members of the Ivanhoes leagues club became aware that the then president and some of his cronies were misappropriating the club’s funds around 1990, including a reported $20,000 donation from Daikyo, the Cairns CIB investigated the matter.<br /> <br />I don’t know what happened with the police investigation, but the president and his cronies were removed, and the club was saved from looming extinction.<br />It would certainly appear that a forensic accounting investigation into the financial affairs of 4CCR is warranted, followed by legal action in regard to any misconduct uncovered, in addition to rectifying the ludicrous situation in the operation of the station.Fearless Frednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-19675514700374986322010-01-08T11:31:59.916+10:002010-01-08T11:31:59.916+10:00CBD Warrior misses the point entirely. Of course C...CBD Warrior misses the point entirely. Of course Community Radio can't meet the need of the entire community, though it should seek to be as broadly relevant to as many as possible. However, it seems 4CCR has been effectively highjacked by a Kuranda religious cult with about a quarter of a million dollars of public money largely unaccounted for each year. Moreover, the quality of the station is so poor, everyone has tuned out - which may be the (current committees) intention, because to them, it's not about providing quality Community Radio, it's about maintaining a source of money.Alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00473473335577649591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-67972239103620295782010-01-08T10:18:49.096+10:002010-01-08T10:18:49.096+10:00I agree with Edge Hill Ed.
There's no reason ...I agree with Edge Hill Ed.<br /><br />There's no reason a "community organisation" is required to represent ALL elements of the community. What's been done this week is the equivalent of a bunch of white people going to the ATSIC station, demanding to be members, and then demanding programming change to represent the new membership. It's ridiculous.<br /><br />And you people (Michael Moore included) talk about how you're all part of the "new media". This includes radio, too. For a couple hundred bucks you can start your own radio station via the net and blather to your heart's content. None 'o them pesky licences or transmitters to worry about.<br /><br />Traditional radio, like all traditional media, is dying. Your attempt to force yourselves into this station lacks both foresight and intelligence.CBD Warriornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-41481686560471664412010-01-08T08:20:00.597+10:002010-01-08T08:20:00.597+10:00This story, compared to the Cairns Post summary of...This story, compared to the Cairns Post summary of the situation in today's paper, seem to differ on several key areas. ACMA has found no serious issues with the way this station is managed, and will clearly reissue the licence. If all these rabblerousers would direct their energy into a NEW station (there are adequate licences available in Cairns) they should do so and stop their whinging. <br /><br />This current group is allowed to run the station the way they want and shouldn't be intimidated into a hatchet job by disgruntled outsiders.Ed in Edge Hillnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-60029623612785633632010-01-07T23:33:55.207+10:002010-01-07T23:33:55.207+10:00Hey Denis. Fair suck of the sauce bottle indeed c...Hey Denis. Fair suck of the sauce bottle indeed cobber! There must be a place where we want the same thing. <br /><br />I’m not going to quibble about past conflicts, but in relation to issues of procedural fairness I’ll apply a knowing eye, and advocate for a constructive and forgiving approach to everyone (even Desley Boyle).<br /><br />For example, isn’t it funny that you think I’ve been publicly attacking you at every opportunity for three years – and I think I’ve shown remarkable forbearance by not attacking you at all. (Noble forbearance).<br /><br />As for fallibility, I might be Catholic, but I’m very far from being Pope. <br /><br />There is a long line of people who assist me to identify my policy mistakes, often going on to character flaws, personality disorders, moral defects and nazi tendencies. The line starts with my wife, son, and few remaining friends. It travels on through the Cairns Post and other media, all the political parties and various organs of government. It’s ornamented at irregular intervals by a variety of fruit loops and loonies who I think just like to fling shit at me.<br /><br />So, much as I would like otherwise, I have to acknowledge that I’m not perfect, and accept responsibility for committing various fuck-ups along the way. I heard a great expression in the cab today “He had a mix-up”. Very forgiving.<br /><br />So Denis, just like Kevin Rudd you’re entitled to a fair suck of the sauce bottle. Old Cobber. Mate. Along with the benefits of forgiveness...and then we’ll see what happens.Bryan Lawnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-50346354043559905732010-01-07T23:19:37.725+10:002010-01-07T23:19:37.725+10:00hahha Mike, you forgot the big clanger. I heard ...hahha Mike, you forgot the big clanger. I heard (from my wife who is a member) that he wants a salary of up to $50,000 whilst still being the president <br /><br />Can u effin believe this nutter???????Joanne Tommasnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-39537657172352331042010-01-07T22:35:30.427+10:002010-01-07T22:35:30.427+10:00Denis, just a clarification of your discussion wit...Denis, just a clarification of your discussion with Rod Coutts, when he told you "that for six months he had worked tirelessly without being paid a cent."<br /><br />Well, that's not a transparent answer. <br /><br />Coutts was given $1,620 for the Community Broadcasting conference to Brisbane in November that was subsidised. The station only had to pay $100 for the aiirfare.<br /><br />Where's the other $1,500? There are no receipts in the committee minutes.<br /><br />Furthermore, the petty cash book, if kept up to date, which is highly unlikely, will show Rod Coutts is personally buying his morning teas and lunches and his mobile phone costs out of the public funds of the community radio.Michael Moore, CairnsBlognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-41138083789168229942010-01-07T22:26:59.628+10:002010-01-07T22:26:59.628+10:00Col, you say would we rather prefer 2 hours of sil...Col, you say would we rather prefer 2 hours of silence on community radio.<br /><br />I think it would be a marked improvement, quite frankly.<br /><br />By the way, did you hear Erli Bowen reading the weather report this morning on community radio... she said we had a barometric pressure of 1,012 kilometres per hour. I immediately locked all the windows and doors.Barb at the beachesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-18447146619650766312010-01-07T21:31:56.662+10:002010-01-07T21:31:56.662+10:00From you Col, yes.From you Col, yes.Not Colon again!noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-11075285536434927912010-01-07T20:13:41.283+10:002010-01-07T20:13:41.283+10:00I have pre-recorded some programmes, had arranged ...I have pre-recorded some programmes, had arranged for another presenter to cover me on Kaleidoscope and left instructions regarding which Specials were to go to air. <br /><br />There should not have been any repeats but even if there were we are no different to the ABC as there are repeats of repeats on RN and I've also heard a few on Classic FM. Would you prefer 2 hours of silence?Col Johnsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-78297716414833455342010-01-07T20:12:31.980+10:002010-01-07T20:12:31.980+10:00I notice while you've been away they've be...I notice while you've been away they've been repeated your Old shows over and over.Michael P Moorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02890121680113642715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-18150415607781953442010-01-07T19:18:38.331+10:002010-01-07T19:18:38.331+10:00I am not in Cairns and haven't been since Dec ...I am not in Cairns and haven't been since Dec 22 so not qualified to pass judgment on the reported events of Jan 6.Col Johnsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-36585771777485144262010-01-07T17:56:58.982+10:002010-01-07T17:56:58.982+10:00Really Col.... is that so......
Can I ask .. are...Really Col.... is that so......<br /><br />Can I ask .. are you Rodney's man in 4CCR or the people's representative in the community? <br /><br />Or do you just get off on being a ego radio jock? <br /><br />Are you going to stand up against Coutts and his dumb arse henchmen and the violence... do you condone it like the president by deliberately ignoring it in your lame comment?<br /><br />Come on Col, come out of the closet!!!Samuel Peters - Lake Streetnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-25363985906927826862010-01-07T17:53:49.946+10:002010-01-07T17:53:49.946+10:00Jim Turnour told us he was Rudd's man in Leich...Jim Turnour told us he was Rudd's man in Leichhardt which is entirely different to being our man in Canberra.Col Johnson, presenter 4CCRnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-46144424708014448572010-01-07T17:44:31.379+10:002010-01-07T17:44:31.379+10:00Through this blog I have heard that this gentleman...Through this blog I have heard that this gentleman (not very gentle) is a Lifeline Counsellor. <br /><br />My daughter was a recipient of some onderful help from that organisation 6 years ago when she was close to taking her own life.<br /><br />I and shocked that Mr Blaauw is a counsellor or in any way association with Lifeline. I have today written a formal complaint about his actions listed above. I have also copied the photos and asked the Blog author to collect witness reports to make a statement to Lifeline.Brian Williamson, Kewarranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-17402219598200231492010-01-07T17:10:22.906+10:002010-01-07T17:10:22.906+10:00Hey Bryan, fair shake of the sauce bottle mate. As...Hey Bryan, fair shake of the sauce bottle mate. As most people who follow this Blog know by now, a large number of FNQ Greens (about 14 from memory) voted, unanimously, at a meeting some years ago against having you in the local branch for a variety of reasons you are well aware of. That’s democracy innit? Not a constitutional rort. I stood back from the whole debate as I was Convenor at the time and wanted to behave impartially. You have been sour ever since and use every opportunity, relevant or not, to attack me as a public face of the Greens (I haven’t been on the committee for three years incidentally). C’mon Bryan, get over it. <br /><br />Btw, none of the 13 applicants in Mike’s list has been specifically targeted by the current 4CCR committee yet so let’s just wait and see what their attitude is to the proposer/seconder issue before rushing to judgement.<br /><br />Happy 2010 to you and I hope your health is improving. I still appreciate some of the stuff you do. Good to know also that you’re facing up to your “failures…too numerous to list”, the first mea culpa I have ever heard from you. Let’s hope that’s the harbinger of greater humility on your part in the years ahead.Denis Wallsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-16836700443812953052010-01-07T15:38:24.257+10:002010-01-07T15:38:24.257+10:00I find it absolutely incredible that such serious ...I find it absolutely incredible that such serious matters can be occuring in the local community - I mean - a councilor physically attacked?? and not a word in the local comic post? If anything highlights the pathetic failing of the reporting and bias of our local paper, their lack of reporting on the discraceful state of the community radio is it. (Has Arona infiltrated the local rag as well??) The focus is now on JT to get something done about this - so we better keep the pressure up. Keep up the excellent work Michael.Oliver Redlynchnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-47207079034452908152010-01-07T14:18:55.736+10:002010-01-07T14:18:55.736+10:00Outlaw you are a predictable bore and you never ha...Outlaw you are a predictable bore and you never have anything to contribute whatsoever, so why don't you just go away. What sort of job do you have ?Nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14217897938804789667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-42197594263724472502010-01-07T13:52:35.160+10:002010-01-07T13:52:35.160+10:00BRYAN LAW SNIVELED: "I’m one of the people a...BRYAN LAW SNIVELED: "I’m one of the people applying for membership of 4CCR. Mostly because Mike Moore got told this incredible story, published it, and asked for people to become engaged with the material."<br /><br />So you aren't genuinely concerned with the operation of community radio, but instead see it as another place that you can feed your massive ego. Do they have a fence you can attempt to scale? Actually, I've been disappointed that the police haven't allowed you to actually try and drag your fat carcass up and over a fence at the wharf. It would make hysterical television.<br /><br />Get a job, and stop your self-aggrandizing grandstanding.Bryan Outlaw, the Voice of Reasonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-60594002134746897232010-01-07T13:10:33.989+10:002010-01-07T13:10:33.989+10:00Did anyone notice that the station was on satelite...Did anyone notice that the station was on satelite broadcast from Brisbane for the holiday season?<br />Presenters showed up after Christmas only to find the studio on lock down. At the begining of this week it was the same, until a presenter came across Mr. Coutts and gained access to broadcast his show. He's a volunteer and did the work of two presenters and panel operator.<br />Is this the way to ensure that you continue to have the service of volunteers - I think not!<br />I would like to add that the volunteer I mention, has no axe to grind and is doing this service because he wants to serve the community.Miss Chief.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-41309783560749968292010-01-07T12:35:26.722+10:002010-01-07T12:35:26.722+10:00Wow "scooter mumbles turncoat" is going ...Wow "scooter mumbles turncoat" is going to look into it ! Cannot wait for his response AFTER he gets someone to tell him what to do , if his past efforts are anything to go by .<br />Roll on the next federal election , so I can help fix the last blunder I made , that was helping get elected a bloke that kisses the bums of canberra and not criticize his labor mates at state level for selling our assets off. <br />I stuffed up , won,t happen again.colin riddellnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-48519074571138189482010-01-07T12:13:02.085+10:002010-01-07T12:13:02.085+10:00Well Dave your not the only one that's reeling...Well Dave your not the only one that's reeling from last nights events. <br /><br />As usual Michael Moore has done a great job, and I can attest to the fact that his report of the disgraceful events at the 89.1 offices is a true representation of the events. <br /><br />What Michael may not know is that before the general bullying started, Pieter Blaauw shook his fists in my face, when I tried to introduce my guest, and enter the meeting room with her, and physically pushed me out of the way.<br /><br /> I then asked Rod Coutts, who was sitting at a desk with his eyes down, his justification for closing the meeting for 30 minutes for so called "confidential" matters to be dealt with by the Management Committee. He had no answer to this pertinent and direct question except to retort that it was "none of by business" I have only been a regular presenter and member for just under 5 years. <br /><br />One can only conclude that he makes up his rules as he goes along. <br /><br />His actions last night, as have been so many of his actions since the AGM have been unconstitutional in the extreme. <br /><br />An example - I visited the Station offices before Xmas we a view to reading the minutes. I had to ask 4 times before he coughed up the minute book, but he instructed me no to make any notes. <br /><br />Would you believe it. He could not justify his insistence on no note-taking. So much for constitutional rights of members. I have to say it, if you will pardon me for paraphrasing a well known quotation but he and his acolytes are leading OUR Community Radio Station to A DEATH BY THOUSAND COUTTS. <br /><br />How dare these little power hungry nobodies bully an physically challenge and injure two City Councillors, present as guests of members. You, Sir or Madam, can help put things back in their proper place by attending the Open Meeting at Raintrees Food Hall Jan 20th at 7 pm. <br /><br />Documents, including Statutory Declaration, with incontrovertible facts disclosing Coutts' incapability of managing the affairs of the station, will be presented which will make your jaw drop. <br /><br />The survival of an authentic, truly representative local Community Station is at risk.Michael Hyams, Cairnsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-30698072586379563862010-01-07T12:07:49.626+10:002010-01-07T12:07:49.626+10:00Michael Moore with his finger on the pulse, as usu...Michael Moore with his finger on the pulse, as usual.Shaun Newmannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-42467594187438911562010-01-07T11:58:49.859+10:002010-01-07T11:58:49.859+10:00I’m one of the people applying for membership of 4...I’m one of the people applying for membership of 4CCR. Mostly because Mike Moore got told this incredible story, published it, and asked for people to become engaged with the material.<br /><br />My only radio experience is to listen to Radio National in the kitchen or the cab. I see 4CCR as a valuable community resource that various parts of the community feels alienated from. They would like to restore the asset’s value to all members of the community. That’s a good goal.<br /><br />I’m uncomfortable with some of the conflict dynamic. Of course the use of physical violence is unacceptable, and an apology is required before serious negotiations can begin. But I also want to acknowledge the pressure and bad feelings being experienced by Rodney Coutes and Peter Blaauw. What’s happening now will look to them like an attack which can take away the station, it’s attendant resources, and even their liberty. No wonder they’re unhappy.<br /><br />I’m flattered by the company in which I see myself on Mike’s list, but I’m going to play Devil’s advocate (how unusual) and pose a challenge to all of them.<br /><br />Denis Walls has more experience than he shares with the rorting of constitutions, and the tactics of exclusion. No doubt he has good reasons, and I know just how he feels when he is the target for a change. I’ve no doubt a lot of the people on Mike’s list have had similar constitutional and membership issues involving them in the past. I bet they were on the side of the Angels too. And sometimes it got bloody. My own failures in this field are too numerous to list.<br /><br />If we are to be serious about restoring value to 4CCR, and if we are to mean anything at all when we pay homage to diversity, then we must try real hard to resolve this conflict productively. Keep all the present elements of community that are involved with the station, while continuing to add more and different.Bryan Lawnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7878592054777492431.post-40955388465543344622010-01-07T11:39:00.600+10:002010-01-07T11:39:00.600+10:00Turnour with trade union mates?
How naive of Thorn...Turnour with trade union mates?<br />How naive of Thornton on SpenceJacknoreply@blogger.com