John MacKenzie chats with Danny Betros, Managing Director of CBRE Cairns, about the vacant "Nova City" site sitting at Spence Street and how Mayor Eden is pushing for the owner to develop the prope...
John MacKenzie chats with Rhys Newton, Cairns Regional Council's Local Disaster Coordinator, about the false emergency alerts mistakenly sent out to residents regarding the safety of Copperlode Dam.
John MacKenzie chats with David Kempton, LNP Member-Elect for the Seat of Cook, about his election win and how the LNP plans to curb rates of crime.
John MacKenzie chats with Bree James, LNP Member-Elect for the Seat of Barron River, about the newly elected government's commitment to policy change, particularly regarding youth crime.
John MacKenzie chats with Warren Entsch, LNP Federal Member for Leichhardt, about the case of the teens who allegedly threw a rock into the passing Kuranda Scenic Railway train, fracturing the skul...
John MacKenzie chats with Jeff Knuth, President of Queensland's United Recreational Fishers, about the shutting down of fishing activities across the Queensland coast.
John MacKenzie chats with Shane Prior, President of the Queensland Police Union, about the pertinent issues surrounding crime.
John MacKenzie chats with Robbie Katter, State Member for Traeger and Queensland State Leader of Katter’s Australian Party, about the LNP not seeming to support the "Castle Bill" proposed law.
John MacKenzie chats with former Mareeba Shire Councillor, Locky Bensted, about realistic crime reduction ideas and policy.
John MacKenzie chats with John from Manunda about early voting options as Queensland's election approaches.
John MacKenzie speaks with Ken Harley who recounts a recent and terrifying experience with young thugs causing fear on public transport in Cairns.
John Mackenzie chats with Robbie Katter, State Member for Traeger & State Leader of Katter’s Australian Party, about the need for the "Castle Law", or the right to defend oneself and family during ...
John MacKenzie chats with listener Ken Harley from Mareeba, who informed Radio 4CA about the fear that Mareeba residents are enduring daily following a string of senior citizen's homes being allege...
John MacKenzie chats with Shane Prior, President of the Queensland Police Union, about the exodus of policing staff and the impact that is having on fighting crime in Cairns and far North Queensland.
John MacKenzie chats with Craig Crawford, ALP State Member for Barron River, about the sale of Taylor's Point and the state government's plan to purchase the property for $10 million.
John MacKenzie chats with Deputy Mayor Brett Olds, Cairns Regional Council Rep for Division 9, about the sale of Taylor Point, an 18-hectare, ocean-girt property at Trinity Beach.
John MacKenzie chats with David Kempton, 2024 LNP State Candidate for the Seat of Cook, about mobile communication units that can be temporarily installed when natural disasters strike.
John MacKenzie chats with Dr. Paul Williams, Associate Professor in Politics and Journalism at Griffith University, about the latest polling figures regarding the Queensland state election being he...
John MacKenzie chats with Deputy Mayor Brett Olds, Division 9 Councillor, about the wants and needs of Cairns residents during an upcoming state election, including the idea of CBD security dogs to...
John MacKenzie chats with Craig Crawford, ALP State Member for Barron River, about the new crime-fighting helicopter for Cairns City.
John MacKenzie chats with Aussie singer and musician Graeme Connors, to pay tribute to the passing of music legend Kris Kristofferson.
John MacKenzie chats with Dr. Terry Goldsworthy, Associate Professor in Criminology at Bond University, about the LNP's plan to spend $50 million on a global search to identify the best interventio...
John MacKenzie chats with Leith Wilson, local restaurateur, whose CBD restaurant was allegedly vandalised by a thug. This comes following a string of shops and cafes being targets of unprovoked att...
John MacKenzie speaks with George from Fetta's Greek Taverna who allegedly witnessed a brutal attack against a vulnerable young woman in the Cairns CBD.
John MacKenzie chats with local Rowena Bullio who is tired of the growing trend of youth crime and has vowed to address the issue as a community.
John MacKenzie chats with Barry from Manunda, who was a recent victim of a home invasion that saw his property trashed and left his daughter shaken.
John MacKenzie chats with Jeff Reibel, CEO of The Cowboys, about the exciting match coming up this weekend against the Sharks, which has seen local fans buy up all the plane tickets to Sydney, leav...
John MacKenzie chats with Fintan Rafferty, Owner of Floriana Boutique Hotel, about the revival of the classic Esplanade location, complete with a new restaurant and grand piano.
John MacKenzie chats with David Kempton, LNP 2024 State Candidate for the Seat of Cook, about the LNP's plan and policy regarding the Mossman Mill, which recently shut down.
Luke Vitali, 4CA Announcer and Producer for John MacKenzie, speaks with Senator Matthew Canavan, The Nationals, about the legal logistics and realities of a separate North Queensland state.
John MacKenzie chats with Dr. Paul Williams, Associate Professor in Politics and Journalism at Griffith University, about the state of schools in Queensland regarding student and teacher safety, an...
John MacKenzie chats with Wayne Kimberley, Former Cassowary Coast Councillor & Former Owner of the El Arish Tavern, about the $40-million cost blowout to build a cassowary crossing bridge.
John MacKenzie chats with Deputy Mayor Brett Olds, CRC Rep for Div 9, about the timeframe and logistics involved in opening the first section of the Wangetti Trail between Palm Cove and Port Douglas.
John MacKenzie speaks with former CRC Councillor Richie Bates, who has been officially announced as Labor's candidate for the sought-after seat of Mulgrave in a race that will be hotly contested.
John Mackenzie chats with Sergeant Dave Raymond BM APM, who has put his hat in the race as an independent candidate for the seat of Mulgrave in the upcoming Queensland state election.
John MacKenzie chats with Dr. Terry Goldsworthy, Associate Professor in Criminology at Bond University, about the high rate of assaults against police officers in Queensland.
John MacKenzie chats with David Kempton, 2024 LNP State Candidate for the Seat of Cook, who spoke about an LNP election promise of $12.5 million to secure the future viability of the Mossman Mill.
John MacKenzie speaks with Dr. Aileen Traves, Deputy Chair RACGP Queensland, about the dangers and symptoms of Meningococcal disease following a shocking case in Cairns.
John MacKenzie chats with Cr. Marty Bella, Mackay Regional Council, about the state opposition's vow to reform youth justice laws and return a sense of security to the community and victims of crime.
John MacKenzie chats with Cr. Brett Moller, CRC Division 1, about an opinion piece where Brett describes the urgent need to address crime in cairns City and Far North Queensland.
John MacKenzie chats with Bob Epps, Chief Executive of Cairns Taxis, following a spate of attacks where taxis are allegedly being smashed with rocks as they drive along Sheridan Street.
John MacKenzie chats with Dr. Paul Williams, Associate Professor in Politics and Journalism, Griffith University, about the "up-for-grabs" local seat of Mulgrave, and the recent election results in...
Gavin King (covering for John MacKenzie) chats with Paul Bidwell, CEO of Master Builders Queensland, about the CFMEU's planned protests across Queensland following the sacking of hundreds of union ...
John MacKenzie speaks with Marie Violo, Owner of Viola’s Designs at DFO, who is being forced to shut the doors of her shop fearing that another violent assault could happen at any time given the st...
John MacKenzie chats with Ian Leavers, who is currently the state's Police Union President and soon-to-be the Cross Border Commissioner for the Queensland Police.
John MacKenzie chats with Robbie Katter, State Member for Traeger and State Leader of Katter’s Australian Party, to follow up on crime statistics after Goondiwindi has taken the title of car theft ...
John MacKenzie chats with Trevor Hoole, 5th Generation Goondiwindi Local, about the parallels between youth crime in Cairns and Goondiwindi, after the border town has taken out the title of car the...
John MacKenzie chats with Mark Olsen, CEO of Tourism Tropical North Queensland, about the exciting prospects for Cairns and Far North Queensland following the arrival of Air Asia flights to Bali, a...
John MacKenzie chats with Keith Hamburger AM, Former Director-General of Queensland's Corrective Services Commission, about the shocking revelation that over the last decade, Queenslanders have inc...
John MacKenzie chats with Matthew Cork, President of Tourism Palm Cove, about the future of Double Island and the need to return it to the people, with activities and attractions to entertain every...
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