John MacKenzie chats with Cr. Brett Olds, CRC Representative for Division 9, about the Cairns Regional Council's 2023-2024 budget.
John MacKenzie chats with talkback caller, Ken Harley from Mareeba, about the pressure magistrates face and their ability to deliver justice that addresses societal anxiety.
John MacKenzie chats with talkback caller, Col from Goldsborough Valley, about his experience providing shelter and work for a disengaged young person.
John MacKenzie chats with Dr. Paul Williams, Associate Professor in Politics and Journalism at Griffith University, about the latest opinions polls about the "voice to parliament" referendum that A...
John MacKenzie chats with Associate Professor Severine Navarro, Team Head of Mucosal Immunology at QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute, about groundbreaking trials of a new treatment for asth...
John MacKenzie chats with Sergeant Dave Raymond, Officer in Charge of Cairns Dog Squad, to share some stories after he was one of seven officers awarded an Australian Police Medal for exemplary ser...
John MacKenzie chats with David Bobberman, CEO of Queensland Seafood Industry Association, about the fear facing Queensland's seafood industry after the announcement that the state government will ...
John MacKenzie chats with Dr. Jon Nott, Professor of Geoscience College of Science and Engineering at JCU Cairns, about the latest update on sea level rises and the effects it can have at a local l...
John MacKenzie chats with Dr. Terry Goldsworthy, Associate Professor in Criminology at Bond University, about carjackings and violent crimes after Cairns has been revealed as the car theft capital ...
John MacKenzie chats with Nick Holloway, Co-owner of Nunu Restaurant at Palm Cove, about their upcoming appearance on Chanell 10's Masterchef program.
John MacKenzie chats with Jason Christopher, Pharmacist and Managing Director of Cairns Doctors and Whole Life Pharmacy, about the ongoing vandalism, break-ins and crime suffered by him at the hand...
John MacKenzie chats with a talkback caller, Michelle from Speewah, about her witnessing itinerants loitering and hurling abuse at onlooking tourists who stood filming the saga with their phones.
John MacKenzie chats with Bry Penfold, Owner of QuickCoast Xpeditions, about his business idea called Coastal Xpeditions that will ferry passengers in luxury between Cairns, Mission Beach, and Town...
John MacKenzie chats State of Origin Game 1 with Chris "Choppy" Close, Rugby League Legend and player for the first State of Origin match in 1980.
John MacKenzie chats with talkback caller Bob, who operates a business in Cairns, about the state of council management and CBD security.
John MacKenzie chats with Robbie Katter, State Member for Traeger and Queensland Leader of Katter's Australian Party, to gage his reaction to an interview with a 17-year-old reformed criminal who i...
John MacKenzie chats with Cr. Brett Olds, CRC Representative for Division 9, about a myriad of local issues, including bike path links, CCTV amplification systems, and Double Island.
John MacKenzie chats with talkback caller, Michael from Gordonvale, about tangible solutions to deal with the growing crime problems, particularly in regard to troubled youth.
John MacKenzie chats with Joanne Borg, Former Child Safety Executive & Co-Founder of Changing Cairns Crime Problems, about government institutions designed to help troubled youths.
Winning Streak: John MacKenzie chats with Cr. Cathy Zeiger, CRC Representative for Division 3, about the Cairns Council backing away from the controversial tenant tax.
John MacKenzie chats with Frankie Hogan, Pro-Cash Petition organiser about the community's WIN to keep cash.
Tenant Tax: John MacKenzie chats with Cr. Cathy Zeiger, CRC Representative for Division 3, about the tenant tax, crime and vandalism, and dog attack responsibility.
Cash is King: John MacKenzie chats with Cr. Brett Olds, CRC Rep for Division 9, about the unanimous vote to keep or return cash payment options at CRC facilities.
John MacKenzie chats with Kevin Byrne, Executive Manager of Enterprise North and Former Mayor of Cairns, about victims of crime and abuse following the story of people being targeted at shopping ma...
John MacKenzie chats with Jimmy Floyd about his efforts to create a youth program that aims to divert young offenders to the right direction in life.
John MacKenzie chats with Ian Leavers, President and CEO of the Queensland Police Union about the successful expansion of metal detection wands being used in safe night precincts.
John MacKenzie chats with talkback caller, Elvis from Edmonton, about a group of International Tour Agents who were abused by a group of drunks in Kuranda Village.
Step in Right Direction: John MacKenzie chats with Dr. Terry Goldsworthy, Associate Professor in Criminology at Bond University, for his perspective on crime reduction in relation to the expansion ...
No More Living in Fear: John MacKenzie chats with Villa Romana Owner, Helen Papagelou, about being threatened, accosted and robbed repeatedly by a growing crime problem in our once beautiful city o...
Deadline Looms for Double Island: John MacKenzie chats with Division 9 Councillor Brett Olds about the deadline to meet lease conditions for Double Island.
John MacKenzie chats with Craig Crawford, ALP State Member for Barron River, about the owner of Double Island at Palm Cove, and the involved responsibilities as per the lease conditions.
John MacKenzie chats with Russell Beer, Chairman of Ports North, about the confirmation that Cairns will again be a home port for P&O Cruise's Pacific Explorer ship in 2023/2024.
John MacKenzie chats with talkback caller, Jonny from Cairns, who was attacked by young thugs after intervening for an elderly lady being assaulted.
John MacKenzie chats with John Moore, Former Director of Australian Rugby League, about potential funding for Barlow Park upgrades by the Queensland Government as a part of the 2032 Olympic Games p...
John MacKenzie chats with Cr. Brett Olds, CRC Representative for Division 9, about the lease conditions for Double Island after a state inquiry into Island upkeep in Queensland.
John MacKenzie chats with Richie Bates, Former President of Cairns Cycling Club & Former CRC Councillor, about E-Scooters and aspects of the law.
John MacKenzie and 4CA celebrate the Cairns Esplanade Lagoon's 20th Anniversary with a live broadcast.
John MacKenzie chats with Leigh Ratcliffe, Founder of the Palm Cove Master Plan, about a proposed 6-story tower that many say would conflict with the natural settings and beauty of Palm Cove.
John MacKenzie chats with talkback caller, Scott from Cairns, who had an issue with parking meters and cash payments.
John MacKenzie chats with talkback caller, Tina from Yorkey's Knob, about her recent experience trying to pay cash at a Cairns Regional Council facility.
John MacKenzie chats with Roger Ward, Director of Cairns Mortgage Broker, about the many households that will be forced off their fixed-rate home loan.
John MacKenzie chats with talkback caller, Jimmy from Aloomba, about the suffering and pain felt by victims of crime.
John MacKenzie chats with George Karagiannis, Owner of Fetta's Greek Taverna, about the proposed 6-story tower at Palm Cove.
John MacKenzie chats with Lance, Grandfather of Declan Laverty who was fatally stabbed at a Darwin bottle shop on Sunday.
John MacKenzie chats with Kevin Byrne, Executive Manager of Enterprise North and Former Mayor of Cairns, about his opinion piece written in The Cairns Post titled "Drinker Bans in FNQ Won't Solve P...
John MacKenzie chats with Robbie Katter, State Member for Traeger and Queensland Leader of Katter's Australian Party, to gain his perspective on the new youth crime reforms.
John MacKenzie chats with John Herron, Lawyer and Victims of Crime Advocate, about the changes to Queensland law in regard to youth crime and justice.
John MacKenzie chats with Tara Bennet, CEO Tourism Port Douglas & Daintree, about a recent trip to New Zealand to lure visitors to the Cairns and Douglas Shires.
John Mackenzie chats with Michelle from Edmonton, about what can be done to mitigate the negative effects foetal alcohol syndrome can have on children.
John MacKenzie chats with Cr. Cathy Zeiger, CRC Representative for Division 3, about the Cairns regional Council's dog management process.
next page