Horrendous attack on a bus driver
Today I spoke to Brian Huxley, the Far North District Chief Superintendent, about the horrendous attack on a bus driver Saturday night. 
8m Jan 04, 2021
8m
The psychology behind fire works
Today I spoke to Mike Newman, the director of Fireworks Xplosive Art, about the New Year's Eve fireworks displays around Cairns. 
10m Jan 04, 2021
10m
Kuranda Range chaos
Today I spoke to Angela Toppin, the Mayor of Mareeba Shire Council, about the future of the Kuranda range.  
6m Dec 11, 2020
6m
Absurd restrictions strangling tourism operators
Today I spoke to Alan Wallish, the of Owner Passions of Paradise, about the absurd COVID-19 restrictions that are impacting tourism operators. 
8m Dec 09, 2020
8m
Regional Defence Maintenance Centre a win for Cairns
Today I spoke to Rear Admiral Wendy Malcolm, the head of Maritime Systems and Capability and Sustainment Group from the Royal Australian Navy, about Cairns to become a regional defence maintenance centre in the future. 
10m Dec 09, 2020
10m
Fireworks to bring festive feeling
Today I spoke to Mike Newman, director of Fireworks Xplosive Art, about the council approving fireworks for New Year's Eve held at the Cairns Esplanade and Palm Cove. 
14m Dec 09, 2020
14m
COVID-19 Vaccine debut
Today I spoke with Dr. Chris Moy, the Vice President of the Australian Medical Association (AMA), about the COVID-19 vaccine debut in the United Kingdom today and what this means for Australia. 
8m Dec 08, 2020
8m
Bring back a bright, happy CBD
Today I spoke to Michael Healy, the local Member for Cairns, about the constant itinerant problem in the CBD and his plan to address this ongoing issue. 
12m Dec 08, 2020
12m
Look after each other
Today I spoke to Dulcie Bird, the  CEO of Dr. Edward Koch Foundation, about the importance of checking in with friends and family. Mental health is a pressing issue in our society and the pandemic has compacted the stresses this year leaving many people feeling isolated and in need of help. 
8m Dec 07, 2020
8m
Vicious dog attacks on the rise
Today I spoke to Cathy Zeiger, the representative for Division 3, about Cairns residents' outrage over the number of dog attacks in suburbs.  
11m Dec 04, 2020
11m
COVID-19 Vaccine on the horizon
Today I spoke to Dr. Chris Moy, a General Practitioner, and Vice President of the Australian Medical Association (AMA), about the UK's announcement the Pfizer vaccine has been approved for use from next week. 
7m Dec 03, 2020
7m
Cairns needs Kidney Transplant Unit
Today I spoke to Michael Healy, the Member for Cairns, and Assistant Minister for Tourism Industry Development, about the need for Cairns to secure the promised kidney transplant unit over Townsville. 
9m Dec 03, 2020
9m
Live entertainment is back
Today I spoke to Andrea Allmuay, a Cairns-based Singer, DJ, MC, and wedding celebrant, about live entertainment making a come back. Audiences have been left high and dry throughout the pandemic with all live entertainment suspended. It's now time to get out and enjoy live entertainment again. Make sure you immerse yourself in Andrea's latest musical "The Last Five Years" at the Tanks Arts Centre. 
6m Dec 02, 2020
6m
Cruising into the future
Today I spoke to Joel Katz, the Managing Director Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), about the future of cruising and the $2bn loss across Australia since the suspension of cruising in March this year. 
10m Dec 02, 2020
10m
New approach to antibiotic free stock feed
This week I spoke to Lachlan Campbell, the CEO of ProAgni, about their antibiotic-free animal feed products that preserve animal health and economic sustainability, while decreasing the environmental and social impact of farming. 
6m Dec 02, 2020
6m
Cairns welcomes visitors with open arms
Today I spoke to Richard Barker, the new CEO of Cairns Airport, about the future of the aviation industry. 
8m Dec 01, 2020
8m
Time for Australia to diversify
Today I spoke to Dianne Tipping, the Chair of Export Council of Australia, about Australia's need to find other markets to focus on and export to. 
8m Dec 01, 2020
8m
Statecation sounding good?
Today I spoke to Margy Osmond, the CEO of the Tourism & Transport Forum Australia (TTF), about Queenslanders opting to holiday within the state. 
8m Nov 30, 2020
8m
No room to move
Today I spoke to Tom Quaid, the Far North Queensland Zone chairman Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ), about the tight rental market in Cairns.  
8m Nov 30, 2020
8m
A true titan of the meat industry remembered
Today I spoke to Chris Greenwood, from Morganbury Meats, about the hard-working, dedicated family man D'Arcy Byrnes.  
11m Nov 27, 2020
11m
Are you prepared for the Cyclone Season?
Today I spoke to Wayne Coutts, the regional director of State Emergency Service (SES), about the importance of being prepared for the Cyclone Season. 
7m Nov 27, 2020
7m
New Zealand travel bubble best option
Today I spoke to Geoffrey Thomas, the editor of AirlineRatings.com, about the Queensland border reopening and the concept of a travel bubble between Australia and New Zealand.  
10m Nov 26, 2020
10m
Time for Italian cuisine?
Today I spoke to Alessandra Giannascoli, the head chef and Co-owner of L’Abruzzese, about her new Italian restaurant on Lake Street. 
6m Nov 26, 2020
6m
Restrictions still strangling some tour operators
Today I spoke to Gareth Phillips, CEO of the Association Marine Park Authority Tourism Operators (AMPTO), about the Queensland border reopening but restrictions still strangling some tour operators.  
9m Nov 25, 2020
9m
Time for a skin cancer check up?
Today I spoke to Dr. David Candler, owner of Skin Alert Cairns about the importance of routine skin cancer checks.
9m Nov 25, 2020
9m
Time to celebrate
Today I spoke to Steve Edmondson, the owner-operator of Sailaway, about the remarkable news of the Premier reopening the Queensland border to New South Wales on the 1st of December. 
13m Nov 24, 2020
13m
QLD border set to open
Today I spoke to Tara Bennett, the executive officer of Tourism Port Douglas and Daintree, about the Premier reopening the Queensland border to New South Wales on December 1st. 
6m Nov 24, 2020
6m
Growing pains on the Northern Beaches
Today I spoke to Councillor Brett Olds about the future developments of the Northern Beaches and what residents think. 
9m Nov 23, 2020
9m
Surprise quarantine time
Today I spoke to Ross Rankine, the owner of Limberlost Nursery, who has unexpectedly found himself along with his wife in hotel quarantine in the Pacific Hotel in Cairns after attending a wedding in South Australia and the Queensland border closing suddenly.  
6m Nov 23, 2020
6m
Alleged war crimes must be kept in perspective
Today I spoke to George Mansford, a Retired Brigadier, about the alleged war crimes and the fallout from the inquiry. 
16m Nov 20, 2020
16m
Crocodiles on the move
Today I spoke to Angela Toppin the Mayor of Mareeba Shire Council about 22 crocodiles reported to be in the Two Miles Creek system and the recent report commissioned by the council. 
8m Nov 20, 2020
8m
Easing of COVID restrictions not equal across all industries
Today I spoke to Gareth Phillips, the CEO of Association Marine Park Authority Tourism Operators, about the unequal easing of COVID-19 restrictions across industries. 
10m Nov 19, 2020
10m
'Our Cairns' survey result in
Today I spoke to the Mayor about the 'Our Cairns' survey and what Cairns residents said about controversial issues such as whether to one-lane CBD streets or allow people to legally consume alcohol on the Esplanade. 
14m Nov 18, 2020
14m
South Australians no longer welcome to Queensland
Today I spoke to Warren Entsch, the Member for Leichhardt, about the Premier's decision to shut the Queensland border to South Australians. 
7m Nov 17, 2020
7m
QLD border slams shut to SA
Today I spoke to Tara Bennett, the executive officer of Tourism Port Douglas Daintree, about the closure of the QLD border to SA as of midnight last night and Port Douglas becoming popular for Schoolies. 
5m Nov 17, 2020
5m
Time to update the city centre?
Today I spoke to Gayle Allen, the owner Frydays in the city centre, about what needs to change to prevent crime in the CBD and bring life back to the CBD. 
10m Nov 16, 2020
10m
A boost for FNQ tourism
Today I spoke to Michael Healy, the Member for Cairns, Labor Party ALP, about his new position of assistant tourism minister.  
9m Nov 13, 2020
9m
Get Ready For Christmas Race Day
Today I spoke to John Cameron, the General Manager of the Cairns Jockey Club, about this Sunday's Christmas Race Day. It will be the fifth time the Christmas Race day has been held. 
8m Nov 12, 2020
8m
Green light for rezoning Paradise Palms
Today I spoke to Darren Halpin, the Managing Director of Paradise Palms Resort, about the Council making a landmark decision to rezone Paradise Palms. 
8m Nov 12, 2020
8m
Tackling Youth Crime
Today I spoke to Patricia O'Neill, the CEO of Cairns Chamber of Commerce, about the breakfast with Police on the Frontline next Tuesday 10th of November that the Cairns Chamber of Commerce is holding. 
9m Nov 06, 2020
9m
Cairns Centrals upgrade almost complete
Today I spoke to Lachlan Dyson, the Regional General Manager of Lendlease, about Cairns Central's new makeover. 
9m Nov 06, 2020
9m
Who will the Tourism Portfolio go to?
Today I spoke to Gavin King, the Managing Director of Tropic Group, and Former LNP Member for Cairns, about what the re-elected Labor cabinet will look like. 
7m Nov 05, 2020
7m
Time to end driver distraction
Today I spoke to Lauren Ritchie, from the RACQ, about driver distraction and the new mobile detection camera on the Kennedy Highway near Kuranda.  
7m Nov 05, 2020
7m
City crime disruption
Today I spoke to Gayle Allen, the owner of Frydays, about the never-ending crime in Cairns CBD and what needs to be done. 
11m Nov 04, 2020
11m
Cairns North drive-through fever clinic moves
Today I spoke to Darren Armstrong, the nursing director for patient access, about the relocation of the Cairns North COVID Clinic to Aumuller Street at Ports Smith. 
6m Nov 04, 2020
6m
Dametto claims victory
Today I spoke to Nick Dametto, the Member for Hinchinbrook, Katter's Australian Party, about his first move when he returns to parliament. 
10m Nov 03, 2020
10m
FNQ Tourism Businesses unite
Today I spoke to Baz Goes, the owner of Cairns Canyoning and Rapid Borders, about small businesses uniting together to help each other during the pandemic. 
11m Nov 03, 2020
11m
KAP New Force
Today I spoke to Robbie Katter, the Queensland State Leader of Katter’s Australian Party, about the outcome from the weekend's State Election. 
12m Nov 02, 2020
12m
Gratitude vote wins
Today I spoke to Dr. Paul Williams, a Senior Lecturer in Politics and Journalism at Griffith University, about the result from the State Election. 
12m Nov 02, 2020
12m
Border decision made
Today I spoke to Mark Olsen, the CEO of Tourism Tropical North Queensland, about the Premier's decision to open the border on November 3 to NSW except Greater Sydney and Victoria. 
8m Oct 30, 2020
8m