Michael Healy on Lockdown End
Today I spoke with Michael Healy, Member for Cairns & Assistant Minister for Tourism Industry Development (Australian Labor Party), about the early easing of lockdown restrictions and ideas for a vax hub in the city.
14m Aug 19, 2021
14m
Dr. Paul Sparshott on Vaccines & Passports
Today I spoke with Dr. Paul Sparshott, CEO of Advance Cairns, about the jab rollout and the idea of a vaccination passport.
8m Aug 18, 2021
8m
Michael Trout on Blazing Saddles' Sale
Today I sadly spoke with Michael Trout, Owner of Blazing Saddles Adventures, about his business becoming a Covid-casualty after being forced to sell due to financial hardships.
14m Aug 17, 2021
14m
Claire Zwick on Tourisms Downturn
Today I spoke with Claire Zwick, Owner/Operator of Coral Sea Dreaming Dive & Sail, about the government support needed due to the huge downturn in customer numbers during the pandemic. 
5m Aug 16, 2021
5m
Kim McCosker on Juvenile Crime
Today I spoke with Kim McCosker, celebrity cook and author of the 4 Ingredients Book, about tougher sentencing needed for juvenile offenders following a recent home invasion and stolen vehicles. 
8m Aug 13, 2021
8m
Danny Betros on Esplanade Events & Ideas
Today I spoke with Danny Betros, Managing Director of CBRE Cairns, about what new events & ideas could be incorporated into the recently refurbished Cairns Esplanade precinct.
11m Aug 12, 2021
11m
Jayson Watkin on Soldier's Croc Attack
Today I spoke with Jayson Watkin, Owner / Operator of Cape York Experience, who bravely helped to rescue two military soldiers recently attacked by a crocodile near the Lockhart River.
7m Aug 11, 2021
7m
Dr. Ken Chapman on Industry's Financial Support
Today I spoke with Dr. Ken Chapman, Chair of Skyrail Rainforest Cableway & FNQ Hospital Foundation & Tourism Tropical North Queensland, about the Queensland State Government's announcement of a $70M financial boost for the Tourism & Hospitality sectors. 
8m Aug 10, 2021
8m
Dr. Paul Griffin on Lockdowns
Today I spoke with Dr. Paul Griffin, Director of Infectious Diseases at Mater Health Services, about Cairns' snap lockdown and how to gradually ease restrictions in order to tackle Covid-19.
7m Aug 09, 2021
7m
Jason Christopher update on Pharmacy Jab Rollout
Today I spoke with Jason Christopher, Pharmacist & Managing Director of Cairns Doctors & Whole Life Pharmacy, about an update on the pharmacy vaccination rollout, including participating locations and low supplies. Edit
10m Aug 06, 2021
10m
Cr. Kristy Vallely on Festival Cairns 2021
Today I spoke with Councillor Kristy Vallely, Division 6 Cairns Regional Council, about the big, upcoming event: Festival Cairns 2021!
6m Aug 05, 2021
6m
Kevin Goan on the Butterfield Cold case
Today I spoke with Kevin Goan, Acting Detective Inspector for the Far North District Crime Group [Queensland Police Service], about new questions being asked in the re-opened cold case of Mossman mother Joanne Butterfield, who went missing in 1998. If you have any information, contact Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000.
6m Aug 04, 2021
6m
Jason Christopher on Pharmacy Vaccinations
Today I spoke with Jason Christopher, Pharmacist & Managing Director at Cairns Doctors & Whole Life Pharmacy, about the Covid-19 vaccination rollout at local pharmacies. 
13m Aug 03, 2021
13m
Mark Olsen on Covid & Cairns' Tourism
Today I spoke with Mark Olsen, CEO of TTNQ (Tourism Tropical North Queensland), to get an update on the latest lockdown in South East Qld and how it is affecting the Far North's tourism industry.
8m Aug 02, 2021
8m
Danny Betros on Sale of Barnacle Bill
Today I spoke with Danny Betros, Managing Director CBRE, about the recent sale of the famous restaurant Barnacle Bill on the esplanade. We also discussed the crime issue facing the landscaped section of Shield Street in the CBD.
9m Jul 30, 2021
9m
Janet Hamilton on Cairns Convention Centre.
Today I spoke with Janet Hamilton, GM of the Cairns Convention Centre, to get the latest updates regarding the Centre's expansion & refurbishment. 
14m Jul 29, 2021
14m
Cr. Cathy Zeiger on Flying Foxes
Today I spoke with Councillor Cathy Zeiger, Cairns Regional Council Div 3 Representative, about the CBD flying fox situation, relocation efforts, community involvement and soaring costs.  
9m Jul 29, 2021
9m
Mark Perry on Targa 2021
Today I spoke with Mark Perry, CEO of Targa Australia, about their upcoming motorsport event and the need for volunteers.
7m Jul 28, 2021
7m
Kevin Turner on Cairns' Rental Crisis
Today I spoke with Kevin Turner, from Realty Talk at 4BC Radio, about the rental crisis in our region. Kevin also provided tips on how to secure a rental property and spoke with a caller, Paul from White Rock. 
15m Jul 27, 2021
15m
Gareth Phillips on the Reef's "In-Danger" Label
Today I spoke with Gareth Phillips, CEO of the Association of Marine Park Tourism Operators, about the recent UNSECO decision not to label the Great Barrier Reef as "In-Danger" and what this means for the local tourism industry.
14m Jul 26, 2021
14m
Don Mackie on Cairns' Vacc Rollout
Today I spoke with Don Mackie, Executive Director Medical Services Cairns & Hinterland Hospital & Health Service, about a new vaccination clinic opening at Smithfield and an update on the jab rollout.
6m Jul 23, 2021
6m
Geoffrey Thomas on Flight Cancellations
Today I spoke with Geoffrey Thomas, Editor-in-Chief of AirlineRatings.com, about the Australian airline industry during Covid and a large number of cancellations.
11m Jul 22, 2021
11m
Dr Paul Griffin on Covid-19 Cases + Vaccination Updates
Today I spoke with Dr. Paul Griffin, Director of Infectious Diseases at Mater Health Services, about the latest case of Covid-19 in the Cairns region and the vaccination rollout in general. 
8m Jul 21, 2021
8m
Dr. Peter Ridd on the State on the Reef
Today I spoke with Dr. Peter Ridd, independent Scientist & Marine Geophysicist, about the current health and quality of the Great Barrier Reef.
9m Jul 20, 2021
9m
Cathy Zeiger - An Update on Dog Attacks
Today I spoke with Cr Cathy Zeiger, Rep of Division 3, to get an update about the dog attack increase and what Cairns Regional Council has planned to resolve the issue.
9m Jul 19, 2021
9m
Cr Cathy Zeiger on Dog Attacks
Today I spoke with Cr Cathy Zeiger, Division 3, about the increase in dog attacks and barking in the Cairns region.
8m Jul 15, 2021
8m
Matt Journeaux on Butchers & the Supermarket Industry
Today I spoke with Matt Journeaux, Acting Federal Secretary of the Australiasian Industry Employees' Union, about Coles supermarkets possibly no longer keeping in-store butchers.
7m Jul 14, 2021
7m
Aaron McLeod on Youth Crime
Today I spoke with Aaron McLeod, President of the Crime & Justice Action group, about the youth criminals getting bolder, focusing in particular on the recent assault of a 77-year-old Redlynch woman.
12m Jul 13, 2021
12m
Wayne, from the Northern Beaches
Wayne, from the Northern Beaches, called in to chat about the Esplanade road being opened up to traffic.
4m Jul 12, 2021
4m
Chris Hodgman, Acting Chief Superintendent Qld Police
Today I spoke with Acting Chief Superintendent Qld Police, Chris Hodgman about new surveillance tech being used to catch juvenile offenders.
5m Jul 09, 2021
5m
Craig Stephen, Mike Ball Dive Expeditions
John MacKenzie 4CA speaks with Craig Stephen, Managing Director of Mike Ball Dive Expeditions, about whale watching
9m Jul 08, 2021
9m
KAP Member for Hinchinbroom Nick Dametto
John MacKenzie from 4CA catches up with the KAP Member for Hinchinbrook Nick Dametto about the health of the Great Barrier Reef
13m Jul 07, 2021
13m
Surf Resort Proposal at Port Douglas
Today I spoke with Tara Bennet, Executive Officer for Tourism Port Douglas & Daintree about a proposal to construct a $317 million surf resort.
6m Jul 07, 2021
6m
Vaccination Rollout & Reluctance
Today I spoke with Nick Loukas from the Northern Queensland Primary Health Network about the logistics of the vaccination rollout in FNQ, and about continuing reluctance. 
6m Jul 06, 2021
6m
Cook Shire Mayor Peter Scott on dialysis unit
John chats with Peter Scott, Mayor of Cook Shire, about the need for a dedicated kidney dialysis unit in the Tropical North
6m Jun 29, 2021
6m
Game two State of Origin
Today I spoke to Chris 'Choppy' Close, the Rugby League Great, about game two of State of Origin.  
6m Jun 25, 2021
6m
Peter Ridd speaks out about the Great Barrier Reef
Today I spoke to Peter Ridd, an Independent Scientist, and Marine Geophysicist formerly at JCU Townsville, about the recent UNESCO recommendation to list the Great Barrier Reef as "in danger" and his recent hearing at the High Court. 
10m Jun 24, 2021
10m
Airline update
Today I spoke to Geoffrey Thomas, the Editor of AirlineRatings.com, about the latest travel news.  
12m Jun 23, 2021
12m
State Budget 2021-22
Today I spoke to Cameron Dick, Treasurer, and Minister for Investment, about the 2021-22 State Budget in the studio. 
17m Jun 22, 2021
17m
Southside vaccination hub opens
Today I spoke to Michael Healy, Member for Cairns, about the Cairns South Health Facility in Edmonton now operating as a COVID-19 vaccination hub. 
5m Jun 22, 2021
5m
Nick Holloway shines on Masterchef
Today I spoke to Nick Holloway, Co-Owner of Nu Nu's Restaurant at Palm Cove, about his experience on MasterChef and the delicious tropical produce on offer in our region.  
11m Jun 21, 2021
11m
Top Sydney restaurateur calls for incentives
Today I spoke with Luke Mangan, a top Sydney restaurateur, and Chef, about the incentives needed to help the hospitality industry. 
6m Jun 17, 2021
6m
Advancing Cairns
Today I spoke to Cairns Regional Councillor Brett Moller, about the southern highway upgrades and the northern highway upgrades. 
9m Jun 16, 2021
9m
Number of scam callers double in 2021
Today I spoke to David Lacey, chief executive of IDCare, about the rise in telephone scams. 
9m Jun 15, 2021
9m
Port Douglas shines
Today I spoke to Barbara Wolveridge, the director of Tropical North Queensland Sotheby’s International Realty, about the high profile sale of the stunning 1-3 Wharf Street property in Port Douglas.  
9m Jun 14, 2021
9m
CJAG speaks out against vigilante groups
Today I spoke to Aaron Mcleod, spokesperson for the Crime & Justice Action Group (CJAG), about the rise of juvenile crime in Cairns and vigilante groups. 
6m Jun 11, 2021
6m
Cairns Airport update
Today I spoke to Gary Porter, Head of Aviation at Cairns Airport, about the latest movements at the airport. 
7m Jun 10, 2021
7m
Festival of the Knob is back
Today I spoke to David Stephens, the event organiser for 'Festival of the Knob', about what is planned for this year's community event. 
6m Jun 10, 2021
6m
Police dogs to the rescue
Today I spoke to Dave Raymond, Sergeant Officer in Charge of the Cairns Dog Squad, about the great work the team has recently done. 
7m Jun 09, 2021
7m
COVID-19 vaccine update
Today I spoke to Nick Loukas, Chair of the Northern Queensland Primary Health Network, about the latest information regarding the roll-out of the COVID-19 vaccine for Far North Queensland. 
9m Jun 08, 2021
9m