Back stage pass to The State of Origin
Today I spoke to Phil Harris, the national manager of Clifton Productions, about the mad rush behind the scenes to get Queensland Country Bank Stadium ready for game one. 
6m Jun 08, 2021
6m
Juvenile crime flaunting to be stopped
Today I spoke to Mark Ellwood, the area coordinator for Palm Cove  Neighbourhood Watch Group, about the push from police to deter juvenile offenders from posting their exploits on social media platforms by making the act an offence. 
16m Jun 07, 2021
16m
COVID-19 vaccine clinic hours extended
Today I spoke to Dr. Don Mackie, Executive Director of the Medical Services Cairns, and Hinterland Hospital Health Services, about the high demand for COVID-19 vaccinations. 
6m Jun 04, 2021
6m
Team Carling set to win
Today I spoke to Nick Carling, the head coach for Team Carling, about the Cairns Airport IRONMAN Asia-Pacific Championship and what gruelling training the team has been enduring behind the scenes. 
9m Jun 02, 2021
9m
We need to get tough on crime
Today I spoke to Ian Leavers, President & CEO of the Queensland Police Union, about the exploding juvenile crime crisis Cairns is facing. 
10m Jun 02, 2021
10m
Pacific travel bubbles on the agenda
Today I spoke to Geoffrey Thomas, Editor, AirlineRatings.com, about the federal government exploring the possibility of the Pacific Islands as the next stage in the travel bubble phase. 
9m Jun 01, 2021
9m
Interstate travel plans halted again
Today I spoke to Mark Olsen, CEO of Tourism Tropical North Queensland, about the recent Victorian lockdown and if it has had an impact on Queensland. 
10m May 31, 2021
10m
Australia secures Moderna vaccines
Today I spoke to Dr. Francois Pretorius, a rural generalist, and member of the Queensland AMA, about Australia securing Moderna vaccines.
9m May 14, 2021
9m
Woke culture taking over
Today I spoke to Ian Leavers, President, and CEO of the Qld Police Union, about the Crime and Corruption Commission investigation into the police recruitment process and woke culture. 
10m May 13, 2021
10m
Crime & Justice Action Group update
Today I spoke to Aaron Mcleod, spokesperson for the Crime & Justice Action Group, about their meeting last night. 
11m May 13, 2021
11m
Can Australia's international borders be opened safely?
Today I spoke to Richard Berman-Hardman, general manager of Skyrail, about last night's budget and if Australia's international borders can be safely opened.  
9m May 12, 2021
9m
City parking nightmare
Today I spoke to Paul Harris, owner of Blue Marlin Bistro, about the parking nightmare in the city. 
8m May 12, 2021
8m
International border confusion
Today I spoke to Margy Osmond, CEO of Tourism and Transport Forum, about the tourism sector needing an $84m JobKeeper-style scheme to support its worst-affected workers. 
8m May 11, 2021
8m
Fighting for flights
Today I spoke to Mark Olsen, CEO of Tropical Tourism North Queensland, about local business leaders remaining confident that the proposed triweekly Cairns to Japan route will be given the go-ahead. 
9m May 10, 2021
9m
Federal budget 2021-22
Today I spoke to Warren Entsch, Member for Leichhardt, about Tuesday night's hotly-anticipated Federal Budget. 
13m May 10, 2021
13m
First whale sighting of the season
Today I spoke to Perry Jones, owner of Ocean Freedom, about the first whale sighting of the season. 
6m May 07, 2021
6m
Stage one of the Cairns Convention Centre unveiled
Today I spoke to Janet Hamilton, General Manager of the Cairns Convention Centre, about the unveiling of the first stage of the $176m refurbishment of the Convention Centre.  
9m May 07, 2021
9m
Barking mad
Today I spoke to Councillor Cathay Zeiger, the representative for Division 3, about dogs barking and the importance of microchipping your pets. 
9m May 06, 2021
9m
Insurance premiums set to plunge
Today I spoke to James Nickless, president of the Strata Community Association Queensland, about the Prime Minister's $10 billion insurance guarantee. 
9m May 05, 2021
9m
Far North dining community in mourning
Today I spoke to Tara Bennett, the executive officer of Tourism Port Douglas and Daintree, about the passing of Tony Sassi the founder of 'Sassi La Cucina' in Port Douglas. 
9m Apr 30, 2021
9m
Update on the Northern Roads
Today I spoke to Craig Crawford, the Member for Barron River, about the latest developments on the Smithfield Highway, Barron River Bridge, and surrounding areas. 
14m Apr 30, 2021
14m
Cairns jumps to Australia's top holiday destination
Today I spoke to Daniel Gschwind, the CEO of Queensland Tourism Industry Council, about Cairns becoming the hottest new holiday destination in Australia. 
13m Apr 29, 2021
13m
Cairns' Targa to go ahead
Today I spoke to Mark Perry, CEO of Targa Australia, about the plan to go ahead with Cairns' Targa Great Barrier Reef event in spite of the recent tragic deaths of three competitors in the Tasmanian leg of the event. 
10m Apr 28, 2021
10m
Queensland's housing shortage
Today I spoke to Fiona Simpson, Shadow Minister for State Development, Infrastructure, and Planning, about the current housing shortage in Queensland. 
9m Apr 28, 2021
9m
Looking for your dream job?
Today I spoke to Bonnie McClelland, receptionist, and operations manager of the Daintree River Cruise Centre, about trying to find workers. 
6m Apr 27, 2021
6m
Sign of the times
Today I spoke to Jax Bergensen, Secretary of the Kuranda Conservation Community Nursery, about the Department of Transport and Main Roads not allowing electronic signs on the Kuranda Range to be used to warn drivers about Cassowaries on the range. 
7m Apr 23, 2021
7m
Cam Oliver heads home
Today I spoke to Mike Kelly, head coach Cairns Taipans, about Cam Oliver putting his family first and having to head back to the United States. 
5m Apr 22, 2021
5m
Ticketing issues for Cairns AFL matches cleared up
Today Mike, from Manuda, called in wanting clarification on ticket sales for upcoming AFL matches in Cairns. Gary Young, Managing Director of AFL Cairns, jumped in to help answer Mike's questions. 
8m Apr 21, 2021
8m
Cairns rental vacancies plummet
Today I spoke to Linda Tuck, Principal of Property Ladder Real Estate, about the extremely tough rental market in Cairns.  
9m Apr 21, 2021
9m
Council removes Redlynch school zone speed limit
Today I spoke to Kristy Vallely, the Councilor for Division 6, about the speed limit on the Redlynch Intake road being changed from 40km/h to 60 km/h. 
5m Apr 20, 2021
5m
Trans-Tasman bubble spreads joy
Today I spoke to Margy Osmond, CEO of Tourism and Transport Forum, about the commencement of the quarantine-free travel bubble between New Zealand and Australia. 
6m Apr 20, 2021
6m
Deputy Prime Minister Michael McCormack
Today in the studio I spoke to, Michael Mccormack, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, and Regional Development, and leader of the Nationals, about the Australian Government's $10 million investment towards the Cairns Gallery Precinct. 
12m Apr 18, 2021
12m
International student update
Today I spoke to Janine Bowmaker, the President of Study Cairns, about international travel bubbles and the impact they will have on international students living in Cairns. 
9m Apr 16, 2021
9m
Encouraging news for airlines
Today I spoke to Geoffrey Thomas, the Editor of AirlineRatings.com, about the latest developments in the airline industry. 
14m Apr 15, 2021
14m
Masks no more
Today I spoke to Patricia O'Neill, CEO of Cairns Chamber of Commerce, about the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions today. 
10m Apr 15, 2021
10m
Ironman Cairns
Today I spoke to Rob Stalling, regional director of the Ironman group Oceania, about the upcoming Cairns Airport Asia Pacific Ironman championship. 
5m Apr 12, 2021
5m
Feral pig hunting review
Today I spoke to Shane Knuth, from Katter's Australian Party, about the state government's review of the Animal Care and Protection Act and what this means for pig hunters. 
4m Apr 12, 2021
4m
Evolving Port Douglas
Today I spoke to Steve, from Port Douglas, about the possibility of Subway coming to town. Steve and I also touched on other topics affecting the region. 
7m Apr 09, 2021
7m
Kuranda Range
Today I spoke to Ken, calling from Kuranda, about the Kuranda Range and the need for urgent maintenance.  
10m Apr 08, 2021
10m
Trans-Tasman bubble to lift Cairns economy
Today I spoke to Richard Barker, CEO of the Cairns Airport, about the trans-Tasman travel bubble. 
10m Apr 07, 2021
10m
Green light for trans-Tasman travel bubble
Today I spoke to Margy Osmond, CEO of the Tourism and Transport Forum, about the confirmation of the trans-Tasman travel bubble. 
6m Apr 07, 2021
6m
Shocking juvenile crime spree
Today I spoke to Aaron Mcleod, spokesperson for the Crime and Action Group in Cairns, about the shocking juvenile crime spree over the Easter long weekend.  
11m Apr 06, 2021
11m
Remote hospital struggle
Today I spoke to Laurie Browning, our Yasi hero, about his recent trip to a rural hospital and the struggle he had to get treatment. 
9m Apr 01, 2021
9m
Lake Morris Road changes
Today I spoke to Deputy Mayor Terry James, about the closure of Lake Morris Road to vehicles from 8 pm to 8 am. 
4m Apr 01, 2021
4m
Brave young hero
Today I spoke to Jan Defferrard, a local funeral celebrant, about her handbag being snatched and the young man who came to her rescue. 
8m Mar 31, 2021
8m
Far North SES help out
Today I spoke to Peter Rinauldo, the area controller for the State Emergency Service Far Northern Region, about 25 volunteers that went down south to help out during the recent floods. 
8m Mar 30, 2021
8m
Western Queensland receives another blow
Today I spoke to Robbie Katter, Queensland State Leader of Katter’s Australian Party, and state Member for Traeger, about the snap lockdown and Western Queensland, no longer receiving Queensland’s “state newspaper” The Courier Mail as well the Townsville Bulletin and various other mastheads. 
10m Mar 30, 2021
10m
Police focus on city
Today I spoke to Chris Hodgman, the acting chief superintendent of the Queensland Police Service, about illegal drinking on the Esplanade.  
8m Mar 29, 2021
8m
Jardine River ferry closed
Today I spoke to Peter Scott, the Mayor of Cook Shire, about the Jardine River ferry Closure. Listen below to our discussion.  
7m Mar 29, 2021
7m
New West Cairns police hub
Today I spoke with Paul Taylor, Deputy Commissioner for the North Queensland Region, about the new $3.2 million dollar West Cairns police hub. 
10m Mar 26, 2021
10m