John MacKenzie chats with Cr. Martin Bella, Mackay Regional Council, about comments made by a former judge, Clive Wall, who 'slammed inaction over spiralling youth crime'.
16 mins; June 03, 2024
John MacKenzie chats with Scott Stanford, President Teacher's Professional Association of Queensland, about the push for teachers to have access to body cameras as an effort to help deal with school-based violence and assaults.
7 mins; June 02, 2024
John MacKenzie chats with Nick Dametto, KAP State Member for Hinchinbrook, about a petition known as "Castle Law", which is a proposed bill to protect victims of home invasions when defending themselves and their families.
11 mins; May 29, 2024
John MacKenzie chats with Geoffrey Thomas, Editor-In-Chief at AirlineRatings.com, about the recent cases of violent turbulence experienced on some of the top airlines in the world.
11 mins; May 28, 2024
John MacKenzie chats with Adam Adams, owner of several Cairns businesses, including Night Owl, about the idea for the council to introduce security dogs as an effort to curb CBD violence and anti-social behavior.
7 mins; May 27, 2024
John MacKenzie chats with Roger Ward, Director of Cairns Mortgage Brokers & Senior Fellow of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia, about recommendations into regional bank branch closures.
10 mins; May 26, 2024
John MacKenzie chats with Lucy Karger, Yellow Crazy Ant Eradication Program Manager at the Wet Tropics Management Authority, about the successful eradication of the invasive ant species from over 365ha of land.
10 mins; April 21, 2024
John MacKenzie chats with Laura Gerber, LNP State Member for Currumbin, Shadow Minister for Youth Justice and Victim Support, about the state government's push to silence the media on youth crime coverage.
10 mins; April 18, 2024
John MacKenzie chats with Roger Ward, Director of Cairns Mortgage Brokers & Senior Fellow of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia, about the IMF predictions that Australia will "lag behind its peers in reducing inflation and economic growth".
9 mins; April 17, 2024
John MacKenzie chats with Craig Crawford, ALP State Member for Barron River, about the government's commitment to Cairns to provide a police helicopter to combat the record number of vehicle thefts, mostly due to brazen youth offenders.
7 mins; April 16, 2024
John MacKenzie chats with Cr. Rhonda Coghlan, CRC Representative for Division 8, about the progress of flood recovery in the northern beaches region of Cairns following the Cyclone Jasper flooding.
12 mins; April 15, 2024
John Mackenzie chats with Cr. Brett Olds, CRC Deputy Mayor and Representative for Division 9, about disaster recovery, youth crime, and the philosophical responsibility local government should play in addressing community concerns.
11 mins; April 14, 2024
John MacKenzie chats with Ken Harley, Chairman of the Reddicliffe Highway Proposal, to discuss the Kuranda range and the future solutions needed to access the Tablelands.
10 mins; April 11, 2024
John MacKenzie chats with Mark Stanley, Manager of Cairns Night Markets, after yet another night of violence and chaos suffered by patrons and staff at the Cairns Night Markets.
11 mins; April 10, 2024
John MacKenzie chats with Mark Stanley, Manager of Cairns Night Markets, about the recent crime and chaos suffered by visitors and locals in the eatery of the night markets on the Cairns Esplanade.
7 mins; April 09, 2024
John MacKenzie chats with Cr. Marty Bella, Mackay Regional Council, about the Alice Springs youth curfews contrasted to the growing crime concerns in Mount Isa, Townsville, and Cairns.
8 mins; April 08, 2024
John MacKenzie chats with Cr. Brett Moller, CRC Representative for Division 1, about signage and safety following the tragic death of a 26-year-old visitor at Isabella Falls on Sunday afternoon.
11 mins; April 07, 2024
John MacKenzie chats with Shai Ager, Founder of The Agile Project, about bureaucratic mismanagement and the culling of introduced wallabies on Helena Island at Moreton Bay.
9 mins; April 04, 2024
John MacKenzie chats with Gavin Dear, Declared Cook Shire Councillor and Musician, about his story of local heroism and saving lives during the Jasper flood event.
18 mins; April 03, 2024
John MacKenzie chats with Cr. Brett Olds, CRC Representative for Division 9, about the slow vote counting process by the Electoral Commission Queensland in regard to the 2024 Cairns Mayoral race.
9 mins; April 02, 2024
John MacKenzie chats with talkback caller Mike about a creative way criminals are entering homes.
4 mins; April 01, 2024
John MacKenzie chats with Ian Leavers, President and CEO of the Queensland Police Union, about the rights of victims of crime and a weak judiciary, after a man was shot by police following an alleged violent rampage in Cairns' suburbs.
9 mins; March 27, 2024
John MacKenzie chats with Cr. Brett Olds, CRC Representative for Division 9, about a man allegedly shot by police in Woree.
11 mins; March 26, 2024
John MacKenzie chats with Peter from Edmonton, who called in to voice his concerns about the lack of police patrols in the CBD in contrast to the overrepresentation of "flash for cash" operations on main roads.
5 mins; March 25, 2024
John MacKenzie chats with Ian Moller-Nielson, Secretary Manager Cairns Show, about the horror stories experienced at the early voting booth at 230-240 Mulgrave Road, and the need to return pre-polling to the Cairns Showgrounds.
9 mins; March 24, 2024
John MacKenzie chats with Danny Betros, Managing Director CBRE Cairns, about the need for a Cairns CBD revival following comments made by Crystalbrook owner, Ghassan Aboud, who blasted city leaders to do more.
10 mins; March 21, 2024
John MacKenzie chats with Greg Williams, retired Civil Contractor with 40 years of road construction experience & advocate for the Redicliffe Highway proposal, about the integrity of the Kuranda Range following recent flooding.
11 mins; March 20, 2024
John MacKenzie chats with Cr. Cathy Zeiger, CRC Representative for Division 3, about the race for deputy mayor in Cairns and the hardships experienced by some residents on voting day.
7 mins; March 19, 2024
John MacKenzie chats with Marie Meares, Local Taxi Owner and Spokesperson for the Queensland Taxi Licence Owners Group, about the world-first class action lawsuit that has seen Uber ordered to pay out over $270 million.
13 mins; March 18, 2024
John MacKenzie chats with Dr. Paul Williams, Associate Professor in Politics and Journalism at Griffith University, about the local government elections in Queensland and observes trends regarding the upcoming state election.
12 mins; March 17, 2024
John MacKenzie chats with Srah Mort, Director & Co-Founder of MiHaven (local construction company) about the ability to house a growing population in Cairns, with a focus being placed on the CBD.
7 mins; March 14, 2024
John MacKenzie chats with talkback caller Danny Betros about donations declared to Mayoral candidates during the 2024 local government election campaign.
6 mins; March 13, 2024
John MacKenzie chats with Deryck Thompson, who explains how Machan's beach residents have been threatened with fines by the Cairns Regional Council for placing a protest sign on private property.
10 mins; March 12, 2024
John MacKenzie chats with Michael from Edmonton who was a recent victim of a home invasion. The impact on his and his family's lives has been devastating and will affect them for years to come.
12 mins; March 11, 2024
Gavin King (covering for John MacKenzie) chats to talkback caller William from Brinsmead about the $25 million cost blowout for a new bridge and shares his thoughts on the upcoming local government elections.
9 mins; March 10, 2024
John MacKenzie chats with a frustrated listener, Jannis from Cairns, who shared her experience about the difficulty and red tape associated with depositing cash at a major bank.
4 mins; March 07, 2024
John MacKenzie chats with Geoffrey Thomas, Editor in Chief at AirlineRatings.com, about the announcmentby Virgin Airlines to allow small dogs on certain flights.
6 mins; March 06, 2024
John MacKenzie chats with Dr. Nicole Sleeman, Local Doctor on Barr Street and CRC 2024 Candidate for Division 6, about the integrity of democracy amidst election placards signs being removed.
9 mins; March 05, 2024
John MacKenzie chats with Sean Rooney, CEO of North Qld Primary Health Network, about the extended opening hours at the Cairns Urgent Care Clinic in Edmonton.
10 mins; March 04, 2024
John MacKenzie chats with Dr. Jon Nott, Professor of Geoscience, College of Science and Engineering at JCU Cairns, to gain an understanding of our river systems and flood-prevention potentialities in the wake of the Jasper flooding event.
11 mins; March 03, 2024
John MacKenzie chats with Scott Worlein, Owner/Operator of SRW Security Services, about the residents of Ayr organising security patrols of their neighbourhoods in the wake of an increasing culture of crime in Queensland.
15 mins; February 29, 2024
John MacKenzie chats with Jeremy Blockey, President of Douglas Chamber of Commerce, about the future of the Mossman Mill after $12 million was found by the Premier following a local protest.
12 mins; February 28, 2024
John MacKenzie chats with caller Bill from Bentley Park about Cairns Regional Council red tape when calling its customer service centre.
13 mins; February 27, 2024
John MacKenzie chats with Wayne Coutts, Regional Director of the State Emergency Service [SES], about the need for volunteers to continue the tireless work assisting communities during our floods, cyclones, and other emergencies in Far North Queensland.
14 mins; February 26, 2024
John MacKenzie chats with Craig Crawford, State Member for Barron River, about the Double Island lease held by Benny Wu's Fortune Island Holding Company and the push to see a return of facilities and tourism infrastructure.
7 mins; February 25, 2024
John MacKenzie chats with Cr. Brett Olds, CRC Representative for Division 9, about two hot topics: Premier Steven Miles popularity polling and Mayoral candidate Amy Eden's social media controversy.
9 mins; February 22, 2024
John MacKenzie chats with caller Dianne, from Holloways Beach, about her decision to opt for a new mayoral candidate in the upcoming local government elections, citing crime and safety as a major concern.
6 mins; February 21, 2024
John MacKenzie chats with Cr. Martin Bella, Mackay Regional Council, about the resignation of Police Commissioner Katarina Carroll and a trial program of "on-country" sentencing for Indigenous youth offenders.
9 mins; February 20, 2024
John MacKenzie chats with Tamara Srhoj who tells her story of a home invasion and the lack of support for victims of crime. Cairns residents are fed up with the "new normal" attitude toward rationalising criminal behaviour.
16 mins; February 19, 2024
John MacKenzie chats with Richie Bates, former Cairns Regional Councillor for Division 5, about the upcoming local government elections to be held on 16th March 2024.
12 mins; February 18, 2024
John MacKenzie chats with Dr. Paul Williams, Associate Professor in Politics and Journalism at Griffith University, about government polling figures in Queensland under the leadership of Steven Miles.
12 mins; February 15, 2024
John MacKenzie chats with Cr. Locky Bensted, Mareeba Shire, about the scourge of youth crime in Queensland and the rights of police officers.
6 mins; February 14, 2024
John MacKenzie chats with talkback caller George, from Fetta's Greek Taverna, who is enraged at the decision to stand down a top Queensland cop guilty of pursuing criminals.
7 mins; February 13, 2024
John MacKenzie chats with Scott Morrisey, JCU PhD Candidate, about his pioneering technology that can use DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) to detect the presence of box jellyfish at our beaches along Far North Queensland.
11 mins; February 12, 2024
John MacKenzie chats again with Keiren O'Brien, President of the Southside Comets Football Club, following another alleged break-in and vandalism, which is now eight times in the last four years.
7 mins; February 12, 2024
John MacKenzie chats with Deryck Thompson, Treasurer of Machan's Beach Community Association, about council red tape and an almost laughable experience with accessing a community hall during times of crisis.
11 mins; February 11, 2024
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4 mins; February 07, 2024
John MacKenzie chats with Cr. Martin Bella, Mackay Regional Council, about the recent show of support by regional Mayors in Queensland to address the increasing concern of crime and youth offending.
11 mins; February 06, 2024
John MacKenzie chats with Warren Entsch, LNP Federal Member for Leichhardt, about traditional hunting methods meeting legal and moral obligations after a turtle was rescued off Green island.
7 mins; February 05, 2024
John MacKenzie chats with Sabine Schroeder about the community's desire to see the return of markets in the city, with DFO coming to the rescue.
7 mins; February 04, 2024
John MacKenzie chats with Mark Olsen, CEO of Tourism Tropical North Queensland (TTNQ), about the return of flights from China for the Luna New Year.
13 mins; February 01, 2024
John Mackenzie chats with Dan Purdie, LNP State Member for Ninderry & Shadow Minister for Police and Community Safety, about stretched policing resources in Queensland following a growing youth crime crisis that has seen police cars being targeted.
8 mins; January 31, 2024
John MacKenzie chats with Geoffrey Thomas, Editor in Chief at AirlineRatings.com,
9 mins; January 30, 2024
Vale Richard Pollard. John MacKenzie chats with Frank Teodo about the life of "Richard from Yarrabah", a regular caller and person of significance in his community.
14 mins; January 24, 2024
John MacKenzie chats with Senator Matthew Canavan about Woolworth's controversial decision not to stock Australia Day merchandise this January 26th.
8 mins; January 23, 2024
John MacKenzie chats with Allan Benn from Kamerunga about his "letter to the editor" regarding crocodile management and human priorities.
7 mins; January 21, 2024
John MacKenzie chats with Geena Court who has been tirelessly providing relief to flood-affected victims in the Bloomfield region.
9 mins; January 18, 2024
John MacKenzie chats with Michelle from the Speewah Tavern about the Queensland Emergency Management Levy, designed to cope with disaster-affected relief and support.
4 mins; January 17, 2024
John MacKenzie chats with Mayor Michael Kerr, Douglas Shire, about post-flood recovery and temporary housing for victims in Bloomfield and the surrounding region.
7 mins; January 16, 2024
John MacKenzie spoke with Dave Raymond about the "Recognise FNQ" initiative which aims to officially appreciate all of those who volunteered and helped support our flood-affected communities.
14 mins; January 15, 2024
John MacKenzie chats with Senator Matthew Canavan about supermarket giant Woolworth's controversial decision not to stock Australia Day merchandise.
7 mins; January 14, 2024
John MacKenzie chats with David Walton, Owner of Cairns Snake Removals, for an update on the movements and current number of our slithering friends following the flooding.
9 mins; January 11, 2024
John MacKenzie chats with Lui Garozzo, Managing Director of Total Food Network (based in Cairns, with operations in PNG), about riots and unrest on the streets of Port Moresby in Papua New Guinea.
6 mins; January 10, 2024
John MacKenzie chats with Gina Court, who shares her experience of helping those in need following the epic floods that destroyed many communities in Far North Queensland.
14 mins; January 09, 2024
John MacKenzie chats with Dr. Terry Goldsworthy, Associate Professor in Criminology at Bond University, about Acting Assistant Commissioner Andrew Massingham's bold new vision to bring youth crime under control in Queensland.
9 mins; January 08, 2024
John MacKenzie chats with Deputy Mayor Brett Moller, CRC Representative for Division 1, about updates following the Cyclone Jasper flooding event.
7 mins; January 07, 2024
John MacKenzie chats with Deputy Mayor Brett Moller, CRC Representative for Division 1, about the stranded community in Goldsborough Valley who live across Fisheries Bridge that was destroyed in the recent flooding.
13 mins; December 21, 2023
John MacKenzie chats with Martin Anton from Machans Beach about the destruction experienced in the wake of the recent flooding.
8 mins; December 20, 2023
John MacKenzie chats with Roddy Rees, Sole Director of Cairns Adventure Group and Raging Thunder Adventure, about his flood experience and the new facility at Lake Placid being destroyed.
7 mins; December 19, 2023
John MacKenzie chats with Mel Fogarty, Carins North local and Owner of Beyond the Willow Tree,
14 mins; December 18, 2023
John MacKenzie chats with Ian Leavers, President & CEO of the Queensland Police Union
8 mins; December 14, 2023
John MacKenzie chats with Cr. Brett Olds, CRC Representative for Division 9, about
13 mins; December 13, 2023
John MacKenzie chats with Chris Hodgman, Chief Superintendent District Officer Townsville
8 mins; December 12, 2023
Caroline from Wonga Beach called John MacKenzie with concerns about the local telecommunications tower and its battery backup during Cyclone Jasper.
5 mins; December 11, 2023
John MacKenzie chats with Cr. Martin Bella, Mackay Regional Council, to contrast the crimes occurring in Townsville to Cairns and Mackay, following a spate of Police vehicles being rammed by juvenile thugs.
12 mins; December 10, 2023
John MacKenzie chats with Councillor Locky Bensted, Mareeba Shire, about an act of civil unrest and riots against police in the streets of Mareeba.
10 mins; December 07, 2023
John MacKenzie chats with Cr. Cathy Zeiger, CRC Representative for Division 3, about
8 mins; December 06, 2023
John MacKenzie chats with Cr. Cathy Zeiger, CRC Representative for Division 3, who called in to tell a story about the brazen theft, and imminent return, of a $20,000 lawnmower from the Saints Hockey Club in Woree.
7 mins; December 05, 2023
John MacKenzie chats with Ken Harley, Local Crime Emergency Activist, about riots and unrest on the streets in Mareeba.
11 mins; December 04, 2023
John MacKenzie chats with Rob Schwarten, former Queensland Parliamentarian, about Palaszczuk's popularity as premier of the state.
12 mins; December 03, 2023
Danny Betros from CBRE chats with the new Deputy Mayor, Brett Moller, about the mismanagement of Anzac Park beside the Casino in Cairns' CBD.
5 mins; November 30, 2023
John MacKenzie chats with Brett Olds, CRC Councillor for Division 9, about
8 mins; November 29, 2023
John MacKenzie chats with Danny Betros, Managing Director of CBRE Cairns, about
11 mins; November 28, 2023
John MacKenzie chats with Mark Olsen, CEO of Tourism Tropical North Queensland (TTNQ), following 3 days of tourism forums and discussions in Cairns.
10 mins; November 26, 2023
John MacKenzie chats with Keith Hamburger AM, Former Director-General of Queensland's Corrective Services, about
14 mins; November 23, 2023
John MacKenzie chats with Jemma Probert, owner of Kerry D Fishing Charters in Karumba,
7 mins; November 22, 2023
John MacKenzie chats with John Hardy OAM, Second World War Historian and Local Tour Guide, about the strange case of 3 unexploded ordnances (UXO) discovered in the Bilwon State Forest near Mareeba, dating back to the Second World War.
16 mins; November 21, 2023
John MacKenzie chats with Dr. Peter Ridd, Independent Scientist and Marine Geophysicist, about the government's commitment of another $50 million to improve reef quality, bringing the budget to around $200 million in total.
6 mins; November 20, 2023
The allegedly stolen puppies recovered by police have the community of Cairns talking, so John MacKenzie caught up with dog owner, Andrea White, to understand her ordeal and the outcome.
10 mins; November 19, 2023
John MacKenzie chats with Allen Bobbermen, President of the Queensland Seafood Industry Association
