Mornings With John Mackenzie
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Mornings with John Mackenzie
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John MacKenzie chats with Brett Moller, Cairns Regional Councillor Representative for Division 1, about the ongoing youth crime crisis after Yarrabah leaders have called for action from the Queensland Government.
18/08/2022 Duración: 09minJohn MacKenzie chats with Brett Moller, Cairns Regional Councillor Representative for Division 1, about the ongoing youth crime crisis after Yarrabah leaders have called for action from the Queensland Government. Yarrabah Mayor, Ross Andrews, has called on the state government for funding to better address the skyrocketing effects of juvenile crime. A minority of recidivistic young people are destroying community reputations and local residents are demanding action.
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John MacKenzie chats with Dr. Sandy Donald, Local Anaesthetist and Senior Vice President of Together Queensland, about the waiting times at the Emergency Department at Cairns Hospital.
17/08/2022 Duración: 09minJohn MacKenzie chats with Dr. Sandy Donald, Local Anaesthetist and Senior Vice President of Together Queensland, about the waiting times at the Emergency Department at Cairns Hospital. This discussion comes after reports that some people are avoiding the ED altogether, even in serious cases, in an attempt to eschew long wait times. Dr. Donald calls for a combined effort from all levels of government in order to help resolve the issue of wait times.
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John MacKenzie chats with Cr. Kristy Vallely, Cairns Regional Council Division 6 Representative, about the upcoming Cairns Festival, formerly known as "Fun in the Sun". Kristy also touched on the removal of a beloved fig tree in Freshwater.
16/08/2022 Duración: 12minJohn MacKenzie chats with Cr. Kristy Vallely, Cairns Regional Council Division 6 Representative, about the upcoming Cairns Festival, formerly known as "Fun in the Sun". Kristy also touched on the removal of a beloved fig tree in Freshwater. A debate has been raging about the name of Cairns Festival being altered to include the original wording "fun in the sun". The festival dates back to 1962, and the name has changed over the years. On another note, residents of Freshwater are awaiting the council to remove a much-loved fig tree at Richmond Park.
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John MacKenzie chats with Brett Moller, Cairns Regional Councillor Representative for Division 1, about Minister Leanne Linard's comments about the dearth of youth crime in Cairns.
15/08/2022 Duración: 11minJohn MacKenzie chats with Brett Moller, Cairns Regional Councillor Representative for Division 1, about Minister Leanne Linard's comments about the dearth of youth crime in Cairns. The Minister for Children and Youth Justice described Cairns' crime problem as a non-issue, sparking outcries from locals impacted by soaring juvenile crime and anti-social behaviour. Cr. Moller continues to argue that the Queensland state government should step up to protect innocent citizens and control rates of crime.
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John MacKenzie chats with Perri Conti, Co-Founder of Changing Cairns Crime Problems, after the denial of any problems in Far North Queensland by the State Minister for Children and Youth Justice, Leanne Linard.
12/08/2022 Duración: 09minJohn MacKenzie chats with Perri Conti, Co-Founder of Changing Cairns Crime Problems, after the denial of any problems in Far North Queensland by the State Minister for Children and Youth Justice, Leanne Linard. The minister's response to skyrocketing criminal activity by young offenders came as a shock to victims who have to deal with the ongoing mental health impacts of crime. Instead of addressing the salient concerns felt by anxious residents, Minister Linard confused listeners by overlooking the practical significance of crime to focus on politically-favourable figures.
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John MacKenzie chats with Dr. Michael Clements, Chair of RACGP Rural Council, about government changes to Distribution Priority Area classifications which could effect the location choices of doctors.
11/08/2022 Duración: 06minJohn MacKenzie chats with Dr. Michael Clements, Chair of RACGP Rural Council, Royal Australian College General Practitioners, about government changes to Distribution Priority Area classifications which could affect the location choices of doctors. The changes could effectively disincentivise general practitioners from moving to regional parts of Australia. Whilst Cairns may see some positive flow-on effects, neighbouring rural towns could be negatively impacted. Dr. Clements provides valuable insight into the ongoing situation.
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John MacKenzie chats with Ken Harley, local crime-emergency activist, after the reports of a traveling family's 4WD vehicle being stolen, leaving the family stranded.
05/08/2022 Duración: 17minJohn MacKenzie chats with Ken Harley, local crime-emergency activist, after the reports of a traveling family's 4WD vehicle being stolen, leaving the family stranded. The news comes as Cairns breaks last year's record for total cars stolen. Currently sitting at over 790 vehicles stolen at the time of writing this article. Ken provided his valuable insight and offered the solution of a youth curfew after researching effective preventative measures currently being implemented in Europe.
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John MacKenzie chats with Dr. Peter Ridd, Independent Scientist and Marine Geophysicist, about the quality of coral cover in the Great Barrier Reef.
04/08/2022 Duración: 07minJohn MacKenzie chats with Dr. Peter Ridd, Independent Scientist and Marine Geophysicist, about the quality of coral cover in the Great Barrier Reef. The annual monitoring report from the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) revealed that coral coverage in the central and northern parts has increased since last year to 36%, which is up from 27% the previous year. The percentage of coral coverage on the reef this year represents a record high since monitoring began over 35 years ago.
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John MacKenzie chats with Perri Conti, Co-Founder of Changing Cairns Crime Problems, about the current climate of crime in Cairns.
03/08/2022 Duración: 13minJohn MacKenzie chats with Perri Conti, Co-Founder of Changing Cairns Crime Problems, about the current climate of crime in Cairns. This necessary update comes after a former Justice has suggested that dealing with youth mental health will help to solve the crime plague, that in turn, exacerbates mental health issues for the victims of those crimes. A meeting is to be held at 7:30pm on August 9th at 46 Heavy Crs, Whitfield, to address community concerns, hear the stories of victims, and learn about better home security.
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John MacKenzie chats with Tim Jordan, CEO of Bonza Airlines, about the launch of their new Being 737 Max 8 aircraft.
02/08/2022 Duración: 06minJohn MacKenzie chats with Tim Jordan, CEO of Bonza Airlines, about the launch of their new Being 737 Max 8 aircraft. The plane is the first of its kind to touchdown in Australia after its flight from Seattle USA. The new, budget airlines promise to offer competitively priced, domestic flights within Australia, with our own, Cairns City, included in all of the excitement.
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John MacKenzie chats with Steve Cordenos, President of the Cairns Italian Festival, about the incredibly popular La Festa event at Fogerty Park.
01/08/2022 Duración: 12minJohn MacKenzie chats with Steve Cordenos, President of the Cairns Italian Festival, about the incredibly popular La Festa event at Fogerty Park. A reported number between 13,000-15,000 people attended the first ever Cairns Italian Festival's kick-starter event, La Festa. With 20 food stalls and classic Italian entertainment, the event was loved by all with positive feedback all around.
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John MacKenzie chats with Kevin Turner, host of Realty Talk, about the price of housing across the nation.
28/07/2022 Duración: 10minJohn MacKenzie chats with Kevin Turner, host of Realty Talk, about the price of housing across the nation. Kevin provided a commentary in response to an article in The Courier-Mail about Queensland house prices expected to fall by as much as 10 percent over the next 18 months. Kevin also gave his perspective on the Cairns region of Far North Queensland in relation to real estate.
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John MacKenzie chats with Kord Luckus, Qld Director of AFTA, to get an update on the Spanish Mackerel issue after the government proposed a commercial fishing ban earlier in the year.
27/07/2022 Duración: 09minJohn MacKenzie chats with Kord Luckus, Qld Director of the Australian Fishing Trade Organisation, to get an update on the Spanish Mackerel issue after the government proposed a commercial fishing limit earlier in the year. The Queensland government claimed that the stock biomass levels are at 17% of their 1910 levels, and therefore considered a limit to be put in place. Commercial and recreational fishers across the state have banded together to understand if the science has become politicised, and to put pressure on local members of parliament.
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John MacKenzie chats with Noel Whittaker, Financial Writer and Commentator, to put into perspective people's questions in regards to retirement funds and savings.
27/07/2022 Duración: 07minJohn MacKenzie chats with Noel Whittaker, Financial Writer and Commentator, to put into perspective people's questions in regards to retirement funds and savings. Noel was approached to provide comments after a talkback caller queried aspects of her superannuation fund and recent losses due to the stock market. Noel also reflected upon a recent article he penned for the Sunday Mail titled "Planning Your Retirement a Numbers Game".
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John MacKenzie chats with Lawrence Mason, Daintree Business Identity, about the need for a second ferry for the Daintree.
26/07/2022 Duración: 12minJohn MacKenzie chats with Lawrence Mason, Owner of Mason's Cafe, Mason's Store, and Mason's Tours in the Daintree, about the need for a second ferry for the Daintree River crossing. Douglas Shire Council is to vote on a new, wider ferry to replace the existing one, which is showing stress from age. The idea of a permanent bridge or a second ferry has been floated, especially justified by the lack of access to emergency services at certain times. Lawrence puts forward a strong case for the local residents of the Daintree and Cape Tribulation in Far North Queensland.
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John MacKenzie chats with Brett Olds, CRC Councillor for Division 9, about the headland at Buchan Point being put up for sale after sitting for 30 years.
25/07/2022 Duración: 11minJohn MacKenzie chats with Brett Olds, CRC Councillor for Division 9, about the headland at Buchan Point being put up for sale after sitting for 30 years. Prices in the $20 million range are anticipated for the 6.73-hectare property near Palm Cove, currently owned by Singapore brothers and investors, Whye Chung Ho and Whye Tong Ho. Local discussions about the future of the property are being had, with speculations as to whether it will remain a sanctuary or become a modern development.
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John MacKenzie chats with Lauren Cooney, Principal Communications Advisor at RACQ, to compare the differences in fuel prices between Cairns and Brisbane.
22/07/2022 Duración: 04minJohn MacKenzie chats with Lauren Cooney, Principal Communications Advisor at RACQ, to compare the differences in fuel prices between Cairns and Brisbane. This comes after a damning report from Queensland's top motoring body; the RACQ slams fuel providers for not passing on cost savings to consumers in the Far North. The reported average price for unleaded fuel in Cairns stands at 205.7 cents per litre in contrast to Brisbane's average of just 180 cents per litre (accurate as at the time of writing this article on 22/07/2022).
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John MacKenzie chats with Cr. Brett Olds, CRC Representative for Division 9, about the recent sale of 33-41 Ceder Rd at Palm Cove to a developer.
21/07/2022 Duración: 09minJohn MacKenzie chats with Cr. Brett Olds, CRC Representative for Division 9, about the recent sale of 33-41 Ceder Rd at Palm Cove to a developer. The property consists of 16 residential lots and it was confirmed that a single developer bought up everything after it went to market with the hope of creating a new, hot location to be known as "Beach Haven". Brett spoke with John about the community's concerns in regards to the proposal of an 8-story tower to be constructed on the property.
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John MacKenzie chats with Dr. Sandy Donald, Local Anaesthetist and Senior Vice President of Together Queensland, to get an update about the state of our hospital system during the third wave of Covid-19.
20/07/2022 Duración: 09minJohn MacKenzie chats with Dr. Sandy Donald, Local Anaesthetist and Senior Vice President of Together Queensland, to get an update about the state of our hospital system during the third wave of Covid-19. This comes as the state's hospitals operate at a "high-impact" Tier 3 pandemic response, putting a further strain on our medical service providers. The effects of a spike in covid cases coincide with a statistically worse-off flu season. People are being urged to do their part and help lessen the spread, as businesses will again struggle with staff shortages and opening hours.
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John MacKenzie chats with Senator Matt Canavan about the energy crisis facing southern states.
19/07/2022 Duración: 09minJohn MacKenzie chats with Senator Matt Canavan about the energy crisis facing southern states. This comes as a gas shortage in Victoria threatens to put the energy grid into crisis mode after their underground storage plant dropped to a record low. The Australian Energy Market Operator has put in a new security measure until the end of September. As green groups voice their want for a net zero future, the reality of relying on alternate power is not yet sustainable.