Mornings With John Mackenzie
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Mornings with John Mackenzie
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John MacKenzie chats with Cr. Brett Olds, CRC Representative for Division 9, about
14/12/2023 Duración: 13minJohn MacKenzie chats with Cr. Brett Olds, CRC Representative for Division 9, about cyclone mania and the knee-jerk reaction of council bureaucrats and their preemptive response to Cyclone Jasper.
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John MacKenzie chats with Chris Hodgman, Chief Superintendent District Officer Townsville
13/12/2023 Duración: 08minJohn MacKenzie chats with Chris Hodgman, Chief Superintendent District Officer Townsville, about the unprecedented crime and anti-social behaviour plaguing Townsville, including targeted attacks on police vehicles.
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Caroline from Wonga Beach called John MacKenzie with concerns about the local telecommunications tower and its battery backup during Cyclone Jasper.
12/12/2023 Duración: 05minCaroline from Wonga Beach called John MacKenzie with concerns about the local Telstra telecommunications tower and battery backup during Cyclone Jasper. Caroline felt as though her pleas were falling on deaf ears, but then Don from Yorkey's Knob suggested she call the John MacKenzie Show to get some answers. Long story short, Telstra was listening and issued this statement: "Good afternoon. We heard your caller to Macca from Wonga Beach, who was concerned about communication after Jasper crosses tomorrow. Just wanting to confirm we recently upgraded our battery backup at Wonga Beach, which should keep services online for a lot longer if/when the power goes down. It’s also on our priority list if services do go down. We also have a fleet of generators and our technicians ready to roll as soon as it is safe to do so to restore power or begin repairs to any affected sites." The power of radio lives on!
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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.
11/12/2023 Duración: 12minJohn 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. At least 5 police cars have been rammed in the last week, and a TPI war veteran's vehicle was trashed and rammed. 75 vehicles were allegedly stolen in Townsville in the last seven days. The situation is timely, as Palaszczuk steps down as Queenslad's Premier following state-wide condemnation from victims of crime and violence who've had enough.
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John MacKenzie chats with Councillor Locky Bensted, Mareeba Shire, about an act of civil unrest and riots against police in the streets of Mareeba.
08/12/2023 Duración: 10minJohn MacKenzie chats with Councillor Locky Bensted, Mareeba Shire, about an act of civil unrest and riots against police in the streets of Mareeba. In unrelated incidents, police cars in Townsville were again targeted by youth criminals and rammed. Brazen thugs are now forcing entry to homes with bricks, bats, and clubs as residents hide in fear or bravely fight back in defence. "People are living in absolute fear. It is chaos like we've never seen before" remarked LNP state leader of the opposition, David Crisafulli. Councillor Bensted is outspoken against inaction on crime and wants to see a return to civility and respect.
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John MacKenzie chats with Cr. Cathy Zeiger, CRC Representative for Division 3, about
07/12/2023 Duración: 08minJohn MacKenzie chats with Cr. Cathy Zeiger, CRC Representative for Division 3, about the convenient timing of the replacement councillor for Division 4 without the need for a by-election. With the early retirement of Bob Manning and the succession of Terry James as the new mayor, a gap was left in Terry's Division 4 electorate that needed filling. Due to the proximity of an upcoming local government election early next year, a by-election isn't necessary under state law. The considered candidate is likely to be voted in as a majority of councillors are comprised of the Unity Team, giving the new division 4 councillor an incumbent advantage ahead of the election. It was also revealed that a cover letter was adequate preparation required for the considered candidate, instead of their entire curriculum vitae being available.
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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.
06/12/2023 Duración: 07minJohn 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. The swift action from the Cairns Regional Council's CCTV team and the Queensland Police located the mower that had become stuck on a nearby train crossing. Cr. Zeiger reminded everyone that a small club cannot afford to have such expensive equipment stolen. Approximately 8,000 sausages would need to be sold at the next sausage sizzle to replace the lawnmower.
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John MacKenzie chats with Ken Harley, Local Crime Emergency Activist, about riots and unrest on the streets in Mareeba.
05/12/2023 Duración: 11minJohn MacKenzie chats with Ken Harley, Local Crime Emergency Activist, about riots and unrest on the streets in Mareeba. Reports have come in of gangs of juveniles assaulting people in broad daylight in the main supermarket car park, including the elderly, making Mareeba feel like a war zone. Furthermore, the 'Enough is Enough Mareeba' Facebook page shows a video where a group of adults are in a riot-like battle in the middle of the street, and police cars are allegedly attacked, with a voice being heard saying "drag the motherf**ker outta the car". The Facebook group name rings true: enough truly is enough!
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John MacKenzie chats with Rob Schwarten, former Queensland Parliamentarian, about Palaszczuk's popularity as premier of the state.
04/12/2023 Duración: 12minJohn MacKenzie chats with Rob Schwarten, former Queensland Parliamentarian, about Palaszczuk's popularity as premier of the state, and the direction of the Australian Labor Party in the modern world.
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Danny Betros from CBRE chats with the new Deputy Mayor, Brett Moller, about the mismanagement of Anzac Park beside the Casino in Cairns' CBD.
01/12/2023 Duración: 05minDanny Betros from CBRE points to the mismanagement of Anzac Park beside the Casino in Cairns' CBD. Danny observed drunken itinerants talking over and garbage piles not being cleaned and reiterated the need for a strong council with a vision for an environment we can all enjoy living in. Following the talkback call, the new Deputy Mayor Brett Moller went to investigate Anzac Park and concurred with Danny's reports, saying that the issue would be swiftly fixed.
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John MacKenzie chats with Brett Olds, CRC Councillor for Division 9, about
30/11/2023 Duración: 08minJohn MacKenzie chats with Brett Olds, CRC Councillor for Division 9, about the convenient timing regarding the early departure of Mayor Bob Manning and the introduction of a new mayor and deputy quite close to an election. The vote to replace the Mayor without an election fell just within the limits of the law and was chosen by Cairns Regional Council last week, with the unity team's majority vote elevating Terry James to the top position. The replacement for the Deputy, as well as the new division 4 councilor (needed to replace Terry James's seat), will also not require an election and will instead be chosen by the council. Cr. Olds said that it gives The Unity Team an unfair advantage as incumbents in the upcoming election in 2024.
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John MacKenzie chats with Danny Betros, Managing Director of CBRE Cairns, about
29/11/2023 Duración: 11minJohn MacKenzie chats with Danny Betros, Managing Director of CBRE Cairns, about the council's mismanagement of Anzac Park beside the Casino. Danny also brought to life the plans to revamp Mondo's, the riverfront restaurant at The Hilton. Anzac Park is seeing a growing problem with itinerants and drunks who frequent the popular tourist area, resulting in a bad image for Cairns. Mr Betros said in his opinion that nonsensical red tape is being used as an excuse for a council that is weak and lacking true leadership.
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John MacKenzie chats with Mark Olsen, CEO of Tourism Tropical North Queensland (TTNQ), following 3 days of tourism forums and discussions in Cairns.
27/11/2023 Duración: 10minJohn MacKenzie chats with Mark Olsen, CEO of Tourism Tropical North Queensland (TTNQ), following 3 days of tourism forums and discussions in Cairns. An increase to the Growing Future Tourism Fund to a total of $30 million was announced by the government and the need to attract international visitation and see its return to pre-pandemic levels.
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John MacKenzie chats with Keith Hamburger AM, Former Director-General of Queensland's Corrective Services, about
24/11/2023 Duración: 14minJohn MacKenzie chats with Keith Hamburger AM, Former Director-General of Queensland's Corrective Services, about staff shortages at youth detention centres around the state. Reports are coming in of centres reaching full capacity and teenagers being locked up, for up to 23 hours per day. This is amidst government plans to construct two new detention facilities. Keith Hamburger suggested the government should 'pause plans amid concerns they will be ineffective in terms of reducing crime'.
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John MacKenzie chats with Jemma Probert, owner of Kerry D Fishing Charters in Karumba,
23/11/2023 Duración: 07minJohn MacKenzie chats with Jemma Probert, owner of Kerry D Fishing Charters in Karumba, about a "plague of rats" that have recently invaded the Gulf-based town. Footage and pictures of thousands of rats have flooded social media with many washing up dead along the shorelines. Jemma Probert explains her firsthand encounters as she has to fight off rats from climbing into her boat on a daily basis. Experts are saying that a record wet season, coupled with an abundance of vegetation to feed upon, has led to the plague of long-haired rats.
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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.
22/11/2023 Duración: 16minJohn 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. The 80-year-old bombs are still considered extremely dangerous and representatives from the Australian Defence Force attended the site. John Hardy OAM has a rich knowledge of the history surrounding World War 2, especially from a local perspective, and operates historical tours of the Atherton Tablelands. The region was a hotspot for military training during the war.
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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.
21/11/2023 Duración: 06minJohn 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.
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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.
20/11/2023 Duración: 10minThe 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. The four golden retriever puppies were returned to Andrea following raids and arrests of multiple teenage offenders. The puppies are only a couple of weeks old. "A total of seven teenagers aged between 14 and 18-years have now been charged." says a report by Queensland Police.
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John MacKenzie chats with Allen Bobbermen, President of the Queensland Seafood Industry Association
17/11/2023 Duración: 15minJohn MacKenzie chats with Allen Bobbermen, President of the Queensland Seafood Industry Association, following the state government's $90-million compensation announcement for the phasing out of gillnet fishing.
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John MacKenzie chats with Dr. Paul Williams, Associate Professor in Politics and Journalism at Griffith University, about secret polling done to judge the state government's popularity that was funded by the taxpayer but organised by Palaszczuk.
15/11/2023 Duración: 08minJohn MacKenzie chats with Dr. Paul Williams, Associate Professor in Politics and Journalism at Griffith University, about secret polling done to judge the state government's popularity that was funded by the taxpayer but organised by Palaszczuk. It is being reported that the 66-week polling venture cost taxpayers over $390,000.