Mornings With John Mackenzie
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Mornings with John Mackenzie
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John MacKenzie chats with Linda Cooper, Former CRC Councilor and GM of Study Cairns, about the Cairns Festival 2022 event.
26/08/2022 Duración: 08minJohn MacKenzie chats with Linda Cooper, Former CRC Councilor and General Manager of Study Cairns, about the Cairns Festival 2022 event. Cairns Festival, formerly known as "Fun in the Sun" is back in 2022 celebrating its 60-year Diamond Jubilee! With fun for all ages from August 26th till September 4th 2022. Look out for the Reef Light and City Lights each night of the festival. Don't forget the Grand Parade on Saturday 27th, the giant Skywhales on Saturday 3rd, and other fun and entertaining events all throughout the fortnight. Don't Miss Out!
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John MacKenzie chats with Cr. Cathy Zeiger, CRC Representative for Division 3, about the council's objection to proposed changes to state laws that would decriminalise certain anti-social behaviour.
25/08/2022 Duración: 11minJohn MacKenzie chats with Cr. Cathy Zeiger, CRC Representative for Division 3, about the council's objection to proposed changes to state laws that would decriminalise certain anti-social behaviour. In a regressive step, the Queensland government is proposing controversial legal changes that would encourage public urination, drunkenness, and fear-inducing begging. Cairns Regional Council gained special permission to make a formal submission to a parliamentary inquiry being held to discuss the proposed changes in the law.
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John MacKenzie chats with Dr. Ken Chapman, Chair of Tourism Tropical North Queensland and Chair of Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, about the controversial "bed tax" proposal to assist with destination marketing costs.
24/08/2022 Duración: 11minJohn MacKenzie chats with Dr. Ken Chapman, Chair of Tourism Tropical North Queensland and Chair of Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, about the controversial "bed tax" proposal to assist with destination marketing costs. Cairns Regional Council will take the proposal to the Local Government Association of Queensland in an effort to charge short-term accommodation providers a 2.5% levy. Predictions report that the bed tax should inject an additional $16 million annually to be used to market Cairns and the tropical North. John and Ken also spoke about the 290-metre-long cruise ship, "Pacific Encounter", currently docked in Cairns with its passenger capacity of over 2500!
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John MacKenzie chats with Michael Kerr, Mayor of Douglas Shire, about the decision to replace the Daintree River ferry.
23/08/2022 Duración: 07minJohn MacKenzie chats with Michael Kerr, Mayor of Douglas Shire, about the decision to replace the Daintree River ferry. Douglas Shire Councillors recently voted for a motion in favour of replacing and upgrading the existing ferry used to transport vehicles across the Daintree River. Recommendations show that a wider, four-lane ferry would increase transport capacity by up to 90% per hour. Michael provided his valuable update on this ongoing news story.
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John MacKenzie chats with Cr. Cathy Zeiger, CRC Representative for Division 3, about dog-ownership responsibility and safety after a recent attack.
22/08/2022 Duración: 08minJohn MacKenzie chats with Cr. Cathy Zeiger, CRC Representative for Division 3, about dog-ownership responsibility and safety after a recent attack. A woman and her poodle-cross dog were attacked by a pack of four dogs at Machans Beach recently, with the owner's dog not surviving the attack. Residents are reminded of their responsibilities as dog owners, and to ensure their pets are kept locked up and on leashes when in public. For more information regarding Cairns Regional Council's policies for dog owners, please click this link: Dogs | Cairns Regional Council
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John MacKenzie chats with Perri Conti, Co-Founder of Changing Cairns Crime Problems, about the breaking news that Minister Leanne Linard will meet in person to discuss Cairns' crime emergency.
19/08/2022 Duración: 06minJohn MacKenzie chats with Perri Conti, Co-Founder of Changing Cairns Crime Problems, to break the news that Minister Leanne Linard will meet in person to discuss Cairns' crime emergency. It was originally stated that the minister would only be available for a phone call but has since agreed to fly to cairns to meet with concerned locals and listen to their stories. This comes after Minister Linard's comments last week that deflected from the lived experiences of crime, instead espousing politically-favourable figures in order to downplay the emergency. The mental health effects for victims of crime is worsening. If you have been impacted by crime and need help, call Lifeline on 13 11 14.
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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.