Mornings With John Mackenzie
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Mornings with John Mackenzie
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John MacKenzie chats with Jackson Hills, Policy & Engagement Manager at Queensland Shelter, about the housing crisis facing Cairns, Port Douglas & the Atherton Tablelands.
21/06/2022 Duración: 10minJohn MacKenzie chats with Jackson Hills, Policy & Engagement Manager at Queensland Shelter, about the housing crisis facing Cairns, Port Douglas & the Atherton Tablelands. Over 1300 people are affected by the rental shortage and 2300 plus people are on the social housing register, according to data from Queensland Housing. Locals with holiday homes or Airbnb-style properties are being urged to flip their houses over to the long-term rental market.
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John MacKenzie chats with Councilor Locky Bensted, Representative for Mareeba Shire, about the growing crime crisis in Far North Queensland.
21/06/2022 Duración: 10minJohn MacKenzie chats with Councilor Locky Bensted, Representative for Mareeba Shire, about the growing crime crisis in Far North Queensland. Locky called in because of the community's concern for curbing crime. Statistics show how much worse per capita some crime is in comparison to Brisbane City, as Cairns and Mareeba are becoming the car theft capitals of Queensland. Reports from long-term locals state there is a zeitgeist of fear in Cairns, describing crime and anti-social behaviour as the worst it has ever been.
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John MacKenzie chats with Nick Trompf, Chairman of Advance Cairns, about the need to lobby the Queensland state government to fund more hospital beds in Cairns.
20/06/2022 Duración: 07minJohn MacKenzie chats with Nick Trompf, Chairman of Advance Cairns, about the need to lobby the Queensland state government to fund more hospital beds for our Cairns & Hinterland Hospital & Health Service. Cairns is currently 75 beds short and the hospital is facing over-crowdedness and ramping issues. Advance Cairns is pushing the proposal to construct a new 300-bed acute clinical service building at the Cairns Health and Innovation precinct. Plans also include the migration of the emergency department to a safer and more practical location.
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John MacKenzie chats with James Coughlan, Regional Commercial Development Manager for Asia-Pacific & Indian Oceans Intercruises, about the return of the cruise ship industry to Cairns.
17/06/2022 Duración: 06minJohn MacKenzie chats with James Coughlan, Regional Commercial Development Manager for Asia-Pacific & Indian Oceans Intercruises, about the return of the cruise ship industry to Cairns. Locals can expect to see P&Os 261-metre vessel "Pacific Explorer" docked in Cairns over the weekend. In fact, cruise ships are due to make over 120 visits to varying ports across the Far North Queensland coast. Cairns and the greater region can expect an economic boost as well as an array of colourful characters visiting the Great Barrier Reef, ancient rainforests, and our region's other amazing tourist attractions.
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John MacKenzie chats with Michal Kerr, Mayor of Douglas Shire, about efforts to control the rental market from being taken over by short-term holiday letting.
16/06/2022 Duración: 08minJohn MacKenzie chats with Michal Kerr, Mayor of Douglas Shire, about efforts to control the rental market from being taken over by short-term holiday letting, such as Airbnb. This comes after the Brisbane City Council has announced it will increase the rates on Airbnb-style properties up to 50% in order to retain the accommodation needed for long-term tenants. Port Douglas has been facing this issue which has led to a rental crisis and a dearth of available workers.
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John MacKenzie chats with Ric Montgomery, Lead Ukulele Player from the Bad Boys of Uke, about the popularity of the ukulele band and their legacy to the Cairns entertainment scene.
15/06/2022 Duración: 07minJohn MacKenzie chats with Ric Montgomery, Lead Ukulele Player from the Bad Boys of Uke, about the popularity of the ukulele band and their legacy to the Cairns entertainment scene. The discussion was prompted by a Cairns Post Letter to the Editor, from someone who misses the band playing at a popular hotel in the CBD. Since Covid, the Bad Boys of Uke cannot be found at their known location, and both locals and tourists want to see a business snatch up this amazing act!
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John MacKenzie chats with Senator Matt Canavan about energy and the future of Australia's power supply after Queenslanders are warned of blackouts in coming days.
14/06/2022 Duración: 08minJohn MacKenzie chats with Senator Matt Canavan about energy and the future of Australia's power supply. Queenslanders are being warned of potential blackouts across the state as the energy crisis deepens in Australia with supply issues and costs rising. Authorities are urging consumers to use less power and turn off unnecessary items, such as air conditioning or a second fridge.
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John MacKenzie chats with Darren Halpin, Managing Director of Halpin Property Group & Cairns Father of Four, after Darren's two boys were attacked and their bikes were stolen.
13/06/2022 Duración: 10minJohn MacKenzie chats with Darren Halpin, Managing Director of Halpin Property Group & Cairns Father of Four, after Darren's two boys were attacked and their bikes were stolen. Darren Halpin's two teenage sons and their two friends were enjoying Endeavour Park in Manunda when a group of six others approached and threatened them with a knife and other weapons. Darren has called on the Queensland state government and local politicians to do more to empathise with victims of crime, with locals living in fear of criminal and anti-social behaviour.
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John MacKenzie chats with Cr Brett Moller and talkback caller Bob, who owns a business in Cairns CBD and wanted to discuss the Council's community safety plan.
10/06/2022 Duración: 04minJohn MacKenzie chats with Cr Brett Moller, Cairns Regional Council's Representative for Division 1, and talkback caller Bob, who owns a business in Cairns CBD. Bob wanted to discuss the Council's CBD safety plan and how much more needs to be done to calm community concerns about crime. Bob assured Brett that a booklet is being produced to warn tourists about how to stay safe at night in Cairns City.
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John MacKenzie chats with Senior Sergeant Gary Hunter, Cairns City Police Beat, about the increased police presence in the CBD after a spate of crime and anti-social behaviour.
09/06/2022 Duración: 11minJohn MacKenzie chats with Senior Sergeant Gary Hunter, Cairns City Police Beat, about the increased police presence in the CBD after a spate of crime and anti-social behaviour. Business owners welcome the move to patrol the streets as an effort to improve public safety and social morale. Gary Hunter said increasing police patrols, deploying additional plain-clothed officers, and a mobile police station are the new crime-fighting measures to be implemented.
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John MacKenzie chats with Geoffrey Thomas, Editor-in-chief at AirlineRatings.com, about an odd news story where airlines may allow passengers to bring their dogs on board during a flight.
08/06/2022 Duración: 12minJohn MacKenzie chats with Geoffrey Thomas, Editor-in-chief at AirlineRatings.com, about an odd news story where airlines may allow passengers to bring their dogs on board during a flight. CASA (Civil Aviation Safety Authority) has updated its 'carriage of animals' policy which will now absolve the regulator of any responsibility, with the potential for individual airline companies to decide whether you can fly with your beloved pet. The move has divided travellers.
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John MacKenzie chats with Dominic Davies, Owner of The Woolshed, about the ongoing crime crisis plaguing Cairns City's CBD.
07/06/2022 Duración: 08minJohn MacKenzie chats with Dominic Davies, Owner of The Woolshed, about the ongoing crime crisis plaguing Cairns City's CBD. Dominic, who has owned his Shield Street business since 1994, describes inner-city problems as the worst he has ever seen them. Recent statistics reveal the crime hot spots of Far North Queensland and community leaders are calling for the Qld State Government to do more.
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John MacKenzie chats with Professor Greg Barton from Deakin University, about the recent powerplay by China in their effort to intercept an Australian aircraft in international waters.
06/06/2022 Duración: 08minJohn MacKenzie chats with Professor Greg Barton from Deakin University, about the recent powerplay by China in their effort to intercept an Australian aircraft in international waters. An Australian RAAF P-8A was intercepted by a Chinese J-16 fighter during routine maritime surveillance. The Chinese fighter flew dangerously close to the Aussie aircraft and released a bundle of chaff, including metal filings, which was subsequently ingested by the plane's engine. Defense Minister Richard Marles described the antagonistic move as a "dangerous situation".
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John MacKenzie chats with Bade Stapleton, Managing Director of Connect Sport Australia, about the exciting upcoming event titled "Gran Fondo" in Port Douglas.
03/06/2022 Duración: 08minGran Fondo is a bicycle ride along the Great Barrier Reef Drive held on Sunday 11th September 2022. Other minor events will be happening all of that weekend in Port Douglas.
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John MacKenzie hosts CRC Deputy Mayor Terry James in studio, who chats with talkback caller Gayle Allen, CBD café owner, about the implementation of council's new community safety plan.
03/06/2022 Duración: 06minJohn MacKenzie hosts CRC Deputy Mayor Terry James in studio, who chats with talkback caller Gayle Allen, a CBD café owner, about the implementation of the Cairns Regional Council's new community safety plan. The plan includes introducing "wet zones" or areas designated for legal public drinking, as an effort to dissuade people from camping out in the city. Youth crime, itinerants, anti-social behaviour, and public toileting have been increasing in severity and regularity.
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John MacKenzie chats with Terry James, CRC Deputy Mayor & Representative for Division 4, about the council's new Community Safety Plan to address anti-social behaviour and public unwantedness.
02/06/2022 Duración: 15minJohn MacKenzie chats with Terry James, CRC Deputy Mayor & Representative for Division 4, about the council's new Community Safety Plan to address anti-social behaviour and public unwantedness. Social connectors will be employed during late-night "hotspot" hours in an effort to reduce crime in the Cairns CBD. Increased CCTV and security measures will also be adopted.
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John MacKenzie chats with Gary Kerr, President of Tourism Palm Cove, about their tourism industry and bookings considering the oncoming influx of winter travelers.
01/06/2022 Duración: 08minJohn MacKenzie chats with Gary Kerr, President of Tourism Palm Cove, about their tourism industry and bookings considering the oncoming influx of winter travelers. With beautiful weather and warm temperatures, Cairns and Far North Queensland have seen over 3000 people fly in since March, with Queensland state receiving over 160,000 visitors. Palm Cove numbers are strong with a dedicated domestic market, and the region is looking to market itself as the new number one place to be!
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John MacKenzie chats with David Nye, Manager of Aviation & Business Development at Cairns Airport, about the increase in flights from Singapore Airlines and what flow-on effects can be expected.
31/05/2022 Duración: 10minJohn MacKenzie chats with David Nye, Manager of Aviation & Business Development at Cairns Airport, about the increase in flights from Singapore Airlines to Cairns Airport. Five flights per week will be operating out of Cairns, giving Aussies the ability to travel overseas and backpackers the chance to holiday in Australia. Cairns and Far North Queensland expect to benefit from the traveler increase.
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John MacKenzie chats with Craig Crawford, State Member for Barron River, about the state and future of traffic infrastructure in Cairns' Northern Beaches.
30/05/2022 Duración: 07minJohn MacKenzie chats with Craig Crawford, ALP State Member for Barron River, Minister for Seniors & Disability Services, and Minister for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Partnerships, about the state and future of traffic infrastructure in Cairns' Northern Beaches. The northern access to the city is a hotly discussed topic, with a range of different solutions in the air. Overpasses and slip lanes are being considered for either their efficiency or cost-effectiveness, while traffic lights are being labeled by locals as "not wanted".
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Gavin King chats with Craig Crawford, State Member for Barron River, about the current state of affairs in our local region.
27/05/2022 Duración: 14minGavin King chats with Craig Crawford, State Member for Barron River, about the current state of affairs in our local region. Issues surrounding hospital ramping, crime and misconduct, home invasions, and vehicle thefts were addressed. Craig also announced the police-connected, community-driven night patrols.