Mornings With John Mackenzie
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Mornings with John Mackenzie
Episodios
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Gavin King chats with David Crisafulli, State Member for Broadwater & Leader of the Opposition in Queensland, about the ongoing issue of hospital ramping.
27/05/2022 Duración: 08minGavin King chats with David Crisafulli, State Member for Broadwater & Leader of the Opposition in Queensland, about the ongoing issue of hospital ramping. Our local Cairns hospital has experienced its share of horror stories due to the crisis being experienced all around the state.
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Gavin King chats with James McPeake, Owner & Director of James McPeake Town Planning, about land supply in relation to the housing shortage crisis facing Cairns and Far North Queensland.
27/05/2022 Duración: 10minGavin King chats with James McPeake, Owner & Director of James McPeake Town Planning, about land supply in relation to the housing shortage crisis facing Cairns and Far North Queensland. Topics such as land availability, land parcel sizing, and apartment building heights were all raised.
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Gavin King chats with Ian Henschke, Chief Advocate of National Seniors Australia, about post-election policy pertaining to retirees.
26/05/2022 Duración: 11minGavin King chats with Ian Henschke, Chief Advocate of National Seniors Australia, about post-election policy pertaining to retirees. The idea to allow pensioners back into the workforce was discussed, as well as the incentives or disincentives to do so.
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Gavin King chats with Sharon Vella, Regional Manager of Master Builders FNQ, about the current state of the construction industry in Cairns.
25/05/2022 Duración: 07minGavin King chats with Sharon Vella, Regional Manager of Master Builders FNQ, about the current state of the construction industry in Cairns. Many customers are facing delays in labour workers, materials, and even utility connections to electricty. Its being dubbed the great "profitless boom", which has already seen the liquidation of 2 local companies.
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Gavin King chats with Senator Matt Canavan about the LNP's recent election loss and what the future of politics may look like for the Senator.
24/05/2022 Duración: 15minGavin King chats with Senator Matt Canavan, Deputy Leader of The Nationals in the Senate, about the LNP's recent election loss. One of the big issues discussed was climate change and net-zero emissions and the direction of green policy in an evolving Australia.
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Gavin King chats with Senator Nita Green about the Australian election and what to expect going forward.
23/05/2022 Duración: 10minGavin King chats with Senator Nita Green about the Australian election and what to expect going forward. Nita confirmed Labor's commitment to the $600 million worth of pledges and promises for Far North Queensland. Senator Green also spoke about working with local member of the House of Representatives, Warren Entsch, and assured listeners that parties of differing political persuasions can still work together for the people of Cairns and the surrounding regions.
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John MacKenzie chats with Jeff Reibel, North Queensland Cowboys CEO, about the huge NRL football match against Melbourne Storm.
20/05/2022 Duración: 07minJohn MacKenzie chats with Jeff Reibel, North Queensland Cowboys CEO, about the huge NRL football match against Melbourne Storm. Over 22,000 tickets, and counting, have been sold for the game held at the Queensland Country Bank Stadium in Townsville. Jeff commented on the impressive performance of the players and their coach, Todd Payten, during this 2022 footy season.
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John MacKenzie chats with Amanda Camm, State Member for Whitsunday (LNP) & Shadow Minister for Child Protection, about the state of child safety after hearing frightening reports from foster parents & care workers.
19/05/2022 Duración: 13minAmanda Camm, State Member for Whitsunday LNP, Shadow Minister for Women's Economic Security, Shadow Minister for Child Protection, Shadow Minister for the Prevention of Domestic, Family, and Sexual Violence, recently heard eye-witness testimony from youth workers and foster parents in Cairns, who painted a nightmare picture about the state of child safety in the region. The meetings were held clandestinely to protect the identities of fearful stakeholders. Local newspapers revealed reports of crime, prostitution, and drug use within Far North resi care homes.
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John MacKenzie chats with Ros Bates, State member for Mudgeeraba, Shadow Minister for Health and Ambulance Services, and Shadow Minister for Medical Research, about Cairns hospital's overcrowding crisis due to a shortage of doctors & nurses in FNQ.
18/05/2022 Duración: 09minJohn MacKenzie chats with Ros Bates, State member for Mudgeeraba, Shadow Minister for Health and Ambulance Services, and Shadow Minister for Medical Research, about Cairns hospital's overcrowding crisis, primarily due to a shortage of doctors & nurses in Far North Queensland An increase in mental health cases and covid numbers have also contributed to the Qld health system being in the "worst state", some health staff have said. Some Queenslanders have waited hours for an ambulance and emergency departments are overrun with patients needing medical attention.
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John MacKenzie chats with Senator Matt Canavan, Deputy Leader of the Nationals in the Senate, about the reality of Australia's coal and renewable power industry, after energy billionaire, Trevor St Baker, weighed in on the issue.
17/05/2022 Duración: 09minJohn MacKenzie chats with Senator Matt Canavan, Deputy Leader of the Nationals in the Senate, about the future reality of Australia's coal and renewable power industry. Energy billionaire and mogul, Trevor St Baker, has issued a plea to both sides of the energy debate, warning that a radical shift away from coal will drive up the price of power. Trevor has financial interests in both coal and sustainable energy production.
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John MacKenzie chats with Prof. Peter Ridd, Independent Scientist & Marine Geophysicist, about the latest Reef Health report by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority.
13/05/2022 Duración: 05minJohn MacKenzie chats with Prof. Peter Ridd, Independent Scientist & Marine Geophysicist, about the latest Reef Health report by the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority, which has announced a fourth coral bleaching event in the last seven years. GBRMPA claims that 91 percent of the reef has experienced some form of bleaching.
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John MacKenzie chats with Trent Twomey, National President of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia, about the state of this year's flu season in contrast to covid-19. Trent reminds those complacent about the necessity of getting the influenza vaccine.
12/05/2022 Duración: 10minJohn MacKenzie chats with Trent Twomey, National President of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia, about the state of this year's flu season in contrast to covid-19. Experts fear a grave flu season is to be expected with high reports coming in already, and many people flooding pharmacies for their 2022 flu jab. Trent reminds those complacent about the necessity of getting the influenza vaccine.
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John MacKenzie chats with Michael Nelson, Managing Director of Pinnacle Tourism Marketing, about the tourism body's election Wishlist, which aims to get federal support to see the return of international visitors to Cairns and far North Queensland.
11/05/2022 Duración: 07minJohn MacKenzie chats with Michael Nelson, Managing Director of Pinnacle Tourism Marketing, about the tourism body's election Wishlist, which aims to get federal support to see the return of international visitors to Cairns and far North Queensland. Staff shortages is hospitality need to be addressed and aviation capacity is fundamental. Michael expects the overseas market to take around 2-3 years to fully recover.
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John Mackenzie chats with Jason Christopher, local Pharmacist and Managing Director of Cairns Doctors & Whole Life Pharmacy, about the GP shortage facing Cairns and the Far North.
10/05/2022 Duración: 12minJohn Mackenzie chats with Jason Christopher, local Pharmacist and Managing Director of Cairns Doctors & Whole Life Pharmacy, about the GP (General Practitioner) shortage facing Cairns and Far North Queensland. Regional doctors and/or a pilot program to trial pharmacies diagnosing minor illnesses is needed to help resolve this frightening future prospect, as too many residents are being told that no doctor will take on new patients.
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John MacKenzie chats with Brett O'Sughrue, Managing Director of Cairns Auto Electrical Mechanical Air & Audio, about preventative and protective measures for car theft, including kill switches, GPS tracking, and mobile control.
09/05/2022 Duración: 09minJohn MacKenzie chats with Brett O'Sughrue, Managing Director of Cairns Auto Electrical Mechanical Air & Audio, about preventative and protective measures for car theft, including kill switches, GPS tracking, and mobile phone control. With a record number of vehicles being stolen across Cairns and Far North Queensland, concerned locals are resorting to modern technology to help them sleep easier at night.
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John MacKenzie chats with Ian MacLean, local astronomer and owner of Nights Sky Secrets, about the upcoming "Eta Aquariid" meteorite shower that will be visible for Cairns and Far North Queenslanders this weekend.
06/05/2022 Duración: 07minJohn MacKenzie chats with Ian MacLean, local astronomer and owner of Nights Sky Secrets, about the upcoming "Eta Aquariid" meteorite shower that will be visible for Cairns and Far North Queenslanders this weekend. The meteor shower can be seen by all Australians across the nation a couple of hours before sunrise on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th of May 2022. It is estimated that spectators can expect to see around 20 meteors per hour.
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John MacKenzie chats with James Coughlan, Regional Commercial Development Manager for Asia-Pacific & Indian Oceans Intercruises, about James' recent trip to Miami USA where all things cruising were discussed.
05/05/2022 Duración: 09minJohn MacKenzie chats with James Coughlan, Regional Commercial Development Manager for Asia-Pacific & Indian Oceans Intercruises, about James' recent trip to Miami USA where the future of the cruising industry was being unveiled. Everything was discussed, from Richard Branson's Virgin Voyages to local cruising. Cairns can expect to see something very exciting within the coming months!