Mornings with John Mackenzie

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Mornings with John Mackenzie

John MacKenzie chats with Roger Ward, Director of Cairns Mortgage Brokers & Senior Fellow of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia, about the need for a food distribution centre located in Cairns.
Yesterday at 2:18 AM


John MacKenzie speaks with Ross Hodgman, Acting Regional Director Department of Transport and Main Roads, for an update on the highway closures and temporary crossing following the 2025 flooding in Far North Queensland.
Last Thursday at 2:17 AM


John MacKenzie chats with Mayor Ramon Jayo, Hinchinbrook Shire Council, about the Bruce Highway closed between Ingham and Cardwell due to flooding at Seymour River.
Last Wednesday at 2:29 AM

John MacKenzie chats with Mayor Ramon Jayo, Hinchinbrook Shire Council, about the Bruce Highway closed between Ingham and Cardwell due to flooding at Seymour River, which has stranded food delivery trucks only moments after the temporary bridge crossing Ollera Creek was opened.


John MacKenzie chats with Brad Stewart, Coles Regional Manager, for an update on the availability of stock and groceries at our local supermarket shelves.
Last Tuesday at 2:19 AM

John MacKenzie chats with Brad Stewart, Coles Regional Manager, for an update on the availability of stock and groceries at our local supermarket shelves.

Late last night saw a convoy of semi-trailers enter Cairns City full of produce and groceries.


John MacKenzie chats with Gary Mahon, CEO of the Queensland Trucking Association, about the logistics for transport companies to fill the supermarket shelves in Far North Queensland following the devastating flooding.
Last Monday at 2:15 AM

John MacKenzie chats with Gary Mahon, CEO of the Queensland Trucking Association, about the logistics for transport companies to fill the supermarket shelves in Far North Queensland following the devastating flooding and collapse of the bridge crossing Ollera Creek, north of Townsville.


John MacKenzie has a colourful chat with George from Fetta's Greek Taverna about the huge quantity of fresh produce available at Rusty's Markets this weekend.
02/07/2025


John MacKenzie chats with Deputy Mayor Brett Olds, CRC Rep for Division 9, about the need for alternate routes to better access North Queensland following the supermarket stand-still due to the collapse of one small bridge at Ollera Creek.
02/06/2025

John MacKenzie chats with Deputy Mayor Brett Olds, CRC Rep for Division 9, about the need for alternate routes to better access North Queensland following the supermarket stand-still due to the collapse of one small bridge at Ollera Creek.

Councillor Olds also touched on the recent controversy in which Mayor Amy Eden proposed to spend ratepayer's money on purchasing a stake in the Cairns Airport.


John MacKenzie chats with Councillor Brett Moller, CRC representative for division 1, about the courageous rescue of a child from floodwaters by a young local tradesman.
02/05/2025


John MacKenzie speaks with Nick Dametto, KAP State Member for Hinchinbrook, about the collapse of the Ollera Creek bridge, north of Townsville, which has impeded major supply lines and affected supermarket shelves.
02/04/2025

Image: Ollera Creek Bridge


John MacKenzie speaks with Peter Rinaudo, Regional Community Engagement Officer for Queensland’s State Emergency Services Far Northern Region, about the inundation of tropical rain experienced over the weekend in Far North Queensland.
02/03/2025

John MacKenzie speaks with Peter Rinaudo, Regional Community Engagement Officer for Queensland’s State Emergency Services Far Northern Region, about the inundation of tropical rain experienced over the weekend in Far North Queensland, and how the SES have been lending a hand.