Mornings with John Mackenzie
John Mackenzie chats with Dr Ian Jeffreys, Principal Police Advisor at RACQ, about Australians enjoying cheaper fuel prices in the wake of the United States global tariff war.
John MacKenzie discusses the latest Australian federal election polling with Dr. Paul Willaims, Associate Professor in Politics and Journalism at Griffith University.
John MacKenzie speaks with Greg Williams, Co-Owner of the Cape Gateway Motel in Mareeba, about vandals who recently smashed up his motel and how the government must seriously address the youth crime emergency in Far North Queensland.
John MacKenzie chats with Leigh Ratcliffe, Architect and original master planner of Palm Cove, about his new vision for an esplanade dominated by foot traffic as opposed to vehicles.
John MacKenzie chats with talkback caller Jim, from Kuranda, who passionately expressed his concerns for the future of the Kuranda Range and the vital access needed between Cairns and the Atherton Tablelands.
John MacKenzie chats with Chris Morris, Chairman of the Morris Group, about his expression of interest in taking on the lease to develop and run Double Island off Palm Cove.
John MacKenzie discusses cane toad gene editing with Professor Rick Shine AM, School of Natural Sciences at Macquarie University, and how close we are to eradicating the invasive pest.
John MacKenzie chats with Dr. Paul Williams, Associate Professor in Politics and Journalism at Griffith University, about the 2025 Australian federal election announced for Saturday 3rd of May.
John MacKenzie speaks with David Kempton, LNP State Member for Cook, about the statistical reduction in some forms of crime during the policy update that saw 33 new offences added to the 'Adult Time, Adult Crime' legislation in Queensland.
John MacKenzie chats with Roger Ward, Director of Cairns Mortgage Brokers & Senior Fellow of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia, about USA tariffs and the effects on the stock market.
John MacKenzie chats with Saul Eslake, Independent Economist & Vice-Chancellor's Fellow at the University of Tasmania, about the proposed 10% tariff on beef by the United States that will impact Australian producers.
John MacKenzie speaks with Lieutenant General Peter Leahy AC, Former Chief of the Australian Army & Director National Security Institute at the University of Canberra, about security concerns in the wake of Chinese ships in Australian waters.
John MacKenzie chats with James Dein, Festival Director of Savannah in the Round, about the newly announced superstars attending the festival in 2025, including American country music sensation Zac Brown Band.
John MacKenzie chats with Professor Jon Nott, Professor of Geoscience at JCU Cairns, contrasting the emergency response of Cyclone Jasper with Cyclone Alfred.
John MacKenzie chats with Professor Jon Nott, Professor of Geoscience at JCU Cairns, contrasting the emergency response of Cyclone Jasper with Cyclone Alfred.
The issue of a safe harbour rock wall at the northern end of Palm Cove and how this would disrupt the natural sand flow.
John MacKenzie chats with FNQ Tobacconist, Pam, about the black market trade in cigarettes and illegal tobacco products, and the mafia-style tactics being used by the illicit traders.
John MacKenzie chats with Locky Bensted, former Mareeba Councillor and Owner of Mareeba Truck School, about federal feasibility and funding commitments to replace the Barron River Bridge at Kuranda.
John MacKenzie chats with Locky Bensted, former Mareeba Councillor and Owner of Mareeba Truck School, about federal feasibility and funding commitments to replace the Barron River Bridge at Kuranda and find an alternative route to access the Atherton Tablelands.
John MacKenzie speaks with David Kempton, LNP State Member for Cook, about the "adult time for adult crime" policy's practical application and effectiveness in reducing the rates of youth offending.
John MacKenzie speaks with Michael Healy, ALP State Member for Cairns, about legal reform and proposed restrictions for poker machine users.
John MacKenzie chats with Dr Victoria Gordon, Microbiologist & Non-executive Director and Co-Founder of QBiotics, about the research development into a cancer-fighting drug obtained from a rainforest plant.
John MacKenzie speaks with David Bobberman, CEO Queensland Seafood Industry Association, about the steps toward requiring the clear labelling of Australian versus foreign-caught seafood.
John MacKenzie speaks with David Bobberman, CEO of the Queensland Seafood Industry Association, about the steps toward requiring the clear labelling of Australian versus foreign-caught seafood.
David also reflected upon the recent struggles felt by the industry after the ban on certain net fishing and the reduction in quotas of certain fish.
John MacKenzie speaks with Mayor Lisa Scomazzon, Douglas Shire, about the future of the Mossman Mill site and exploring alternative primary production options.
John MacKenzie speaks with Nick Dametto, KAP State Member for Hinchinbrook, about the Bruce Highway being cut yet again at the Seymour River crossing.
John MacKenzie speaks with Nick Dametto, KAP State Member for Hinchinbrook, about the Bruce Highway being cut yet again at the Seymour River crossing, and the impact this has on Far North Queensland.
The question is being raised in 2025 as to how a large portion of the state seems to be cut off by only a small section of the highway being closed, and the need to secure alternative access routes.
John MacKenzie speaks with Dr. Paul Williams, Associate Professor in Politics and Journalism at Griffith University, about the latest federal election polling and the likelihood of a minority government.
John MacKenzie chats with Wayne Rees, local actor and marriage celebrant, about his time on the stage entertaining the people of Cairns.
John MacKenzie chats with Wayne Rees, local actor and marriage celebrant, about his time on the stage entertaining the people of Cairns. John also reminisced about Wayne's position as a former councillor and his father's role in founding the famous "Rusty's Markets" in the city.
John MacKenzie chats with Col from Goldsborough Valley about how people still swim near Peet's Bridge, unaware of the large crocodile that inhabits the area, and how the lack of warning sign will ultimately lead to a fatality.
John MacKenzie chats with Cr. Kristy Vallely, CRC Rep for Division 6, about the light-industrial development site voted in favour by council for Redlynch Valley.
John MacKenzie chats with Cr. Kristy Vallely, CRC Rep for Division 6, about the light-industrial development site voted in favour by council for Redlynch Valley.
Cr. Vallely also expressed her frustrations at abusive members of the community and how a new culture of decorum needs to be respected.
John MacKenzie speaks with Saul Eslake, Independent Economist & Vice-Chancellor's Fellow at the University of Tasmania, about the uncertainty and volatility of world stock markets in the time of Trump economics and tariffs.
John MacKenzie chats with David Kempton, LNP State Member for Cook, for his response to talkback caller Tom from Cairns and his desperate plea for politicians to address the crime emergency facing Cairns and Far North Queenslanders.
John MacKenzie chats with an impassioned caller, Tom from Cairns, about his experiences with crime and how governments need to act.
John MacKenzie speaks with Emily Jade, 102.9 FM Hot Tomato Breakfast Show in the Gold Coast, for an update on the events following Tropical Cyclone Alfred's crossing of the Southeast Coastline.
John MacKenzie speaks with Emily Jade, 102.9 FM Hot Tomato Breakfast Show in the Gold Coast, for an update on the events following Tropical Cyclone Alfred's crossing of the Southeast Coastline.
Furthermore, some controversial implications were intimated toward the Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate and his political future.
John MacKenzie speaks with Deputy Mayor Brett Olds, CRC Rep for Division 9, about the controversial "bed tax" which would see an additional charge for accommodation providers to raise money to promote and fund local tourism initiatives.
John MacKenzie speaks with Deputy Mayor Brett Olds, CRC Rep for Division 9, about the controversial "bed tax" which would see an additional charge for accommodation providers to raise money to promote and fund local tourism initiatives.
Also, Cr. Olds weighed in on the "Palm Cove Reimagined" proposal for a safe harbour development.
John MacKenzie chats with National's Senator Matthew Canavan about the politicisation of Cyclone Alfred and how climate doomsayers are quick to jump on a natural disaster to further their agenda.
John MacKenzie chats with Peter Rinaudo, State Emergency Services Community Engagement & Recruitment Officer for Far Northern Region, about the support our local SES volunteers can lend to the southeast corner of Queensland during Cyclone Alfred.
John MacKenzie speaks with chats with Brynie Rosser-Guyatt, Allissa Tenni, and Emily Cocks-Wheeler, to follow-up on the success of the rally against crime recently held at Freedom Park on the Cairns Esplanade.
John MacKenzie chats with Deputy Mayor Brett Olds, CRC Rep for Division 9, about a proposed development at Palm Cove's northern end to build a lagoon and safe harbour.
John MacKenzie chats with Deputy Mayor Brett Olds, CRC Rep for Division 9, about a proposed development at Palm Cove's northern end to build a lagoon and safe harbour.
The safe harbour approach would be utilised by commercial vessels to provide ventures for cruises and visitation to Double Island. The mainland would see the construction of a world-class, tropical lagoon, and over 180 additional car parking spaces.
Image/Graphic by Hunt Design.
John MacKenzie speaks with Dan Purdie, State Minister for Police and Emergency Services, about the need to address the community's concerns over an increasing crime crisis.
John MacKenzie spoke with Bree James, LNP State Member for Barron River, about the rally against crime that was well-attended by concerned locals who are desperate for solutions to the ever-increasing youth crime epidemic.
John MacKenzie speaks with Brynie Rosser-Guyatt, Allissa Tenni, and Emily Cocks-Wheeler, who have organised the rally against crime being held this Sunday, March 2nd at Midday on the Esplanade (Freedom Park).
John MacKenzie speaks with Brynie Rosser-Guyatt, Allissa Tenni, and Emily Cocks-Wheeler, who have organised the rally against crime being held this Sunday, March 2nd at Midday on the Esplanade (Freedom Park).
"Enough is enough" is the message being shouted by Cairns residents who want governments to finally address the seriousness of the crime emergency in Far North Queensland.
The rally is being held in the wake of an horrific alleged rape of a woman by three teenage boys whilst her partner was being held at knifepoint.
John MacKenzie chats with Dr. Paul Williams, Associate Professor in Politics and Journalism at Griffith University, about what to expect in the upcoming Australian federal election.
John MacKenzie discusses the importance of an anti-crime rally to be held on Sunday March 2 with Aaron McLeod, President of The Crime & Justice Action Group.
John MacKenzie discusses the importance of an anti-crime rally to be held on Sunday March 2 with Aaron McLeod, President of The Crime & Justice Action Group, following the alleged vicious attack and rape by three teenage boys in Cairns.
