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John MacKenzie speaks with Deputy Mayor Brett Olds, CRC Rep for Division 9, about the horrific alleged rape and assault by 3 teens at a Cairns address.
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John MacKenzie speaks with Deputy Mayor Brett Olds, CRC Rep for Division 9, about the horrific alleged rape and assault by 3 teens at a Cairns address. Pressure is being put on the State Government in the wake of the upcoming Community Cabinet being held in Cairns this Sunday, March 2nd 2025.Di Mornings with John Mackenzie
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John MacKenzie chats with Locky Bensted, Former Mareeba Shire Councillor and owner of Mareeba Truck School, about the shocking case where it was reported that a thug stole a car on the streets of Mareeba ...
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John MacKenzie chats with Keith Hamburger AM, Former Director-General of Queensland's Corrective Services Commission, about the current state of law and order in Cairns and across the state.
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John MacKenzie chats with Keith Hamburger AM, Former Director-General of Queensland's Corrective Services Commission, about the current state of law and order in Cairns and across the state. The Cairns Post reported assault statistics in Cairns City which saw only a 'marginal increase' from 808 assaults in 2001 to 878 in 2018. However, this rate ha…
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John MacKenzie discusses increasing youth crime in Kuranda Village with Ken Harley, a local with years of experience in community activism and dealing with troubled youths.
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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.
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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.Di Mornings with John Mackenzie
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John MacKenzie chats with Brad Stewart, Coles Regional Manager, for an update on the availability of stock and groceries at our local supermarket shelves.
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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.Di Mornings with John Mackenzie
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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 ...
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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.Di Mornings with John Mackenzie
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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.
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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 ...
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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 m…
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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.
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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.Di Mornings with John Mackenzie
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John MacKenzie chats with Cr. Cathy Zeiger, CRC Rep for Division 3, about Australia Day celebrations and activities being held across the Cairns and surrounding suburbs.
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John Mackenzie speaks with Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price, Country Liberal Party and Shadow Minister for Indigenous Australians, to discuss the importance for all Australians to celebrate and appreciate ...
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John MacKenzie chats with Deputy Mayor Brett Olds, CRC Rep for Division 9, about the controversial Ceder Road development at Palm Cove.
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John MacKenzie speaks with Sergeant Cary Coolican, Cairns District Crime Prevention Office, about a string of alleged violent assaults and thefts across Cairns, committed by a 15-year-old juvenile.
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John MacKenzie discusses the crime emergency in Cairns with two callers, Elvis from Edmonton and Peter from Sydney.
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John MacKenzie discusses the crime emergency in Cairns with two callers, Elvis from Edmonton and Peter from Sydney. Elvis explained the feelings of long-term residents who are at their wit's end dealing with the increasing crime and anti-social behaviour. Peter shared his experience as a frequent visitor to Far North Queensland and described the de…
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John MacKenzie chats with Deputy Mayor Brett Olds, CRC Rep for Div 9, about the council's cleaning efforts to help a football club in Trinity after a freak storm damaged their grounds.
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John MacKenzie chats with a listener, Jason from Cape York, whose complaints to Australia Post are falling on deaf ears.
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John MacKenzie chats with Keith Hamburger AM, Former Director-General of Queensland's Corrective Services Commission, to discuss the state government's "Adult Crime, Adult Time" policy and its effectiveness ...
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John MacKenzie chats with Charlie Beverley, Marlin Coast Rangers Assistant Coach & Captain of Premier Men’s Team, about the damage done to their clubhouse during a freak storm that hit the Trinity region ...
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John MacKenzie chats with Shane Prior, President of the Queensland Police Union, about policing policy and efforts to curb youth crime.
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John MacKenzie chats with Shane Prior, President of the Queensland Police Union, about policing policy and efforts to curb youth crime. Cairns and the greater region has seen 53 vehicles already stolen in 2025, and its only 13 days into the new year!Di Mornings with John Mackenzie
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John MacKenzie chats with Mayor Lisa Scomazzon of the Douglas Shire, to discuss wild dingo management following an attack on a local pet dog on Christmas Day last year.
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John MacKenzie chats with Dr. Paul Williams, Associate Professor in Politics and Journalism at Griffith University, about the stats and facts surrounding the start of Australia's federal election campaign ...
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John MacKenzie chats with Les Blennerhasset, Director of Blenner's Transport, about road quality and safety amidst the federal government's announced $7.2 billion in funding for vital upgrades to the Bruce ...
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John MacKenzie chats with Deputy Mayor Brett Olds, CRC Rep for Div 9, about nearly $10 million in funding to link Trinity Park with Trinity Beach.
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John MacKenzie chats with Deputy Mayor Brett Olds, CRC Rep for Div 9, about nearly $10 million in funding to link Trinity Park with Trinity Beach. The project will see the connection of Navigation Drive's northern and southern roads through the newer suburb of Bluewater, as is expected to ease traffic in the region.…
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John MacKenzie chats with Ross Hodgman, Acting Regional Director Department of Transport and Main Roads in Queensland, for a final 2024 update on the repair works across the region.
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John MacKenzie chats with Ross Hodgman, Acting Regional Director Department of Transport and Main Roads in Queensland, for a final 2024 update on the repair works across the region following one year on from the cyclone Jasper flood event in December last year.Di Mornings with John Mackenzie
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John MacKenzie chats with Mick Searle, Far North District Superintendent at the Queensland Police Service, about the drive behind youth crime following the revelation that Cairns and the Far North is now ...
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John Mackenzie chats with Lawrence Mason from the Daintree, to discuss the slow progress of recovery one year following the Cyclone Jasper-related flood event in Far North Queensland.
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John MacKenzie chats recovery and resilience with long-term Machan's Beach resident, Martin Anton.
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John MacKenzie chats recovery and resilience with long-term Machan's Beach resident, Martin Anton. Tuesday 17th December 2024 marks one year since Cyclone Jasper caused the most devastating flood to ever impact Cairns and the surrounding region in Far North Queensland. Ongoing issues remain, from telecommunication difficulties to slow repair works …
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John MacKenzie chats disaster preparation and emergency response with Cairns Regional Council's Local Disaster Coordinator, Rhy Newton.
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John MacKenzie chats with Greg Williams, retired civil contractor with 40 years experience, about the need to replace the Barron River Bridge to access Kuranda, rather than constant repairs to the existing ...
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John MacKenzie chats with local entrepreneur Doug Stephens, CEO of AirBridge Networks, about his product ARNI (Airbridge Rapid Network Infrastructure) which can provide portable telecommunication solutions ...
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John MacKenzie chats with Bree James, LNP State Member for Barron River, about the need for portable telecommunication transmitters during disaster and emergency times.
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John MacKenzie chats with Geena Court, Principal at Courthouse Realty & One Nation Candidate for Cairns, about recovery and resilience one year on from Cyclone Jasper that hit far North Queensland on 13 ...
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John MacKenzie chats with Shane Prior, President of the Queensland Police Union, about the culture of the policing force following a report from the Human Rights Commission.
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John Mackenzie chats with Robbie Katter, State Member for Traeger & Queensland's State Leader of Katter’s Australian Party, about the terrifying ordeal and rescue of a couple stranded at a remote location ...
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John MacKenzie speaks with Deputy Mayor Brett Olds, Councillor for Division 9, about the figures showing that North Queensland has the highest number of repeat youth offenders in the state.
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John MacKenzie chats with Group Captain Stewart Dowrie, Senior Air Force Officer for Northern Queensland, about an RAAF-35A Lighting II jet that plans to land at Cairns Airport.
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John MacKenzie chats with Group Captain Stewart Dowrie, Senior Air Force Officer for Northern Queensland, about an RAAF-35A Lighting II jet that plans to land at Cairns Airport tomorrow and show off to the city with a fly-by of the Esplanade. Photo: CPL Lisa ShermanDi Mornings with John Mackenzie
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John MacKenzie chats with Dan Tehan, Federal Member for Wannon, Liberal Party, Shadow Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, about the banning of Australia Day celebrations in around 200 pubs across ...
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John MacKenzie chats with Dan Tehan, Federal Member for Wannon, Liberal Party, Shadow Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, about the banning of Australia Day celebrations in around 200 pubs across the nation, following one major company's divisive decision based on the pretext of being "offensive".…
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John MacKenzie chats with Keith Hamburger AM, Former Director-General of Queensland's Corrective Services Commission, about the effectiveness of detention to curb youth criminal behaviour.
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John MacKenzie chats with Keith Hamburger AM, Former Director-General of Queensland's Corrective Services Commission, about the effectiveness of detention to curb youth criminal behaviour, following the Queensland government's commitment to implement "adult time for adult crime" legislation before the year 2025.…
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John MacKenzie chats with Ross Hodgman, Acting Regional Director at the Department of Transport and Main Roads, for an update on the roadworks and engineering being undertaken on both the highway between ...
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John MacKenzie chats with Dr. Michael Kane, Head of Public Policy at RACQ, about electric scooter safety concerns and the need for stronger regulation.
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John MacKenzie chats with Gina Hogan, CEO of the FNQ Hospital Foundation, about the $400K raised with help from Trinity Advisory Group in Cairns.
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John MacKenzie chats with Deputy Mayor Brett Olds, CRC Rep for Division 9, about the Cairns Housing Action Plan.
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John MacKenzie chats with Trent Twomey, Local Pharmacist and National President of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia, about the expansion of pharmacist's services to give simple access to basic medications ...
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John MacKenzie chats with talkback caller Rossco, from Townsville, to contrast the youth crime situation in Cairns and Townsville considering the recent change in state government and the mandate to address ...
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John MacKenzie chats with Cr. Rhonda Coghlan, CRC Division 8, about Cairns' northern beaches having "Mediterranean-style" beachfront drinking huts, following the Gold Coast's hopeful announcement to implement ...
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