Les meilleurs podcasts Mornings With John Mackenzie (2025)

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. 11:05

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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.Par 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 ... 10:09

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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. 6:45

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John MacKenzie chats recovery and resilience with long-term Machan's Beach resident, Martin Anton. 14:16

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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. 15:26

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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 ... 10:43

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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 ... 11:09

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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. 9:12

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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 ... 12:20

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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. 7:42

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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 ... 8:33

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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. 14:16

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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. 10:51

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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 ShermanPar 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 ... 5:28

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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. 17:01

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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 ... 9:34

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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. 8:54

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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. 6:17

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John MacKenzie chats with Deputy Mayor Brett Olds, CRC Rep for Division 9, about the Cairns Housing Action Plan. 10:56

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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 ... 6:20

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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 ... 8:13

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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 ... 9:49

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John MacKenzie chats with Jason Bryce, Founder of CashWelcome.Org, about the big win for cash after the federal government announced it will mandate the acceptance of cash as payment at businesses that ... 10:29

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John MacKenzie chats with Jason Bryce, Founder of CashWelcome.Org, about the big win for cash after the federal government announced it will mandate the acceptance of cash as payment at businesses that offer essential services. The definition of what will constitute an 'essential service' is still to be finalised before the law should take effect o…

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John MacKenzie chats with Professor Peter Ridd, Independent Scientist & Marine Geophysicist, about $54 million being allocated to "tackle the issue" of crown-of-thorns starfish. 8:50

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John MacKenzie chats with Professor Peter Ridd, Independent Scientist & Marine Geophysicist, about $54 million being allocated to "tackle the issue" of crown-of-thorns starfish, a species of sea star that is native to the waters of the Great Barrier Reef.Par Mornings with John Mackenzie

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John MacKenzie chats with Dan Purdie, Minister for Police and Emergency Services, LNP State Member for Ninderry, about the tangible policy changes needed to be made to curb youth crime. 10:15

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John MacKenzie chats with Dan Purdie, Minister for Police and Emergency Services, LNP State Member for Ninderry, about the tangible policy changes needed to be made to curb youth crime following the landslide victory by the LNP party in the recent Queensland state election.Par Mornings with John Mackenzie

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John MacKenzie chats with Bill Conway, Owner of Salsa Bar and Grill at Port Douglas, about their bronze award win for the 'Best Contemporary Australian Restaurant'. 6:21

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John MacKenzie chats with Bill Conway, Owner of Salsa Bar and Grill at Port Douglas, about their bronze award win for the 'Best Contemporary Australian Restaurant - Informal at the 2024 Hostplus Awards for Excellence - Restaurant & Catering Association'.Par Mornings with John Mackenzie

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John MacKenzie chats with Ken Harley who attended the Mareeba forum to address their crime emergency. 8:29

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John MacKenzie chats with Ken Harley who attended the Mareeba forum to address their crime emergency. Ken informed listeners that the police have assured residents they will increase patrols to address people's fears.Par Mornings with John Mackenzie

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John MacKenzie speaks with David Kempton, LNP State Member for Cook, about the stress being felt by Mareeba residents who have been living a nightmare by suffering from targeted attacks in what only can ... 9:28

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John MacKenzie chats with Dr. Stephen Salleras about the benefits of medicating the Cairns water supply with the addition of fluoride. 16:51

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John MacKenzie chats with George from Fetta's Greek Taverna about David Crisafulli's plan to combat crime following the Premier's visit to Cairns. 11:29

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John MacKenzie meets with Dr Paul Williams, Associate Professor in Politics and Journalism at Griffith University, for a post-Queensland-election discussion. 8:51

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John MacKenzie chats with Locky Benstead, former Mareeba Shire Councillor, about a meeting on Friday 8th November to address the youth crime nightmare being experienced by elderly residents in Mareeba ... 3:46

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John MacKenzie chats with Ken Harley from Mareeba about the CWA hosting a forum to address senior citizens being victims of repeated attacks. 12:20

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John MacKenzie chats with Danny Betros, Managing Director of CBRE Cairns, about the vacant "Nova City" site sitting at Spence Street and how Mayor Eden is pushing for the owner to develop the property ... 9:36

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John MacKenzie chats with Rhys Newton, Cairns Regional Council's Local Disaster Coordinator, about the false emergency alerts mistakenly sent out to residents regarding the safety of Copperlode Dam. 8:40

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John MacKenzie chats with David Kempton, LNP Member-Elect for the Seat of Cook, about his election win and how the LNP plans to curb rates of crime. 7:04

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John MacKenzie chats with Bree James, LNP Member-Elect for the Seat of Barron River, about the newly elected government's commitment to policy change, particularly regarding youth crime. 10:28

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John MacKenzie chats with Warren Entsch, LNP Federal Member for Leichhardt, about the case of the teens who allegedly threw a rock into the passing Kuranda Scenic Railway train, fracturing the skull of ... 9:34

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John MacKenzie chats with Warren Entsch, LNP Federal Member for Leichhardt, about the case of the teens who allegedly threw a rock into the passing Kuranda Scenic Railway train, fracturing the skull of a 5-year-old boy, who was holidaying with his parents from Japan. As of writing, the young boy is in a stable condition in the Intensive Care Unit a…

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John MacKenzie chats with Jeff Knuth, President of Queensland's United Recreational Fishers, about the shutting down of fishing activities across the Queensland coast. 8:42

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John MacKenzie chats with Shane Prior, President of the Queensland Police Union, about the pertinent issues surrounding crime. 6:47

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John MacKenzie chats with Shane Prior, President of the Queensland Police Union, about the pertinent issues surrounding crime, including the surge in youth crime, the audacity of modern criminals, and the police staffing exodus.Par Mornings with John Mackenzie

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John MacKenzie chats with Robbie Katter, State Member for Traeger and Queensland State Leader of Katter’s Australian Party, about the LNP not seeming to support the "Castle Bill" proposed law. 15:57

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John MacKenzie chats with Robbie Katter, State Member for Traeger and Queensland State Leader of Katter’s Australian Party, about the LNP not seeming to support the "Castle Bill" proposed law, despite their apparent adoption of many of KAP's crime policies.Par Mornings with John Mackenzie

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John MacKenzie chats with former Mareeba Shire Councillor, Locky Bensted, about realistic crime reduction ideas and policy. 12:05

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John MacKenzie chats with John from Manunda about early voting options as Queensland's election approaches. 8:36

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John MacKenzie chats with John from Manunda about early voting options as Queensland's election approaches. The upsetting story was also discussed about the young Japanese boy traveling on holiday with his family who was struck in the head with a rock thrown into the passing Kuranda Scenic Railway carriage. The boy was flown to Townsville with head…