Mornings With John Mackenzie

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 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 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 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. Also, Cr. Olds weighed in on the "Palm Cove Reimagined" proposal for a safe harbour development.

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 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 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.