Mornings With John Mackenzie
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Mornings with John Mackenzie
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John MacKenzie chats with Dr. Sandy Donald, Local Anaesthetist and Senior Vice President of Together Queensland, to get an update about the state of our hospital system during the third wave of Covid-19.
20/07/2022 Duración: 09minJohn MacKenzie chats with Dr. Sandy Donald, Local Anaesthetist and Senior Vice President of Together Queensland, to get an update about the state of our hospital system during the third wave of Covid-19. This comes as the state's hospitals operate at a "high-impact" Tier 3 pandemic response, putting a further strain on our medical service providers. The effects of a spike in covid cases coincide with a statistically worse-off flu season. People are being urged to do their part and help lessen the spread, as businesses will again struggle with staff shortages and opening hours.
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John MacKenzie chats with Senator Matt Canavan about the energy crisis facing southern states.
19/07/2022 Duración: 09minJohn MacKenzie chats with Senator Matt Canavan about the energy crisis facing southern states. This comes as a gas shortage in Victoria threatens to put the energy grid into crisis mode after their underground storage plant dropped to a record low. The Australian Energy Market Operator has put in a new security measure until the end of September. As green groups voice their want for a net zero future, the reality of relying on alternate power is not yet sustainable.
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John MacKenzie chats with Ezzy Wells, Owner of Adventure Cairns & Beyond, about the latest crime trends including dangerous fire attacks in the CBD.
18/07/2022 Duración: 12minJohn MacKenzie chats with Ezzy Wells, Owner of Adventure Cairns & Beyond, about the latest crime trends including dangerous fire attacks in the Cairns CBD. Pyromania is now a criminal trend in our tourist city with reports of juveniles throwing lit fire-starters into business shop fronts, terrifying patrons and workers. Fires have also been started in CBD rubbish bins and on the streets. Pleas were made to all three tiers of government (local, state, and federal) to work together and help find solutions before the issue becomes exacerbated, with the local federal member for Leichhardt, Warren Entsch, weighing in on the crisis and offering his support.
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John MacKenzie chats with Patrick Bluett, Executive Officer of Cassowary Coast Tourism, about the $25 million sale of Dunk Island, Mission Beach, to Australian billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes.
13/07/2022 Duración: 08minJohn MacKenzie chats with Patrick Bluett, Executive Officer of Cassowary Coast Tourism, about the $25 million sale of Dunk Island, Mission Beach, to Australian billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes. A statement from Annie Cannon-Brookes does not make it clear whether the property would be redeveloped into a resort tourist attraction or kept private. The purchase has nonetheless excited the community of Mission Beach in the Cassowary Coast, who have been waiting for news after the previous owner, Mayfair 101 group, fell into trouble.
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John MacKenzie chats with Dr. Terry Goldsworthy, Associate Professor in Criminology at Bond University, about proposed changes in the law to decriminalise unwanted drunken behaviour and public begging.
12/07/2022 Duración: 08minJohn MacKenzie chats with Dr. Terry Goldsworthy, Associate Professor in Criminology at Bond University, about proposed changes in the law to decriminalise unwanted drunken behaviour and public begging. Some examples would include public urination, being drunk and intoxicated in public, and begging or threatening people for money. White-collar lawyers in the South-Eastern corners of Queensland feel that progression means resorting to defeatist attitudes by legalising petty crime. The Community Support and Services Committee is considering alternate forms of justice, such as diversion services and sobering-up centres.
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John MacKenzie chats with Craig Crawford, ALP State Member for Barron River, about the fight to save Taylor Point from development.
11/07/2022 Duración: 08minJohn MacKenzie chats with Craig Crawford, ALP State Member for Barron River, Minister for Seniors and Disability Services, and Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships, about the fight to save Taylor Point from development. The headland, which lies between Trinity and Kewarra Beaches, is owned by developer Robert Prettejohn and is on the market for $8 million. Locals have campaigned for the state government to buy up the land, but this option was shut down by Environment Minister Meaghan Scanlon. Craig is supporting local resident Annabel Brittain's petition to preserve the pristine location. For more information about the petition, use this link: https://tinyurl.com/bdyvm25v
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John MacKenzie chats with Kevin Byrne about the Queensland state government's announcement of $4 million for lighting upgrades to Barlow Park.
08/07/2022 Duración: 07minJohn MacKenzie chats with Kevin Byrne, Executive Manager of Enterprise North, President of Cairns Tourism Industry Association, and Former Mayor of Cairns, about the Queensland state government's announcement of $4 million for lighting upgrades to Barlow Park. Minister for Tourism, Innovation, and Sport, Stirling Hinchcliffe, announced that the 800 lux lights would be upgraded to 1800 lux, which would allow for television broadcasting from Cairns. While the cairns community welcomes the funding, the $4 million is well short of the $120 million required for a full upgrade to turn Barlow Park into a world-class stadium.
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John MacKenzie chats with Dr. Paul Williams, Associate Professor in Politics and Journalism at Griffith University, about the results of a recent YouGov poll.
07/07/2022 Duración: 10minJohn MacKenzie chats with Dr. Paul Williams, Associate Professor in Politics and Journalism at Griffith University, about the results of a recent YouGov poll for the preferred government. The Courier-Mail conducted a poll of over 1000 Queenslanders and found the ALP and LNP are now neck and neck. The integrity scandals plaguing the Palaszczuk government have seen Labor's biggest polling drop in three years, while opposition leader, David Crisafulli, has gained popularity. Current predictions project a hung parliament for the next state election.
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John MacKenzie chats with Dale Last, Shadow Minister for Police and Corrective Services, about the crime crisis after Cairns' Chamber of Commerce held a meeting to address concerns.
06/07/2022 Duración: 10minJohn MacKenzie chats with Dale Last, Shadow Minister for Police and Corrective Services, LNP State Member for Burdekin, about the crime crisis in Cairns' after the Chamber of Commerce held a meeting to address concerns. Community stakeholders' suggestions are shut down by authorities who assure the rights of criminals are of most concern. Strange claims, such as the Police not being able to pursue criminals on foot in case the offender induces a heart attack, are being made. However, the mental health impact of victims is seldom addressed by politicians who prefer to point to international law that trumps our own sovereignty.
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John MacKenzie chats with John Cameron, General Manager of Cairns Jockey Club, about John's announcement that he is stepping down from his role as GM.
05/07/2022 Duración: 14minJohn MacKenzie chats with John Cameron, General Manager of Cairns Jockey Club, about John's announcement that he is stepping down from his role as GM. This follows six strong years of success managing the jockey club at Cannon Park. Sadly, John has been dealing with a significant health battle after a melanoma diagnosis. It is a reminder to keep up with regular skin checks, especially living in Far North Queensland.
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John MacKenzie chats with Antonia Mercorella, CEO of the Real Estate Institute of Queensland, about the new rental laws regarding pets to come into effect on October 1.
04/07/2022 Duración: 08minJohn MacKenzie chats with Antonia Mercorella, CEO of the Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ), about the new rental laws regarding pets to come into effect on October 1st this year. Tenants will still need consent for a pet but landlords must give reasonable explanations and will no longer be allowed to advertise as a "no-pet" property. A debate is being sparked, with the dichotomy between the rights of homeowners to protect their properties versus the positive effects of pet ownership and the difficulty for tenants to easily find suitable homes for themselves and their furry friends.
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John MacKenzie chats with Ian Leavers, President & CEO of the Queensland Police Union, about the need for training and specialised police stations in order to tackle domestic violence issues.
01/07/2022 Duración: 08minJohn MacKenzie chats with Ian Leavers, President & CEO of the Queensland Police Union, about the need for training and specialised police stations in order to tackle domestic violence issues. The call for increased funding to create two DV-centric police stations comes after the Deputy State Coroner Jane Bentley handed down her findings into the murder of Hannah Clarke and her children. Ian also updated john about the policing issues in regards to Cairns and the Far North.
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John MacKenzie chats with Dr. Michael Clements, Chair of the Royal Australian College of GPs Rural Council, to better understand the doctor shortage facing residents of Cairns and Far North Queensland.
30/06/2022 Duración: 12minJohn MacKenzie chats with Dr. Michael Clements, Townsville-based GP, and Chair of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners' Rural Council, to better understand the doctor shortage facing residents of Cairns and Far North Queensland. This comes after Health Minister Yvette D'Ath visited Cairns in an effort to calm concerns about our GP crisis situation. Minister D'Ath spoke of the plans to spend $250 million for major upgrades to the Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service. The shortage of general practitioners in the region has exacerbated the already big strain on our Emergency Department with distressed locals opting for any help they can find.
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John MacKenzie chats with local activist, Ken Harley, about the current crime emergency after two teenage children were alone during a home invasion.
29/06/2022 Duración: 10minJohn MacKenzie chats with local activist, Ken Harley, about the current crime emergency after two teenage children were alone during a home invasion. The two siblings aged 14 and 12 were left shocked and mentally scarred after an attack at their family home during the daytime. The 14-year-old boy was cowering in his room barring a door closed while the attackers stormed the property. Ken describes this situation as an emergency and makes parallels to government agencies banning events when danger occurs, but doing nothing when residents are living in fear of constant danger and peril.
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John MacKenzie chats with Dr. Sandy Donald, Anaesthetist at Cairns Hospital & Senior Vice President at Together Queensland, about the future of Cairns Hospital and General Practitioners in Far North Queensland.
28/06/2022 Duración: 11minJohn MacKenzie chats with Dr. Sandy Donald, Anaesthetist at Cairns Hospital & Senior Vice President at Together Queensland, about the future of Cairns Hospital and General Practitioners in Far North Queensland. Sandy explained the details surrounding the Palaszczuk government's announcement of 141 new beds for Cairns and 45 extra subacute beds. The future of general practitioners was touched upon after revelations that GPs are currently facing financial struggles and are finding it difficult for operations to remain viable.
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John MacKenzie chats with Lara Wilde, Chief Executive of Food Manufacturing Hub & FNQ Incubator, about the rising cost of fresh produce and grocery items.
27/06/2022 Duración: 10minJohn MacKenzie chats with Lara Wilde, Chief Executive of Food Manufacturing Hub & FNQ Incubator, about the rising cost of fresh produce and grocery items. Rising fuel costs and interest rate rises are already putting the financial strain on Aussies struggling to survive from week to week. Now to compound the strain, basic vegetable prices are going through the roof, with the simple capsicum and iceberg lettuce making the recent headlines. Lara shares some tips and tricks which may help you save money on your weekly shopping bill.
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John MacKenzie chats with Barbara Wolveridge, Principle of Queensland Sotheby's International Realty, about the high-end property market surrounding Cairns after the listing of a $6.8 million home in Kewarra Beach.
24/06/2022 Duración: 08minJohn MacKenzie chats with Barbara Wolveridge, Principle of Queensland Sotheby's International Realty, about the high-end property market surrounding Cairns after the listing of a $6.8 million home in Kewarra Beach. Astoria House, colloquially known by northern beach locals as the "glass house", boasts bulletproof windows and a classic car showroom. The five-bedroom property was formerly owned by M1NT Global Holdings boss, Alistair Paton.
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John MacKenzie chats with Ian Macfarlane, CEO of Queensland Resources Council, about the Palaszczuk government's post-budget decision to increase mining royalties which will negatively affect the coal industry in Australia.
23/06/2022 Duración: 06minJohn MacKenzie chats with Ian Macfarlane, CEO of Queensland Resources Council, about the Palaszczuk government's post-budget decision to increase mining royalties which will negatively affect the coal industry in Australia. Treasurer Cameron Dick has defended the announcement which is anticipated to inject $1.2 billion into the Queensland treasury over the next four years. This legislation would mean that Queensland would pay the highest mining taxes in the world.
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John MacKenzie chats with Dale Last, Shadow Minister for Police and Corrective Services & LNP State Member for Burdekin, about the Queensland state government's budget in relation to funding for policing.
23/06/2022 Duración: 06minJohn MacKenzie chats with Dale Last, Shadow Minister for Police and Corrective Services & LNP State Member for Burdekin, about the Queensland state government's budget in relation to funding for policing. $3 Billion has been allocated and new officers promised by the Palaszczuk government. The member of the opposition elaborated on the practical application and reality of the funding.
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John MacKenzie chats with Lawrence Mason, talkback caller, and owner of Mason's Cafe, Mason's Store & Mason's Tours in the Daintree, about his community's concern in regards to land buyback of residential lots.
22/06/2022 Duración: 06minJohn MacKenzie chats with Lawrence Mason, talkback caller, and owner of Mason's Cafe, Mason's Store & Mason's Tours in the Daintree, about his community's concern in regards to land buyback of residential lots. Southern interest groups are purchasing residential land ready for development and are instead restricting its practical use. Daintree locals want to know if there is an end to buyback efforts that limits town planning, community development, and progressive growth. Residents support revegetation programs and other positive environmental initiatives instead of the destruction of their community and future.