พอดคาสท์ JOHN MAC ชั้นนำ (2025)

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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. 12:17

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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.โดย Mornings with John Mackenzie

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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 ... 9:21

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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 ... 5:32

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John MacKenzie chats with an impassioned caller, Tom from Cairns, about his experiences with crime and how governments need to act. 12:40

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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. 6:12

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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.…

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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 ... 10:42

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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.…

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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. 7:58

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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 ... 13:48

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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 ... 12:53

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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. 12:56

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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-…

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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. 13:00

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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 ... 15:52

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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 ... 12:19

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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 emer…

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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. 10:45

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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. 8:37

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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.โดย Mornings with John Mackenzie

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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. 9:29

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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.โดย 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 ... 8:29

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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. 11:50

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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. 13:37

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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 ... 9:00

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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 ... 9:55

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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. 5:36

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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.โดย 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. 4:29

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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.โดย 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 ... 10:20

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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.โดย 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. 5:38

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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 ... 8:16

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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. 10:41

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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 ... 10:19

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Image: Ollera Creek Bridgeโดย Mornings with John Mackenzie

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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 ... 11:40

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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.โดย 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. 6:22

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Image: Munro Martin Parklands, where you can attend for Australia Day fun.โดย Mornings with John Mackenzie

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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 ... 7:17

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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. 13:18

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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. 11:04

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John MacKenzie discusses the crime emergency in Cairns with two callers, Elvis from Edmonton and Peter from Sydney. 7:03

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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. 10:10

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John MacKenzie chats with a listener, Jason from Cape York, whose complaints to Australia Post are falling on deaf ears. 5:57

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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 ... 10:44

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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 ... 8:43

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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. 14:25

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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!โดย 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. 5:45

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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 ... 11:53

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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 ... 11:30

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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. 11:09

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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. 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.โดย 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 …