Mornings with John Mackenzie

Today I spoke to Wayne Coutts, Regional Director of the State Emergency Service (SES), about ex-tropical cyclone Kimi. 

Today I spoke to Dr. Ken Chapman, the chairman of Tourism Tropical North Queensland, about the urgent need for the Federal government to extend JobKeeper.  

Today I spoke to Steve Jaggi, showrunner and producer of Dive Club, about the upcoming Netflix drama that is being filmed in Port Douglas. 

Today I spoke to Geoff Mcpherson, who has 40 Years’ Experience in Fisheries and is Marine Fisheries Acoustic Consultant, about sharks. 

Today I spoke to Richard Barker, the CEO of Cairns Airport, about the promising news of flights between Cairns and New Zealand by the end of March. 

Today I spoke to Dr Andrew Chin, a Senior Researcher at the Centre for Sustainable Tropical Fisheries and Aquaculture at James Cook University, about the need for more research to understand shark numbers.  

Today I spoke to Mark Olsen, the CEO of Tourism Tropical North Queensland, about the Brisbane three-day lockdown and the urgent need for the extension of JobKeeper. 

Today I spoke to Senator Jim Molan, Liberal Senator for NSW and

Deputy Chair of Select Committee on Foreign Interference through Social Media, about the current tensions between Australia and China. 

Today I spoke to James Geraghty, the State Councillor of Dairy Farmers Organisation, about the scientific breakthrough of milk having a 60-day shelf life in the near future. 

Today I spoke to Neville Fry, a water sports enthusiast, about Tinaroo Dam closing earlier than required due to the low water level and the consequences for local businesses.