Mornings with John Mackenzie

Today I spoke to Cathy Zeiger, the representative for Division 3, about Cairns residents' outrage over the number of dog attacks in suburbs.  

Today I spoke to Dr. Chris Moy, a General Practitioner, and Vice President of the Australian Medical Association (AMA), about the UK's announcement the Pfizer vaccine has been approved for use from next week. 

Today I spoke to Michael Healy, the Member for Cairns, and Assistant Minister for Tourism Industry Development, about the need for Cairns to secure the promised kidney transplant unit over Townsville. 

Today I spoke to Andrea Allmuay, a Cairns-based Singer, DJ, MC, and wedding celebrant, about live entertainment making a come back. Audiences have been left high and dry throughout the pandemic with all live entertainment suspended. It's now time to get out and enjoy live entertainment again. Make sure you immerse yourself in Andrea's latest musical "The Last Five Years" at the Tanks Arts Centre. 

Today I spoke to Joel Katz, the Managing Director Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), about the future of cruising and the $2bn loss across Australia since the suspension of cruising in March this year. 

This week I spoke to Lachlan Campbell, the CEO of ProAgni, about their antibiotic-free animal feed products that preserve animal health and economic sustainability, while decreasing the environmental and social impact of farming. 

Today I spoke to Richard Barker, the new CEO of Cairns Airport, about the future of the aviation industry. 

Today I spoke to Dianne Tipping, the Chair of Export Council of Australia, about Australia's need to find other markets to focus on and export to. 

Today I spoke to Margy Osmond, the CEO of the Tourism & Transport Forum Australia (TTF), about Queenslanders opting to holiday within the state. 

Today I spoke to Tom Quaid, the Far North Queensland Zone chairman Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ), about the tight rental market in Cairns.