Mornings with John Mackenzie

Today I spoke to George Mansford, a Retired Brigadier, about the alleged war crimes and the fallout from the inquiry. 

Today I spoke to Angela Toppin the Mayor of Mareeba Shire Council about 22 crocodiles reported to be in the Two Miles Creek system and the recent report commissioned by the council. 

Today I spoke to Gareth Phillips, the CEO of Association Marine Park Authority Tourism Operators, about the unequal easing of COVID-19 restrictions across industries. 

Today I spoke to the Mayor about the 'Our Cairns' survey and what Cairns residents said about controversial issues such as whether to one-lane CBD streets or allow people to legally consume alcohol on the Esplanade. 

Today I spoke to Warren Entsch, the Member for Leichhardt, about the Premier's decision to shut the Queensland border to South Australians. 

Today I spoke to Tara Bennett, the executive officer of Tourism Port Douglas Daintree, about the closure of the QLD border to SA as of midnight last night and Port Douglas becoming popular for Schoolies. 

Today I spoke to Gayle Allen, the owner Frydays in the city centre, about what needs to change to prevent crime in the CBD and bring life back to the CBD. 

Today I spoke to Michael Healy, the Member for Cairns, Labor Party ALP, about his new position of assistant tourism minister.  

Today I spoke to John Cameron, the General Manager of the Cairns Jockey Club, about this Sunday's Christmas Race Day. It will be the fifth time the Christmas Race day has been held. 

Today I spoke to Darren Halpin, the Managing Director of Paradise Palms Resort, about the Council making a landmark decision to rezone Paradise Palms.