John MacKenzie chats with Cr. Locky Bensted, Mareeba Shire, about the scourge of youth crime in Queensland and the rights of police officers.

Following reports of officers in Queensland being too afraid to attend work due to the culture of fear created by violent criminals who now target police, Cr. Bensted brought into question the "duty of care" owed by government to its employees and citizens.

John MacKenzie chats with talkback caller George, from Fetta's Greek Taverna, who is enraged at the decision to stand down a top Queensland cop guilty of pursuing criminals.

The officer in question is accused of approving the direction to ram a car during a pursuit on February 1st on the Gold Coast.

George shares his opinions on reinstating the officer, a growing opinion shared by many Queenslanders who are urging the Police Commissioner to put the veteran officer back on the beat.

John MacKenzie chats with Hayley from Cardwell who had to call the Department of Environment and Science to get help removing a 2.4-metre crocodile that was hanging out too close for comfort in her backyard.

John MacKenzie chats with Cr. Martin Bella, Mackay Regional Council, about the recent show of support by regional Mayors in Queensland to address the increasing concern of crime and youth offending.

The state government's Youth Justice Reform Select Committee is holding an inquiry into crime in Cairns, with a forum being held today (7 Feb 2024).

Cr. Bella has long stated that there must be a separation of the 'predators and their prey' arguing that the scales of justice need to be recalibrated in favour of victims suffering at the hands of juvenile thugs.

John MacKenzie chats with Warren Entsch, LNP Federal Member for Leichhardt, about traditional hunting methods meeting legal and moral obligations after a turtle was rescued off Green Island.

The traditional practices are coming under scrutiny in an environmentally-conscious world where marine creatures, such as turtles, are killed for game and butchered in front of international tourists at popular destinations.

John MacKenzie chats with Sabine Schroeder about the community's desire to see the return of markets in the city, with DFO (Direct Factory Outlet) Shopping Centre on Mulgrave Road coming to the rescue.

Cairns City once saw regular community markets held near the esplanade lagoon and additional markets held when a cruise ship was docked at the terminal.

After news broke of Sabine's mission to see a return of regular community markets, she was inundated with positive reception from over 130 local vendors who are keen to be involved.