John MacKenzie chats with talkback caller, Rossco from Townsville, who has had first-hand experience working with young offenders.

Rossco explained how not only education and practical training is imperative to turn around the lives of juvenile recidivist offenders, but that real-world jobs should be available to them to instill a sense of responsibility and purpose.

John MacKenzie chats with Nick Dametto, KAP State Member for Hinchinbrook, about the shocking revelation of alleged child-on-child abuse happening within the residential care home system.

Nightmarish allegations of children being raped and abused by their peers have come out from workers who fear things will only get worse as juvenile sex offenders are being put in homes with children who in turn become their next victims.

Nick Dametto blasted the government by asking questions in state parliament addressing child protection.

John MacKenzie chats with Anna Stanbridge from Redlynch about community groups coming together to fight crime after she was the victim of a home invasion.

In anticipation of rising crime, Anna and her neighbours had already formed an action plan to tackle thefts and home invasions in their Redlynch cul de sac.

Using a prepurchased airhorn, Anna was able to alert her neighbour in the early hours of the morning, many of whom rallied on the street in a collective effort of support. Each resident was already armed with an air horn to alert one another.

Anna advocated for neighbours to get to know each other, keep in touch, and form groups that can tackle crime in their street.

John MacKenzie chats with Kevin Goan, Detective Inspector for the Far North District Crime Group, about the arrest of Rajwinder Singh in India for the alleged murder of Cairns local Toyah Cordingley.

Local and federal police worked tirelessly in two countries in an effort to locate person-of-interest, Rajwinder Singh. A reward of $1 million was recently announced if it lead to the arrest of Mr. Singh, who currently sits in custody in New Delhi.

Police efforts have been praised by the Cordingley family.

In October 2018, the body of 24 year old Toyah Cordingley was discovered murdered at Wangetti Beach.

John MacKenzie chats with Senator Jim Molan, Retired Major General and Chief of Operations in Iraq, about his book titled Danger on Our Doorstep about a potential war with China.

The argument is being made that for the first time in many decades, war could soon be on Australia's doorstep with the growing danger of Chinese growth and expansion in the Pacific region.

Senator Molan's book looks at the likelihood of war and what it may look like in the 21st century.

John MacKenzie chats with Professor Greg Barton, International Security Expert and Chair of Global Islamic Politics at the Alfred Deakin Institute for Citizenship and Globalisation, about Defence Minister Richard Marles' meeting with China.

Minister Marles spoke with Wei Fenghe, his Chinese counterpart, in Cambodia as a part of the ASEAN meeting to discuss the role of the Australian and Chinese military in the Asian-Pacific area.

Professor Barton provided valuable insight into the matter.

John MacKenzie chats with Senior Constable Heidi Marek of the Cairns District Crime Prevention Office, about the recent spate of bicycle thefts, sometimes with force.

Traditional and electric bikes and expensive E-Scooters are being stolen across the region, often ending up in what is being called a "bicycle graveyard" where bikes are stripped for parts and then dumped.

Some younger people have reported being robbed of their bikes by force with social media reporting daily occurrences.

John MacKenzie chats with Dr. Don Mackie, Executive Director of Medical Services at Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service, to gain a local perspective on the latest wave of Covid-19.

Cairns Hospital changed its pandemic response from "Green" to "Amber" last week, meaning that no elective surgery has been rescheduled and other limitations are in place. Face masks are recommended when entering a hospital or health service.

The fourth wave of covid-19 is expected to cause a disruption to the Christmas holiday season in Queensland.

John MacKenzie chats with David Walton, Owner of Cairns Snake Removals, for some necessary safety advice following the deaths of two pet dogs from a suspected death adder snake.

The short and stubby snake found commonly along our eastern coastlines will see increased activity as the weather warms into summer.

Mr. Walton provided insight into why dogs and cats are more at risk of snake bites, as well as valuable tips on how to minimise an encounter altogether.

John MacKenzie chats with Ken Harley, Chairman of the Redcliffe Highway Proposal (an alternate tablelands access route), about the current state and safety of the Kuranda Range.

The discussion was sparked after two letters to the editor in our local Cairns Post which pointed to the dangers of the road surface, particularly for motorbike riders.

The federal government has committed $210 million to spend on upgrades, but many propose that an alternate route to access the tablelands is required for long-term growth.