John Mackenzie chats with Jimmy Floyd, President of Pyramid Power AFL, about the new direction of the football club. Jimmy is passionate about the positive effects an AFL club can have on young people.

 Jimmy also spoke about the recent crime crisis plaguing Cairns City after the Cairns Library was again vandalised. Spates of crime and anti-social behaviour is increasing the fear factor of resident, as home invasions, vehicle thefts, and armed robberies become commonplace.

John MacKenzie chats with Brett Olds, CRC Representative for Division 9, about a range of issues and recent events. 

Monday's Anzac Day celebrations were held despite the torrential downpour of rain. Proud residents of Cairns joined the dawn service and the parade to show their support for the brave Australians who have fought for our freedoms.

The Wangetti Trail is the ongoing bike path being constructed in order to finally link the northern beaches.

Crime in Cairns, in particular the CBD, is a hot issue after recent public brawls, anti-social behaviour, and the destruction of significant public property.

John MacKenzie chats with Deputy Mayor Terry James, CRC representative for Division 4, and talkback caller Eric, from Cairns, about Eric's terrifying experience at the Lake St toilet block.

Eric recently witnessed people misusing and abusing the public toilet facilities and called upon the council's security team to help address the issue.

John MacKenzie chats with Dr. Anna Hayes, Senior Lecturer of Political Science at James Cook University Cairns, to get an update about the recent Solomons Islands-China deal, which has seen a security pact signed between the two nations.

The expectation is that a Chinese military base will soon be constructed within close proximity to our nation of Australia, as China expands its presence in the Pacific region. 

Dr. Anna Hayes provides her valuable insight into this ongoing situation.

John MacKenzie chats with George Karagiannis, Owner of Fettas Taverna on Grafton Street, about a large-scale public brawl on the corner of Shield & Lake Streets which was witnessed by shocked families and tourists.

Violence and pretty crime are commonplace in Cairns' CBD, with calls being made to the state government to help finally resolve this crisis.

George has a constant, first-hand experience witnessing such anti-social behaviour for many years now, and it seems to be worst than ever; a problem exacerbated by years of inaction from the government.