Mornings with John Mackenzie

Today I spoke with Michael Kerr, Mayor of Douglas Shire & Chairman of Far North Qld Organisation of Councils, about the hot issue of the Kuranda Range.

Today I spoke again with Ken Harley, Chairman of the Reddicliffe Highway Proposal, about the dangers of the Kuranda road and the dire need for an alternative route.

Today I spoke with a local identity, Ken Harley, about the juvenile justice act and the current crime emergency plaguing our beautiful region.

Today I spoke with Martin Shephard, Senior Constable at Cairns District Police Headquarters, about clarification regarding the law changes down at the Cairns Esplanade Dining Precinct.

Today I spoke with Martin Sheppard, Senior Constable at Cairns District Police Headquarters, about the changes in the law in regards to the Esplanade Dining Precinct.

Today I spoke with Ken Harley, Chairman of the Reddicliffe Highway Proposal (formerly the Kuranda Bypass Committee), about a new report which details no upgrade or alternative to the Kuranda Range road.

Today I spoke with Prime Minister Scott Morrison, Federal Member for Cook, Liberal Party of Australia, about the one billion dollar announcement for reef protection.

Today I spoke with Dr. Don Mackie, Executive Director of Medical Services at Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service, about the vaccination status of our region and the location change of the hub.

Today I spoke with Professor Scott Ritchie, Director, Field Entomology at World Mosquito Program & Adjunct Professor College of Public Health, Medical & Vet Sciences at JCU Cairns, about the latest updates on dengue mosquito research.

Today I spoke with Trent Twomey, Local Pharmacist & National President of the Pharmacy Guild of Australia, about timing changes in regards to booster shots and about the supply of Rapid Antigen Testing kits.