Mornings with John Mackenzie

Today I spoke with Gareth Phillips, CEO of the Association of Marine Park Tourism Operators, about the recent UNSECO decision not to label the Great Barrier Reef as "In-Danger" and what this means for the local tourism industry.

Today I spoke with Don Mackie, Executive Director Medical Services Cairns & Hinterland Hospital & Health Service, about a new vaccination clinic opening at Smithfield and an update on the jab rollout.

Today I spoke with Geoffrey Thomas, Editor-in-Chief of AirlineRatings.com, about the Australian airline industry during Covid and a large number of cancellations.

Today I spoke with Dr. Paul Griffin, Director of Infectious Diseases at Mater Health Services, about the latest case of Covid-19 in the Cairns region and the vaccination rollout in general. 

Today I spoke with Dr. Peter Ridd, independent Scientist & Marine Geophysicist, about the current health and quality of the Great Barrier Reef.

Today I spoke with Cr Cathy Zeiger, Rep of Division 3, to get an update about the dog attack increase and what Cairns Regional Council has planned to resolve the issue.

Today I spoke with Cr Cathy Zeiger, Division 3, about the increase in dog attacks and barking in the Cairns region.

Today I spoke with Matt Journeaux, Acting Federal Secretary of the Australiasian Industry Employees' Union, about Coles supermarkets possibly no longer keeping in-store butchers.

Today I spoke with Aaron McLeod, President of the Crime & Justice Action group, about the youth criminals getting bolder, focusing in particular on the recent assault of a 77-year-old Redlynch woman.

Wayne, from the Northern Beaches, called in to chat about the Esplanade road being opened up to traffic.