Mornings with John Mackenzie

Today I spoke to Nick Loukas, Chair of the Northern Queensland Primary Health Network, about the latest information regarding the roll-out of the COVID-19 vaccine for Far North Queensland. 

Today I spoke to Phil Harris, the national manager of Clifton Productions, about the mad rush behind the scenes to get Queensland Country Bank Stadium ready for game one. 

Today I spoke to Mark Ellwood, the area coordinator for Palm Cove  Neighbourhood Watch Group, about the push from police to deter juvenile offenders from posting their exploits on social media platforms by making the act an offence. 

Today I spoke to Dr. Don Mackie, Executive Director of the Medical Services Cairns, and Hinterland Hospital Health Services, about the high demand for COVID-19 vaccinations. 

Today I spoke to Nick Carling, the head coach for Team Carling, about the Cairns Airport IRONMAN Asia-Pacific Championship and what gruelling training the team has been enduring behind the scenes. 

Today I spoke to Ian Leavers, President & CEO of the Queensland Police Union, about the exploding juvenile crime crisis Cairns is facing. 

Today I spoke to Geoffrey Thomas, Editor, AirlineRatings.com, about the federal government exploring the possibility of the Pacific Islands as the next stage in the travel bubble phase. 

Today I spoke to Mark Olsen, CEO of Tourism Tropical North Queensland, about the recent Victorian lockdown and if it has had an impact on Queensland. 

Today I spoke to Dr. Francois Pretorius, a rural generalist, and member of the Queensland AMA, about Australia securing Moderna vaccines.

Today I spoke to Ian Leavers, President, and CEO of the Qld Police Union, about the Crime and Corruption Commission investigation into the police recruitment process and woke culture.