Mornings with John Mackenzie

Today I spoke to Tara Bennett, the executive officer of Tourism Port Douglas and Daintree, about the passing of Tony Sassi the founder of 'Sassi La Cucina' in Port Douglas. 

Today I spoke to Craig Crawford, the Member for Barron River, about the latest developments on the Smithfield Highway, Barron River Bridge, and surrounding areas. 

Today I spoke to Daniel Gschwind, the CEO of Queensland Tourism Industry Council, about Cairns becoming the hottest new holiday destination in Australia. 

Today I spoke to Mark Perry, CEO of Targa Australia, about the plan to go ahead with Cairns' Targa Great Barrier Reef event in spite of the recent tragic deaths of three competitors in the Tasmanian leg of the event. 

Today I spoke to Fiona Simpson, Shadow Minister for State Development, Infrastructure, and Planning, about the current housing shortage in Queensland. 

Today I spoke to Bonnie McClelland, receptionist, and operations manager of the Daintree River Cruise Centre, about trying to find workers. 

Today I spoke to Jax Bergensen, Secretary of the Kuranda Conservation Community Nursery, about the Department of Transport and Main Roads not allowing electronic signs on the Kuranda Range to be used to warn drivers about Cassowaries on the range. 

Today I spoke to Mike Kelly, head coach Cairns Taipans, about Cam Oliver putting his family first and having to head back to the United States. 

Today Mike, from Manuda, called in wanting clarification on ticket sales for upcoming AFL matches in Cairns. Gary Young, Managing Director of AFL Cairns, jumped in to help answer Mike's questions. 

Today I spoke to Linda Tuck, Principal of Property Ladder Real Estate, about the extremely tough rental market in Cairns.