Mornings with John Mackenzie

Today I spoke to Kristy Vallely, the Councilor for Division 6, about the speed limit on the Redlynch Intake road being changed from 40km/h to 60 km/h. 

Today I spoke to Margy Osmond, CEO of Tourism and Transport Forum, about the commencement of the quarantine-free travel bubble between New Zealand and Australia. 

Today in the studio I spoke to, Michael Mccormack, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport, and Regional Development, and leader of the Nationals, about the Australian Government's $10 million investment towards the Cairns Gallery Precinct. 

Today I spoke to Janine Bowmaker, the President of Study Cairns, about international travel bubbles and the impact they will have on international students living in Cairns. 

Today I spoke to Geoffrey Thomas, the Editor of AirlineRatings.com, about the latest developments in the airline industry. 

Today I spoke to Patricia O'Neill, CEO of Cairns Chamber of Commerce, about the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions today. 

Today I spoke to Rob Stalling, regional director of the Ironman group Oceania, about the upcoming Cairns Airport Asia Pacific Ironman championship. 

Today I spoke to Shane Knuth, from Katter's Australian Party, about the state government's review of the Animal Care and Protection Act and what this means for pig hunters. 

Today I spoke to Steve, from Port Douglas, about the possibility of Subway coming to town. Steve and I also touched on other topics affecting the region. 

Today I spoke to Ken, calling from Kuranda, about the Kuranda Range and the need for urgent maintenance.