Mornings with John Mackenzie

Today I spoke to Brendan McKenna, from the Backpacker and Youth Tourism Advisory Panel, about the impact COVID-19, is having on businesses.  

Today I spoke to Peter Scott, the Mayor of Cook Shire, about the Tip and issues surrounding tourists and operators. 

Today I spoke to Craig Crawford, the Member for Barron River, about the Cairns Western Artiel Road and the Smithfield Bypass. 

Today I spoke to Councillor Brett Olds, about local conservationists wanting the Council to buy Taylor Point headland at Trinity Beach and the $359 million dollar upgrade to the Captain Cook Highway. 

Today I spoke to Nick Trompf, the executive chairman of Advance Cairns, about Alan Joyce's visit to Far North Queensland. 

Today I spoke to Col Sparkes, the President of Cairns Surf Life Saving Club, about hair jellyfish washing up on the Northern Beaches over the weekend. 

Today I spoke to Nick Trompf, the executive chairman of Advance Cairns, about his meeting with Alan Joyce the CEO of Qantas. 

Today I spoke to Councillor Brett Olds about the commencement of foundation works on a controversial development site at Palm Cove. 

Today I spoke to Geoffrey Thomas, the editor of AirlineRatings.com, about the Federal Government's post-JobKeeper announcement. 

Today I spoke to Nikki Huddy, the director of Planz Town Planning, about the design failures of Bunda Street and what can be changed to keep the public safe.