Mornings with John Mackenzie

John Mackenzie chats with Dr Ian Jeffreys, Principal Police Advisor at RACQ, about Australians enjoying cheaper fuel prices in the wake of the United States global tariff war.

John MacKenzie discusses the latest Australian federal election polling with Dr. Paul Willaims, Associate Professor in Politics and Journalism at Griffith University.

John MacKenzie speaks with Greg Williams, Co-Owner of the Cape Gateway Motel in Mareeba, about vandals who recently smashed up his motel and how the government must seriously address the youth crime emergency in Far North Queensland.

John MacKenzie chats with Leigh Ratcliffe, Architect and original master planner of Palm Cove, about his new vision for an esplanade dominated by foot traffic as opposed to vehicles.

John MacKenzie chats with talkback caller Jim, from Kuranda, who passionately expressed his concerns for the future of the Kuranda Range and the vital access needed between Cairns and the Atherton Tablelands.

John MacKenzie chats with Chris Morris, Chairman of the Morris Group, about his expression of interest in taking on the lease to develop and run Double Island off Palm Cove.

John MacKenzie discusses cane toad gene editing with Professor Rick Shine AM, School of Natural Sciences at Macquarie University, and how close we are to eradicating the invasive pest.

John MacKenzie chats with Dr. Paul Williams, Associate Professor in Politics and Journalism at Griffith University, about the 2025 Australian federal election announced for Saturday 3rd of May.

John MacKenzie speaks with David Kempton, LNP State Member for Cook, about the statistical reduction in some forms of crime during the policy update that saw 33 new offences added to the 'Adult Time, Adult Crime' legislation in Queensland.

John MacKenzie chats with Roger Ward, Director of Cairns Mortgage Brokers & Senior Fellow of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia, about USA tariffs and the effects on the stock market.

John MacKenzie chats with Saul Eslake, Independent Economist & Vice-Chancellor's Fellow at the University of Tasmania, about the proposed 10% tariff on beef by the United States that will impact Australian producers.

John MacKenzie speaks with Lieutenant General Peter Leahy AC, Former Chief of the Australian Army & Director National Security Institute at the University of Canberra, about security concerns in the wake of Chinese ships in Australian waters.

John MacKenzie chats with James Dein, Festival Director of Savannah in the Round, about the newly announced superstars attending the festival in 2025, including American country music sensation Zac Brown Band.

John MacKenzie chats with Professor Jon Nott, Professor of Geoscience at JCU Cairns, contrasting the emergency response of Cyclone Jasper with Cyclone Alfred.

John MacKenzie chats with FNQ Tobacconist, Pam, about the black market trade in cigarettes and illegal tobacco products, and the mafia-style tactics being used by the illicit traders.

John MacKenzie chats with Locky Bensted, former Mareeba Councillor and Owner of Mareeba Truck School, about federal feasibility and funding commitments to replace the Barron River Bridge at Kuranda.

John MacKenzie speaks with David Kempton, LNP State Member for Cook, about the "adult time for adult crime" policy's practical application and effectiveness in reducing the rates of youth offending.

John MacKenzie speaks with Michael Healy, ALP State Member for Cairns, about legal reform and proposed restrictions for poker machine users.

John MacKenzie chats with Dr Victoria Gordon, Microbiologist & Non-executive Director and Co-Founder of QBiotics, about the research development into a cancer-fighting drug obtained from a rainforest plant.

John MacKenzie speaks with David Bobberman, CEO Queensland Seafood Industry Association, about the steps toward requiring the clear labelling of Australian versus foreign-caught seafood.