Healthy waterways underpin the vibrant lifestyle, economy and environment of the Wet Tropics Region in Far North Queensland. They also underpin the health and well-being of Australia's iconic Great Barrier Reef. We talk to people from around the region to learn more about our waterways, the critters that call them home and the people and projects working to improve their health.
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The Far North Leadership Podcast is hosted by Geoff Snook and features interviews with leaders from a variety of sectors in Cairns, Far North Queensland, Australia. Your own leadership will grow and be sharpened as you hear their stories and insights. Enjoy the conversations, and listen for things that apply to your own life and leadership.
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Disabled, Former MP, Councillor and author: A Socialist who wants people to survive and have a better life. Rob Pyne is the author of, "Struggle and Resistance in the Far North".
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Home of Houseplants is presented by Jo Howski, an avid collector of weird and wonderful indoor plants, in particular aroids. Jo interviews all manner of guests that have some nexus to indoor plants, across Australia. This podcast is not about providing advice on practical problems, but seeks to find out more about the interesting characters who play some role in the wonderful world of houseplants, from the hobbyist, the owner of a specialist indoor plant shop or even the owner of a huge priv ...
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Join me on this journey of learning and growing Futsal. All things Futsal related from interviews with world-wide players to analysts of the game. Every guest brings something unique to the show. About Andre Caro: Brazilian born, Andre Caro has been able to develop futsal in Australia since 2010. Over this period he has become a world-wide Futsal influencer and ambassador of this much loved game. He is well known on his social media platforms as the ‘The Doctor’, with his videos going viral ...
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Stories of our Biodynamic Farmers and Gardeners in Australia
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The six episodes of this new series contain stories from a wide range of Australian biodynamic growers working across various forms of agriculture and horticulture and at various scales.
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John MacKenzie chats with Shane Prior, President of the Queensland Police Union, about the exodus of policing staff and the impact that is having on fighting crime in Cairns and far North Queensland.
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John MacKenzie speaks with Ken Harley who recounts a recent and terrifying experience with young thugs causing fear on public transport in Cairns.
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John Mackenzie chats with Robbie Katter, State Member for Traeger & State Leader of Katter’s Australian Party, about the need for the "Castle Law", or the right to defend oneself and family during a home ...
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John MacKenzie chats with listener Ken Harley from Mareeba, who informed Radio 4CA about the fear that Mareeba residents are enduring daily following a string of senior citizen's homes being allegedly ...
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John MacKenzie chats with Craig Crawford, ALP State Member for Barron River, about the sale of Taylor's Point and the state government's plan to purchase the property for $10 million.
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John MacKenzie chats with Deputy Mayor Brett Olds, Cairns Regional Council Rep for Division 9, about the sale of Taylor Point, an 18-hectare, ocean-girt property at Trinity Beach.
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John MacKenzie chats with Deputy Mayor Brett Olds, Cairns Regional Council Rep for Division 9, about the sale of Taylor Point, an 18-hectare, ocean-girt property at Trinity Beach. Councillor Olds also commented on the federal government's refusal to commit necessary funding to ensure the development and future of Cairns' water security.…
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John MacKenzie chats with David Kempton, 2024 LNP State Candidate for the Seat of Cook, about mobile communication units that can be temporarily installed when natural disasters strike.
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S6.E7 Travis Sydes, Biosecurity and the Threat of Amazon Frogbit
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Travis Sydes managing natural resources in Far North Queensland as part of FNQROC, which represents 10 local governments across the region. In this podcast he talks about biosecurity issues in the Wet Tropics with a particular focus on Amazon frogbit, an aquarium plant that is infesting local waterways.…
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John MacKenzie chats with Dr. Paul Williams, Associate Professor in Politics and Journalism at Griffith University, about the latest polling figures regarding the Queensland state election being held on ...
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John MacKenzie chats with Deputy Mayor Brett Olds, Division 9 Councillor, about the wants and needs of Cairns residents during an upcoming state election, including the idea of CBD security dogs to help ...
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John MacKenzie chats with Craig Crawford, ALP State Member for Barron River, about the new crime-fighting helicopter for Cairns City.
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John MacKenzie chats with Aussie singer and musician Graeme Connors, to pay tribute to the passing of music legend Kris Kristofferson.
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John MacKenzie chats with Dr. Terry Goldsworthy, Associate Professor in Criminology at Bond University, about the LNP's plan to spend $50 million on a global search to identify the best intervention policy ...
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John MacKenzie chats with Leith Wilson, local restaurateur, whose CBD restaurant was allegedly vandalised by a thug. This comes following a string of shops and cafes being targets of unprovoked attacks ...
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John MacKenzie speaks with George from Fetta's Greek Taverna who allegedly witnessed a brutal attack against a vulnerable young woman in the Cairns CBD.
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John MacKenzie chats with local Rowena Bullio who is tired of the growing trend of youth crime and has vowed to address the issue as a community.
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S6.E6 Geoff McClure, Restoring Cattana Wetlands
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Geoff McClure is one of hundreds of conservation volunteers who have helped transform Cattana Wetlands in the north of Cairns into an environmental park. In this podcast he talks about his love of conservation and the work that has gone into restoring the biodiversity hotspot at Cattana.Af Wet Tropics Waterways
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John MacKenzie chats with Barry from Manunda, who was a recent victim of a home invasion that saw his property trashed and left his daughter shaken.
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John MacKenzie chats with Jeff Reibel, CEO of The Cowboys, about the exciting match coming up this weekend against the Sharks, which has seen local fans buy up all the plane tickets to Sydney, leaving ...
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John MacKenzie chats with Fintan Rafferty, Owner of Floriana Boutique Hotel, about the revival of the classic Esplanade location, complete with a new restaurant and grand piano.
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John MacKenzie chats with David Kempton, LNP 2024 State Candidate for the Seat of Cook, about the LNP's plan and policy regarding the Mossman Mill, which recently shut down.
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Luke Vitali, 4CA Announcer and Producer for John MacKenzie, speaks with Senator Matthew Canavan, The Nationals, about the legal logistics and realities of a separate North Queensland state.
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John MacKenzie chats with Dr. Paul Williams, Associate Professor in Politics and Journalism at Griffith University, about the state of schools in Queensland regarding student and teacher safety, and classroom ...
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John MacKenzie chats with Dr. Paul Williams, Associate Professor in Politics and Journalism at Griffith University and former primary school teacher, about the state of schools in Queensland regarding student and teacher safety, and classroom disruption.Af Mornings with John Mackenzie
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John MacKenzie chats with Wayne Kimberley, Former Cassowary Coast Councillor & Former Owner of the El Arish Tavern, about the $40-million cost blowout to build a cassowary crossing bridge.
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John MacKenzie chats with Deputy Mayor Brett Olds, CRC Rep for Div 9, about the timeframe and logistics involved in opening the first section of the Wangetti Trail between Palm Cove and Port Douglas.
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John MacKenzie speaks with former CRC Councillor Richie Bates, who has been officially announced as Labor's candidate for the sought-after seat of Mulgrave in a race that will be hotly contested.
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S6.E5 Barbara Wueringer, Discovering The Elusive Sawfish
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Zoologist Dr Barbara Wueringer talks about her work with the fascinating sawfish her research of and how trawling through old newspaper clippings from the Gold Rush era helped to understand more about its historic distribution before gill nets and trophy fishing decimated it's populations.Af Wet Tropics Waterways
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John Mackenzie chats with Sergeant Dave Raymond BM APM, who has put his hat in the race as an independent candidate for the seat of Mulgrave in the upcoming Queensland state election.
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John MacKenzie chats with Dr. Terry Goldsworthy, Associate Professor in Criminology at Bond University, about the high rate of assaults against police officers in Queensland.
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John MacKenzie chats with David Kempton, 2024 LNP State Candidate for the Seat of Cook, who spoke about an LNP election promise of $12.5 million to secure the future viability of the Mossman Mill.
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John MacKenzie speaks with Dr. Aileen Traves, Deputy Chair RACGP Queensland, about the dangers and symptoms of Meningococcal disease following a shocking case in Cairns.
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John MacKenzie speaks with Dr. Aileen Traves, Deputy Chair of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners Queensland, about the dangers and symptoms of Meningococcal disease following a shocking case in Cairns, and 2 recent cases in nearby Yarrabah. Cairns and Far North Queenslanders are being warned of a potential outbreak as health auth…
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John MacKenzie chats with Cr. Marty Bella, Mackay Regional Council, about the state opposition's vow to reform youth justice laws and return a sense of security to the community and victims of crime.
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John MacKenzie chats with Cr. Marty Bella, Mackay Regional Council, about the state opposition's vow to reform youth justice laws and return a sense of security to the community and victims of crime. Marty slams the current, broken system and reminds us that the removal of offenders from society has to be considered if social safety is to be addres…
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John MacKenzie chats with Cr. Brett Moller, CRC Division 1, about an opinion piece where Brett describes the urgent need to address crime in cairns City and Far North Queensland.
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John MacKenzie chats with Bob Epps, Chief Executive of Cairns Taxis, following a spate of attacks where taxis are allegedly being smashed with rocks as they drive along Sheridan Street.
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John MacKenzie chats with Bob Epps, Chief Executive of Cairns Taxis, following a spate of attacks where taxis are allegedly being smashed with rocks as they drive along Sheridan Street. This is yet the latest in anti-social and illegal behaviour that is plaguing the Cairns CBD and the regions beyond.…
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John MacKenzie chats with Dr. Paul Williams, Associate Professor in Politics and Journalism, Griffith University, about the "up-for-grabs" local seat of Mulgrave, and the recent election results in the ...
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John MacKenzie chats with Dr. Paul Williams, Associate Professor in Politics and Journalism, Griffith University, about the "up-for-grabs" local seat of Mulgrave, and the recent election results in the Northern Territory and the parallels that could be made for Queensland.Af Mornings with John Mackenzie
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Fisheries ecologist Matt Moore from Catchment Solutions talks about why fish habitat connectivity within waterways is so important and how decisions made to fix fish barriers such as weirs and dams.Af Wet Tropics Waterways
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Gavin King (covering for John MacKenzie) chats with Paul Bidwell, CEO of Master Builders Queensland, about the CFMEU's planned protests across Queensland following the sacking of hundreds of union officials ...
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Gavin King (covering for John MacKenzie) chats with Paul Bidwell, CEO of Master Builders Queensland, about the CFMEU's planned protests across Queensland following the sacking of hundreds of unionists amidst a government crackdown on corruption. Last Friday saw the government place the CFMEU into administration, with approximately 280 officials bei…
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John MacKenzie speaks with Marie Violo, Owner of Viola’s Designs at DFO, who is being forced to shut the doors of her shop fearing that another violent assault could happen at any time given the state ...
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46 - Futsal in Australia #32: Greg Farrell
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Caro Futsal Podcast #46 Futsal in Australia #32 With Guest: - Greg Farrell – Director of Futsal WA & Supa Liga Join us on Episode 32 of the Futsal in Australia Podcast as we welcome Greg Farrell, Director of Futsal WA and the driving force behind the renowned Futsal Supa Liga. Get the inside scoop on the rise of Futsal Supa Liga, learn about the ch…
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John MacKenzie chats with Ian Leavers, who is currently the state's Police Union President and soon-to-be the Cross Border Commissioner for the Queensland Police.
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John MacKenzie chats with Ian Leavers, who is currently the state's Police Union President and soon-to-be the Cross Border Commissioner for the Queensland Police. John discussed the need for the new position, following the revelation that youth criminals are taking advantage of legal loopholes by crossing state lines between Queensland and New Sout…
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John MacKenzie chats with Robbie Katter, State Member for Traeger and State Leader of Katter’s Australian Party, to follow up on crime statistics after Goondiwindi has taken the title of car theft capital ...
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John MacKenzie chats with Trevor Hoole, 5th Generation Goondiwindi Local, about the parallels between youth crime in Cairns and Goondiwindi, after the border town has taken out the title of car theft capital ...
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John MacKenzie chats with Trevor Hoole, 5th Generation Goondiwindi Local, about the parallels between youth crime in Cairns and Goondiwindi, after the border town has taken out the title of car theft capital of Queensland (per capita). Failed policies and indifferent lawmakers are being called out by Queenslanders who are at breaking point when it …
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John MacKenzie chats with Mark Olsen, CEO of Tourism Tropical North Queensland, about the exciting prospects for Cairns and Far North Queensland following the arrival of Air Asia flights to Bali, and the ...
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John MacKenzie chats with Keith Hamburger AM, Former Director-General of Queensland's Corrective Services Commission, about the shocking revelation that over the last decade, Queenslanders have increasingly ...
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John MacKenzie chats with Keith Hamburger AM, Former Director-General of Queensland's Corrective Services Commission, about the shocking revelation that over the last decade, Queenslanders have increasingly become victims of crime. Statistics revealed by the state opposition show that there have been spikes in lawlessness, including an increase in …
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45 - Futsal in Australia #31: Vince Sciacca
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Caro Futsal Podcast #45 Futsal in Australia #31 With Guest:- Vince Sciacca – Futsal Manager for Football QLDJoin us on Episode 31 of the Futsal in Australia Podcast as we welcome Vince Sciacca, Futsal Manager for Football QLD. Vince Sciacca, the Head of Futsal at Football Queensland. We discuss the current state of futsal in Queensland, the challen…
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John MacKenzie chats with Matthew Cork, President of Tourism Palm Cove, about the future of Double Island and the need to return it to the people, with activities and attractions to entertain everyone ...
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John MacKenzie chats with Darren Halpin, Managing Director of the Halpin Property Group, about the approved development of a tourist and water park in Cairns.
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John MacKenzie chats with Mayor Michael Lyon, Byron Shire Council, about the need to regulate short-term rental accommodation (such as Airbnb properties) to ensure adequate housing for local, long-term ...
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S6.E3 Sam Bastounas, Using Seaweed to Strip Nutrients from Water
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Sam Bastounas is the CEO of Pacific Bio, an Australian company that develops green technology to address water quality and food security issues. In this podcast, Sam discusses the challenge of purifying water and the development of RegenAqua, a new technology developed with JCU that uses seaweed to strip nutrients from water before it enters waterw…
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John MacKenzie chats with talkback caller Terry from Gordonvale about the upcoming state election in October and how the issue of youth crime has become a major focus.
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