Today I spoke with Ricky Brown, Director of Nursing for the Covid-19 Virtual Ward, about the new virtual ward aimed to assist those from the comfort of their own homes.

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Ricky Brown on the Covid Virtual Ward

Today I spoke with Dale Last, LNP State Member for Burdekin & Shadow Minister for Police and Corrective Service, about his visit to Mareeba in regards to the crime emergency plaguing the north.

Dale Last on the Crime Crisis

Today I spoke with John Moore, former Director of Australian Rugby League, about the need to upgrade Barlow Park and modernise Cairns' sports scene.

John Moore on Sports Stadium

Today I spoke with Roger Ward, Senior Fellow of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia and Director of Cairns Mortgage Brokers, about the federal government's $10 Billion Re-Insurance plan.

Roger Ward on $10B Re-Insurance Plan

Today I spoke with Alan Wallish, Founder & Managing Director of Passions of Paradise Great Barrier Reef Tours, about the opening of Australia's international borders to holidaymakers.

Alan Wallish on International Borders Opening

Today I spoke with Councillor Brett Olds, Cairns Regional Council Representative for Division 9, about the changes to Vievers Road and a status update on a development project.

Cr. Brett Olds on Vievers Road

Today I spoke with Michael Kerr, Mayor of Douglas Shire & Chairman of Far North Qld Organisation of Councils, about the hot issue of the Kuranda Range.

Michael Kerr on Kuranda Range

Today I spoke again with Ken Harley, Chairman of the Reddicliffe Highway Proposal, about the dangers of the Kuranda road and the dire need for an alternative route.

Ken Harley on Kuranda Range Dangers

Today I spoke with a local identity, Ken Harley, about the juvenile justice act and the current crime emergency plaguing our beautiful region.

Ken Harley on Crime

Today I spoke with Martin Shephard, Senior Constable at Cairns District Police Headquarters, about clarification regarding the law changes down at the Cairns Esplanade Dining Precinct. 

Martin Shephard on Esplanade Traffic Laws

Today I spoke with Martin Sheppard, Senior Constable at Cairns District Police Headquarters, about the changes in the law in regards to the Esplanade Dining Precinct.

Martin Sheppard on Esplanade Traffic Rules

Today I spoke with Ken Harley, Chairman of the Reddicliffe Highway Proposal (formerly the Kuranda Bypass Committee), about a new report which details no upgrade or alternative to the Kuranda Range road.

Ken Harley on the Kuranda Range

Today I spoke with Prime Minister Scott Morrison, Federal Member for Cook, Liberal Party of Australia, about the one billion dollar announcement for reef protection.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Reef Pledge

Today I spoke with Dr. Don Mackie, Executive Director of Medical Services at Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service, about the vaccination status of our region and the location change of the hub.

Dr. Don Mackie on Vaccination Update

Today I spoke with Professor Scott Ritchie, Director, Field Entomology at World Mosquito Program & Adjunct Professor College of Public Health, Medical & Vet Sciences at JCU Cairns, about the latest updates on dengue mosquito research.

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