The FNQ-centric podcast that gets our local personalities together to shoot the proverbial. From 1:1 conversations to round table discussions you’ll hear news, views, ideas and hard truths.
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In our final Croc Bites Holiday Special, Thomas tells us about the best animal to work with in the park.... "Kozzy" the Komodo Dragon!By MrGrits
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Some people describe them as colourful emus with anger management issues... Cassowaries! PJ sit’s down with Hartley's Crocodile Adventures keepers and handlers to get insights into an average workday at one of the world’s most renowned and authentic Crocodile and wildlife attractions.By MrGrits
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It's not all about Crocodiles! More Croc bites as PJ sit’s down with Rachael to get insights into an average workday at one of the world’s most renowned and authentic Crocodile and wildlife attractions.By MrGrits
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Croc Bites continue with Bec, who can tell you from experience, that Saltwater Crocs are the most difficult to work with.By MrGrits
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Our Holiday special continues! Brody expands on his experiences working at Hartley's Crocodile Adventures and lays out some of the Wildlife encounters available.By MrGrits
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Croc Bites: Holiday Special at Hartley's!
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Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures is one of the oldest running tourist attractions in the Cairns region. Over the last 22 years, it has continued to grow, offering visitors a suite of up close wildlife experiences. In this Holiday Special, PJ sit’s down with Hartley's keepers and handlers to get insight into an average workday at one of the world’s mo…
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JR sits with Cairns Mayor Amy Eden and Division 9 Councillor (and Deputy Mayor) Brett Olds to discuss local election standouts and outcomes as well as crime in the city and what our water plan could look like in the future.By MrGrits
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Episode 6: The end of the Campaign trail
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On the eve of Cairns Local Elections, JR and the Insights Team took to the Mulgrave Rd early voting centre to talk to some of the candidates about their journey as they reached the end of the campaign trail.By MrGrits
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Episode 5: The Wrath of Jasper Pt2 - Rhonda Coghlan
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We speak to Rhonda Coghlan, Division 8 Councillor and Deputy Chair of the Local Disaster Management Group (LDMG), in the aftermath of Cyclone Jasper.By MrGrits
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Councillor Brett Olds gets the call back to reflect with JR on the aftermath of Cyclone Jasper, the community spirit of Cairns and what potentially lies ahead for those most affected.By MrGrits
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JR sits with Councillor Brett Olds, as he shares his thoughts on Mayor Bob Mannings' recent resignation, state politics and his passion for Division 9, the very Division in which he resides. Will he notch up his 3rd term next year?By MrGrits
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Episode 2: Actions speak louder than words.
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Lara Wilde joins JR for this episode where we chat to Div. 5 Councillor and Mayor candidate Amy Eden as well as 'Hot no matter what' podcast host, Emily Nancarrow.By MrGrits
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In our opening show John 'JR' Riordan talks to Deputy Mayor and Division 4 Councillor Terry James, FNQ Food Incubator CEO Lara Wilde and local adventure Writer Peter Jackson. The discussion covers Terry's plan to run for Mayor of Cairns in 2024, our local food production opportunities and potential for more adventure tourism. Add in some anecdotes …
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