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Cairns radio 4CA has moved on to Two Hearts by Phil Collins.

Far north Queensland really knows how to rock a morning.

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Murph has the details on the latest Essential Poll:

Australians are concerned about any “living with Covid” strategy that would lead to a significant increase in hospitalisations and deaths – and a majority in the latest Guardian Essential poll think governments should not end current lockdowns until a substantial proportion of children are fully vaccinated.

Amid sustained political, epidemiological and community debate about Australia’s four-phase reopening strategy, the latest Guardian Essential survey of 1,100 respondents finds only 12% of the sample would be comfortable with any transition that increases deaths and hospitalisations.

Related: Guardian Essential poll: Australians wary of any ‘living with Covid’ strategy that would lead to more deaths

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