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A trough with an embedded low [1002 hPa] north of Cooktown, will gradually contract southward over the next few days. A high [1014 hPa] near New Zealand maintains a weak ridge along the east coast south of the trough. A new high moves into the Tasman Sea early next week, reinforcing the ridge. The outlook for formation of a tropical cyclone over the weekend remains very low, but a strong wind warning is in place for the Cooktown region over the weekend.

Do non-government corporations like Twitter have the right to publish or not publish whatever they want? What does Twitter’s banning of Trump’s account teach us about censorship and freedom of speech? Why does acting Prime Minister’s Michael McCormack refuse to acknowledge the Capitol attack as an act of sedition? And why has Morrison failed to call out some of his recent MP’s blatant falsehoods?

Jayne caught up with Bec and Bennett, whose vibrant new business on Macrossan Street is changing the way we wake up in the morning, or recover from a walk around the headland. Hello healthy acai bowls, fresh juices and smoothies!

There is a lot misinformation from climate change deniers stating that there is no evidence that Carbon Dioxide and other greenhouse gases are the cause of global warming and climate change. The facts are that there is a substantial body of scientific evidence showing how increases in greenhouse gases are warming the planet and changing the climate. Let’s look at it.

The definitive guide to Whats’ On in the Douglas Shire this weekend.

US to require negative virus tests from all international passengers arriving by air

Mossman Hospital’s COVID-19 fever clinic is the first clinic in the far north region to trial online booking for COVID testing.

Dr Doug from International SOS shares the very latest insights on the development of COVID immunity and vaccine development

Cairns Regional Council is inviting submissions from qualified and experienced artists around Australia for new public artwork opportunities in Cairns city.

Today, Rabobank provides us with local and global insights on 2021 expectations for the sugar sector. A global sugar deficit of 0.3 million metric tonnes raw value (mtrv) is being projected for 2020/21 in Rabobank’s latest Global Sugar Quarterly report.