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The Daily Telegraph Friday 31 October 2025 Autism for all Mastheads Father Allan Jensen and his autistic son Felix Jensen aged 9 pictured in parramatta park. Picture Thomas Lisson

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Autism rates in your council area: Number of cases and the NDIS bill

Autism diagnoses are skyrocketing as NDIS spending on the condition surges past $9bn a year – but parents of kids like Felix say it’s still a struggle to get adequate support.

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Shock figures: The wild number of Aussie kids diagnosed with autism

More Australian children than ever are being diagnosed with autism, outstripping comparable countries. Search for details on the NDIS funding and client numbers where you live.

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Queensland school formals have been going off in 2025.

4000+ photos: Mega Qld 2025 school formal gallery

Formal season continues to deliver in Queensland, with schools from Cairns to Gold Coast and everywhere in between getting their glam on in 2025. SEE THE GALLERIES

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‘Not unusual’: Why judge went ‘lenient’ on Cairns cocaine dealer

An expecting father and former emerging rugby league talent who had his career cut short, was handed a “generous” sentence after pleading guilty to trafficking cocaine.

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Call to ‘rip money’ from remote Cape police stations condemned

The police union had delivered a scathing rebuke of a decision to strip on-call officer allowances they claim will deliver poorer outcomes for remote communities, however the top brass says changes are aimed at managing fatigue and wellbeing of staff.

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Cairns Mayor Amy Eden with Jamie Snashall from Federal Health Minister Mark Butler's office in Canberra last week. COUCH is calling for $7.5 million over five years to help the cancer hub keep up with rising demand.

Cancer hub fights for funds as demand soars

A cancer charity that helped establish oncology services in Cairns now depends entirely on community donations after federal funding was axed eight months ago.

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Community members join the March for Australia in Cairns. Picture: Marnie Buchanan

‘Shows they’re scared’: Signs stolen ahead of weekend rally

March for Australia rally organisers say most of their donated promotional signs were stolen within hours of installation across Cairns suburbs in the lead-up to this weekend’s event on the Cairns Esplanade, featuring One Nation Senator Malcolm Roberts.

Warning signs have been placed around Peterson Creek in Yungaburra, Atherton Tablelands. Picture: Supplied.

‘Serious health risks’: Platypus creek’s poo problem

Faecal bacteria levels 80 times the safe limit in a popular platypus-watching creek threaten both wildlife populations and a $3 million tourism industry.

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Day eight Toyah Cordingley trial wrap

Day eight Toyah Cordingley trial wrap

Police investigating the alleged murder of Toyah Cordingley whittled down a list of 219 vehicles believed to have driven south from Wangetti…

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key evidence heard in court week three – Toyah Cordingley

Cairns Post reporter Emma Cam outlines the key evidence heard in court at the end of week three.

Forensic pathologist outlines injuries.

Forensic pathologist outlines injuries.

Warning: Graphic content. Forensic pathologist outlines injuries in the Toyah Cordingley murder trial.

Peach Tree Perinatal week

Peach Tree Perinatal week

EXCLUSIVE: New support for Far North mums

Cairns Special School graduate Katua Davis and Latonya Binjari arrive at the school's Year 12 formal evening and graduation ceremony, held at the school's Woree campus. Picture: Brendan Radke

Cairns Special School formal photos

It was a very special evening at the Cairns Special School on Thursday night, when the senior students of 2025 graduated with a glamorous ceremony. SEE ALL THE PHOTOS HERE

The cancellation queue at Cairns Airport after Jetstar grounded some of its fleet on November 29, 2025 due to a software issue affecting the Airbus A320 and A321.

Cairns passengers stranded as aircraft grounded over software bug

A worldwide software glitch has stranded hundreds of Cairns travellers this weekend, with disruptions expected to continue into Sunday and families facing a later-than-expected start to their school holiday trips.

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