NewsBite

Cairns

Toyah murder trial in Cairns

LIVE

DNA expert quizzed on sperm and fingernail clippings

A DNA expert in highly technical testimony has explained to the jury tasked with deciding the guilt or innocence of Rajwinder Singh the ‘probabilistic’ nature of DNA sampling. LIVE COURT UPDATES

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

Full ListNDIS

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.

0

Shannon Brian Chapple, 37, pleaded guilty in Cairns Magistrates Court to causing a public nuisance in a licenced premises in December 2022 and failing to comply with a police requirement when they activated their lights and sirens in January 2023.

Outlaw biker jailed after cops find cocaine in lunch bag with his name on it

A senior Cairns Mongols member has been jailed after police found a ‘large quantity’ of cocaine in a lunch bag bearing his name during an operation targeting outlaw motorcycle gangs.

Firefighters were called to to blaze at Craiglie on Sunday morning. Picture: Supplied

‘Started by lightning’: Fears storms could spark more fires

Scorching temperatures and dry patches have sparked 11 vegetation fires from Mackay to Cape York, with crews warning incoming storms could trigger even more blazes.

0

More Stories

PICTURESCairns

180+ PICS: The best Foley Shield moments of the century

180+ PICS: The best Foley Shield moments of the century

It’s the most iconic rugby league competition in North Queensland, and now you can look back at the greatest moments from the Foley Shield from the last 25 years. MEGA PIC GALLERY:

Ricky Mackenzie, 27, pleaded guilty to six charges of keeping or taking native animals and was fined $4000 in Cairns Magistrates Court. Picture: Instagram.

Wildlife influencer fronts court for messing with lizards and death adder

An Instagramer who worked with controversial internet celebrity ‘The Real Tarzann’ has fronted court on wildlife charges after handling lizards and deadly snakes for tourists to snap at Cape York.

ExclusiveEducation

NDIS art part 2 web

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.

0

Lotus Glen mental health team, Senior Psychologist Beth Fulton and Psychologist Talitha Aimes were recognised for their commitment and contributions to community safety.

‘Extraordinary work’: Prison officers honoured in state awards

A mental health team and Justice of the Peace volunteer have earned top honours for transforming prisoner support at one of the Far North’s key correctional centres.

Nicola Baker, founder of Moyamoya Australia, at the annual Aussie Locums Blue Tie Gala Ball – a fundraiser for Moyamoya Australia. Picture: Sandhya Ram

How Far North mum took top gong at international awards

A Far North mum and entrepreneur has been recognised for her volunteer and advocacy efforts at an international awards ceremony.

Torres Strait Islands and NPA Police generic. Picture: Supplied/QPS

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.

0

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.

0

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.

0

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…

1
2
3
…
200

Original URL: https://www.themercury.com.au/news/cairns