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Sunday 23 August 2026

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Autism scheme uncertainty as Queensland holds out

Good morning, Sunshine Coast. Clear skies and a crisp 12 degrees to start your Sunday.

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12C, Clear

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  1. A new scheme is about to replace the NDIS for children with autism. Why has Queensland refused to sign up?

    Queensland's premier and many parents have questions about the Thriving Kids program, the scheme set to replace the NDIS for children with autism, and so far the state has refused to sign up.

    theguardian.com

  2. Could the macadamias hidden in Queensland’s rainforests be the key to saving ‘the world’s finest nut’?

    A group of wild Australian nut hunters is searching Queensland's rainforests for wild macadamia trees, hoping the genetics could help save the commercially grown but vulnerable 'world's finest nut'.

    theguardian.com

  3. Queue culture: The psychological lure brands engineer for social hype

    Despite a wealth of instant-gratification options, Australians are increasingly choosing to spend their time waiting in lines, a psychological pattern brands deliberately engineer for social hype.

    brisbanetimes.com.au

  4. ‘Why stop at 20 teams?’ NRL reveals plans for further expansion

    The NRL is poised to reveal the identity of its 20th team by Christmas, but the competition may not stop there, with plans flagged for expansion to as many as 22 teams.

    brisbanetimes.com.au

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