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WOLLONGONG, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 10: Andrew Gaze speaks on camera for television broadcast before the NBL Semi Final Playoff Series match between Illawarra Hawks and Melbourne United at WIN Entertainment Centre, on March 10, 2024, in Wollongong, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

NBL Icon Andrew Gaze weighs in on Taipans’ NBL25

As the Cairns Taipans face a challenging season in NBL25, Australian basketball icon Andrew Gaze has weighed in on the team’s struggles, offering a mix of insight and optimism.

Pictured: Leah Pearson-Pitt. Selected for the U18 QLD North girls. Photo: Basketball Queensland.

Future of Cairns Basketball: 6 rising stars selected for NQ

We take a closer look at each of the six young players’ selected, highlighting their key attributes and X-factor.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 26: Kendric Davis of the 36ers competes with Mitch McCarron of the Breakers during the round 18 NBL match between Adelaide 36ers and New Zealand Breakers at Adelaide Entertainment Centre, on January 26, 2025, in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images)

Adelaide’s final charge continues in brutal clash with Breakers

The Adelaide 36ers push for a playoff spot went up another level with a crucial win against the NZ Breakers in what was a heated clash on Montrezl Harrell’s birthday. Catch up on the latest NBL news.

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Pictured: Barron River bowler and under-19 Japanese international Kai Wall. Cricket Far North 2025. Photo: Gyan-Reece Rocha.

Kai Wall: From Barron River to International Cricket

At just 16 years old, Mossman’s own Kai Wall is already making waves on the international cricket scene.

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Pictured: Elliot Lord smashes a ton. Norths v Rovers at Griffiths Park. Cricket Far North 2025. Photo: Gyan-Reece Rocha.

‘Lord’s ton’: Norths opener bashes 120 runs against fierce rivals Rovers

Norths’ all-rounder Elliot Lord propelled his side to victory with a classy century against fierce rivals Rovers.

Cairns basketballer Kody Stattmann has been signed by the Cairns Taipans for the 2024/25 NBL season, after playing for the Brisbane Bullets and the South East Melbourne Phoenix for the past two seasons. Picture: Brendan Radke

The case for Kody: Will Stattmann get an opportunity?

Taipans now look to the run home playing purely for pride, with the remainder of the season offering more of an opportunity for two versatile prodigies.

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Jordan Fulton bowls for Barron in the Cricket Far North match between Atherton and Barron, held at Crathern Park, Trinity Beach. Picture: Brendan Radke

Dream Team: Jordan Fulton picks his best-ever Barron River XI

Barron River’s all-time leading wicket taker picks his best-ever teammates. See the team here >>>

Thomas Waddingham of Brisbane Roar celebrates after scoring a goal during the Australia Cup football final match between Sydney FC and Brisbane Roar FC at Allianz Stadium in Sydney on October 7, 2023. (Photo by Izhar KHAN / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --

Roar striker signs for Portsmouth

Portsmouth have agreed a deal to sign Brisbane Roar striker for a fee of over £200k.

The Cairns Marlins have landed a gun signing for the remainder of the NBL1 North season, with Taipans fan favourite and local boy Nate Jawai suiting up for the team he first played with as a 17 year old. Nate Jawai will be reunited with his former team mate, now Marlins head coach Kerry Williams, in the NBL1 North basketball competition. Picture: Brendan Radke

REVEALED: Cairns Basketball top 40 players since 2000

From current legends to past players who played in the NBA, NBL and further abroad. We have taken a deep dive and found the best basketballers to develop or come out of the region. FIND OUT who made the list here

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Pictured (l-r): Adam Trewin, Tom Boorman and Chris Adams. Atherton v Barron River. Cricket Far North 2024. Photo: Gyan-Reece Rocha.

Cricket Far North team of the mid-season

As we begin the new year and recommence the CFN season, we’ve recognised the superstar 11 who have taken the league by storm so far.

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