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2025 FNQRL Chairman's Challenge. Thursday Island Roosters. Photo: Gyan-Reece Rocha.

‘Unbelievable experience’: Thursday Island triumph in FNQRL Chairman’s Challenge

In a remarkable turn of events, the Thursday Island Roosters claimed the inaugural 2025 FNQRL Chairman’s Challenge. Read about their unforgettable week in Cairns >>

TOWNSVILLE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 22: Shaneice Swain of the Flames drives to the basket during the round 13 WNBL match between Townsville Fire and Sydney Flames at Townsville Entertainment Centre, on January 22, 2025, in Townsville, Australia. (Photo by Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images)

Former Cairns Dolphins Shaneice Swain and Cayla George Selected for Opals Squad

Two former Cairns Dolphins have both earned spots in the Australian Opals’ 21-player squad for an upcoming training camp in Melbourne.

Julie Murphy makes huge sacrifices just for her career as a jockey. Photo Jason Dougherty / Sunshine Coast Daily

Jockey killed at home in freak insect encounter

An experienced jockey who spent two decades in the saddle has been killed at home in her garden in a freak encounter with an insect.

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South Cairns Cutters v North Cairns Tigers at Cazalys Stadium. Qualifying Final. AFL Cairns 2024. Photo: Gyan-Reece Rocha

‘Giant Move’: Two AFL Cairns superstars join GWS

Two giants of the 2024 AFL Cairns season have signed to the GWS Giants VFL side for the 2025 season.

Cairns netballer Ciarn MacBride, 16, has represented Queensland, has been selected for the Future Firebirds Academy, and will play for the Far North Flames in the 2025 Netball Queensland Ruby North League. Picture: Brendan Radke

Ciarn MacBride: The Far North dual-sport phenom on the rise

Booming Future Firebirds star faces tough choice between netball and rugby league. See Ciarn’s story here >>>

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Nikhil Chaudhary. Hobart Hurricanes capture day ahead of the BBL season. Picture: Nikki Davis-Jones

Nikhil Chaudhary: From Punjab to Cairns and now Big Bash glory

From the jagged parks of Punjab to the bright lights of the Big Bash, Nikhil Chaudhary has had a whirlwind journey to the Hobart Hurricanes’ inaugural championship.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 02: HarryÃÂ Himmelberg of the Giants and Caleb Graham of the Suns contest the ball during the round three AFL match between the Greater Western Sydney Giants and the Gold Coast Suns at GIANTS Stadium on April 02, 2022 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Owning the ‘grit zone’: Caleb Graham raring for a huge 2025

We speak to Gold Coast Suns defender Caleb Graham about Damien Hardwick’s ‘grit zone’, roots at the Cairns Saints and North Cairns Tigers and raring to go for another breakout season.

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2010 Grand Final REPLAY. St Kilda v Collingwood. MCG. Dane Swan with the premiership cup and fans.

Collingwood premiership star becomes third Brownlow Medallist to join AFL Cairns

Cairns will play host to its third Brownlow Medallist in three years with one of the greats of the modern era set to lace up in the Far North.

The 2017 AFL Grand Final between the Adelaide Crows and Richmond Tigers at the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne. Richmond's Brandon Ellis and Dustin Martin celebrate winning the grand final. Picture: Mark Stewart

Cutters land former Richmond Tigers premiership player

The clubs of AFL Cairns have been busily recruiting for 2025 season, with a stack of key signings landing in the Far North. Take a look at the guns to watch next season >>>

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AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - FEBRUARY 01: Rob Edwards of the Cairns Taipans (R) defended by Matthew Mooney of the Breakers during the round 19 NBL match between New Zealand Breakers and Cairns Taipans at Spark Arena, on February 01, 2025, in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Fiona Goodall/Getty Images)

Taipans star import departs NBL

Taipans star import will depart the NBL for an overseas opportunity.

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