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Cairns Mayor Amy Eden and Managing Director of Atlas Events Jason Crowther. Picture: Supplied

Marathon festival secured until 2028

THE 7Cairns Marathon Festival has been secured for the next three years under the Cairns & Great Barrier Reef Major Events Strategy 2026–2035.

9 March, 2026

Swimming is among the outdoor activities contributing to Cairns’ ranking fourth in Queensland for overall fitness, according to new research from Net World Sports. Picture: Hugh Bohane

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Cairns number 4 for fitness

Swimmers from across Far North Queensland gather for a group photo during the 2026 Far North Queensland Swimming Championships at Tobruk Memorial Pool. Picture: Hugh Bohane

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Marlin Coast wins FNQ title

Five-time winter Olympian Jacqui Cooper will speak at The Benson’s International Women’s Day Luncheon in Cairns on 11 March. Picture: Supplied

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World cup champ inspires

Mount Isa’s Donnie Rutherfurd goes 3-for-3 to claim the PBR Beaudesert Invitational buckle and the No. 1 spot in the National Standings. Picture: Supplied

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Queensland riders shine at Beaudesert competition

Port Douglas Crocs coach Brad Cooper. Picture: Supplied

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AFL, union and league prep for season

Kai Wall in action on the cricket pitch. Picture: Supplied

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Cricketer stars at world cup

Townsville men’s players celebrate with the Foley Shield trophy after their 2025 triumph. Picture: Supplied

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Cairns centre of Foley Shield games in 2026

Baxta Hunt on the court for Brisbane Royals during the AAU tournament in Brisbane. Picture: Supplied

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First phase of success

Northern Pride in action against PNG Hunters. Picture: Supplied

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Pride on the line at comps

The Street Warrior “Greenstonne” Enforcer of The War Dogs will be wrestling at Hemingway’s Brewery this weekend. Picture: Supplied

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Stronger taste of flavours at brewery with touch of biff

Billy Slater on his way to scoring the first try for the Cassowary Coast All Stars, which beat NRL Legends by 28-26, last weekend. Picture: Maria Girgenti

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Fans love top league match

Swimmers line up ahead of the 2026 FNQ Long Course Championships in Cairns are (from left) Ada Alden (Saints SC), Sophie Crumpton (Central Cairns Swimming), Quinn Savage (Central Cairns Swimming) and Brooklyn Hewitt (Marlin Coast SC Inc.) Picture: Supplied

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Diving in for swim champs

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