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Douglas Shire boxer Nate Martinelli (left) beat his opponent Chaise Terewaamu of Innisfail (Simos Gym). Picture: Supplied

Nate’s fighting fit

BOXING prodigy Nate Martinelli has started his 2026 campaign in a regional round robin format before he prepares for a huge year of competitions.

14 February, 2026

Members of the Central Cairns Swimming squad at the Queensland 2026 State Sprint Championship in Brisbane. Front row (from left) Archer Fontaine, Casey Hogan, Quinn Savage, Nate Ihle, Millie Crumpton, June Cotter (coach), Eva Grace Hutchings. Middle row (from left) Hannah Brunott, Eva Salleras, Piper Allcorn, Fiona Mundie (team manager), Jackson Pittard. Back row (from left): Andrew ‘Herbie’ Howard (head coach). Picture: Supplied

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Swimmers in winning form

Junior players take part in a Cairns Hockey ‘come and try’ session at Reef Turf ahead of Free Fridays in February. Picture: Cairns Hockey Asssociation

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Youngsters urge to ‘come and try’ hockey

Sam Williams during Northern Pride pre-season preparations ahead of Sunday’s trial against the PNG Hunters at Stan Williams Park. Picture: Hugh Bohane

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Pride’s season kicks off

Ivy Francis, 9, (left) with Cairns author Ryan Guilfoyle and Claudia Francis, 6, sitting and reading from The Golden Duck. Picture: Hugh Bohane

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No golden duck for this cricket-loving kids’ book author

Futbol Academy co-owner Crios O’Hare (left), Luca Franco and Futbol Academy co-owner Joshua Pin celebrate the Brisbane Lions FC signing. Picture: Supplied

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Junior soccer player signs up for Brisbane club

Tiarna Ahwang, of the Cairns Saints, at the AFL Cairns 2026 season fixture launch at Ireland’s of Cairns spoke about the one-club philosophy. Picture: Hugh Bohane

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Easter start of season

Tara Knight is Marlin Coast FC’s premier women’s captain. Picture: Supplied

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Key roles at Marlin Rangers

Michelle and Wade Champion are the ambassadors for the 2026 Cairns Super Carnival over eight days at Cannon Park. Picture: Frontrow Foto

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Carnival back in full colour

Bree Walker, known as Bobsled Bree, celebrates after claiming silver in Germany as she prepares for the Winter Olympics in Italy. Picture: Supplied

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Our girl ‘Bobsled Bree’

Cairns teen basketballers in action during the 2026 AAU Brisbane Classic are (top to bottom) Joe Steer, Isabella Smith and Thurston Bosuen. Pictures: Kobe James, Judd Green and KJS Visuals

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Teens undefeated champs

Mossman Golf Club’s Ralf Middel and Matthew Coulthard. Picture: Supplied

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Gambling grants mainly to sporting groups

Douglas Shire under-18 rep Kobi Teasdale has college basketball ahead of him. Picture: Supplied

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Teenager targets top college after AIS stint

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