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The threat of a cyclone in Far North Queensland has forced the postponement of Cairns Taipans Australian basketball league game against rivals Brisbane today

The threat of a cyclone in Far North Queensland has forced the postponement of Cairns Taipans Australian basketball league game against rivals Brisbane today

10 January 2026

The venue has been forced to close due to the impending cyclone.

Both sides have battled this year, with the Taipans and Bullets two wins behind the eighth-placed Breakers, who were humiliated to the tune of 41 points by the Sydney Kings last night.

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