Diamonds face shooting quandary after Constellation Cup performances After the highs of the Netball World Cup, Australia now have questions over their first and second choices in a key position The Guardian - AU · Oct 24, 2023
Koenen stars as Diamonds too strong for Silver Ferns Australia took a 2-0 lead in the Constellation Cup with a 55-46 win over New Zealand, highlighted by a brilliant display up front by goal shooter Cara Koenen. AAP · Oct 15, 2023
Home Test's magnetic appeal for Diamonds star Koenen Goal shooter Cara Koenen says the Diamonds enjoy having a target on their back as they prepare for the second Constellation Cup Test against the Silver Ferns. AAP · Oct 14, 2023
Diamonds shrug off pay dispute to beat NZ in Cup opener The Diamonds have beaten New Zealand 50-40 to take a 1-0 lead in the Constellation Cup, shrugging off a build-up dominated by the Super Netball pay dispute. AAP · Oct 12, 2023
Wallam left out of Australia's Netball World Cup squad Donnell Wallam has been surprisingly named as only a travelling reserve in the Diamonds' squad for the Netball World Cup in South Africa from late July. AAP · Jun 18, 2023
Giants defeat Sunshine Coast Lightning 70-64 in Super Netball, Melbourne Vixens defeat Adelaide Thunderbirds 60-39 The Giants claim an important win over Sunshine Coast Lightning, while the Melbourne Vixens take down the ladder-leading Adelaide Thunderbirds at home. ABC News · May 20, 2023
Giants secure crucial Super Netball win over Lightning The Giants have claimed an important 70-64 win over Sunshine Coast Lightning in their fifth-versus-sixth Super Netball battle. AAP · May 20, 2023
Netball World Cup: safety first as Australia names surprise-free 19-player squad Eleven of the 12 Commonwealth champions make the cut with coach Stacey Marinkovich confident despite absence of star shooter Gretel Bueta The Guardian - AU · Apr 27, 2023
Melbourne Vixens edge past Sunshine Coast Lightning 60-58 in Super Netball The Melbourne Vixens earn a third Super Netball victory in a row after a powerful second-half performance to come from seven goals down to beat the Sunshine Coast Lightning at John Cain Arena. ABC News · Apr 8, 2023
Vixens grind past Lightning in Super Netball The Vixens enhanced their reputation as netball's second-half specialists by mowing down the Lightning on Easter Saturday. AAP · Apr 8, 2023
Adelaide Thunderbirds-NSW Swifts Super Netball game declared a draw after power failure, Lightning win Queensland derby The Adelaide Thunderbirds and NSW Swifts are forced to settle for a draw following a power outage, while Sunshine Coast Lightning remain unbeaten with a 65-55 victory over the Firebirds to lift the Queensland Cup. ABC News · Mar 25, 2023
Lightning beat Firebirds to win Qld Super Netball derby Shooters Steph Wood and Cara Koenen starred as the Sunshine Coast Lightning defeated the Queensland Firebirds 65-55 in their Super Netball derby in Brisbane. AAP · Mar 25, 2023
Gretel Bueta’s World Cup absence sends ripples through Australian netball The loss of the pregnant Diamonds star forces coach Stacey Marinkovich to pivot and reassess the whole attack end The Guardian - AU · Feb 7, 2023
Diamonds win again, face NZ in Quad final The Diamonds and New Zealand will face off in the final of netball's Quad Series in South Africa, after both sides won their last round-robin match. AAP · Jan 24, 2023
AAP · Jan 22, 2023 Wood inspires Diamonds to Quad win over NZ Holders Australia have reached the final of the Netball Quad Series, defeating world champions New Zealand 59-57 in Cape Town.
The Guardian - AU · Jan 18, 2023 Diamonds set for for World Cup squad shootout at netball Quad Series A quintet of Australian shooters find themselves under the spotlight with places in Stacey Marinkovich’s squad limited
AAP · Oct 30, 2022 Diamonds clinch series over England Australia have beaten England 56-48 in Sydney to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in their three-match netball series.
ABC News · Oct 19, 2022 Aussie Diamonds pull off best Constellation Cup performance in two years, amid sponsorship controversy After conceding the first two matches of the Constellation Cup, the Australian netball team beat New Zealand by 15 goals to send the series to a decider.
ABC News · Aug 8, 2022 Diamonds return to the top at Commonwealth Games, their first major tournament victory in seven years Diamonds coach Stacey Marinkovich was criticised for her tactics in Birmingham, but it was her insistence on depth and using her bench that saved Australia in the gold medal match against Jamaica, writes Brittany Carter.
ABC News · Aug 5, 2022 Diamonds tactics under the spotlight as Jhaniele Fowler runs riot in Jamaica's Commonwealth Games boilover Australian netball head coach Stacey Marinkovich has come under the microscope after the Diamonds failed to take advantage of their inside knowledge against Jhaniele Fowler and let go of a six-goal lead to concede their first-ever Commonwealth Games loss to Jamaica.
ABC News · Aug 2, 2022 Aussie Diamonds remain undefeated with 79-33 win over Wales, as team builds towards big test against Jamaica The Australian netball team have beaten Wales 79-33 to make it four straight victories at the Commonwealth Games, in their final run on court before their clash with Jamaica's Sunshine Girls.
ABC News · Jul 30, 2022 Australia Diamonds uncover hidden gems in 83-30 netball win against Scotland The Australian netball team powers to a second straight victory at the Commonwealth Games, with Stacey Marinkovich again testing the depth of her playing group.
ABC News · Jul 29, 2022 Aussie Diamonds show incredible depth in opening Commonwealth Games match, with 95-18 victory against Barbados The Australian netball team starts its Birmingham campaign in the strongest possible way, with a 77-goal victory in their opening match against Barbados.
AAP · Jun 14, 2022 Austin caps off return with Games berth Thirteen months after tearing her ACL, Melbourne Vixens shooter Kiera Austin has made Australia's 12-player team for the Birmingham Commonwealth Games.
The Guardian - AU · May 23, 2022 Cracks appear in Diamonds before Commonwealth Games squad decision Across the seven shooters on Australia’s extended list, the only constant in Super Netball has been inconsistency