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As netball tries to move on from its past failures, it should do more during its First Nations Round than just pay lip service

Netball has a complicated relationship with First Nations culture, and although many would love to move on from the sport's past failures, it would be remiss to only tell one side of the story, writes Brittany Carter.

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Donnell Wallam opens up on 'tough' Australian Diamonds debut amidst Hancock Prospecting sponsorship saga

Donnell Wallam has kept a low profile off the court since being embroiled in Netball Australia's Hancock sponsorship saga, but six months on, the Noongar woman is finally ready to talk about it.

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Gina Rinehart sells four more S. Kidman & Co. cattle stations in Queensland, NT

The Gina Rinehart-owned S. Kidman & Co. has sold four of its stations spanning 2.4 million hectares in Queensland and the Northern Territory.

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News Corp’s Australian chair claims ‘activist’ athletes hurt grassroots sport

Michael Miller tells conference that sport stars who reject sponsorships have ‘a negative impact on the growth of the game’

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Hancock Prospecting declared $150,000 donation 444 days late, but AEC won't say if they're investigating

Gina Rinehart's company Hancock Prospecting declares a $150,000 political donation 444 days after the legal deadline, following questions from the ABC.

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Experts warn of electoral law ‘loophole’ after claims Hancock Prospecting funds ended up with Liberal party

Many corporate subscribers to major parties’ business forums are not required to declare payments, though some choose to

The Guardian - AU

Deal sees payment flow from Gina Rinehart's company Hancock Prospecting to Liberal Party

Gina Rinehart's company, Hancock Prospecting Pty Ltd, was behind a $150,000 payment to the Liberal Party, transferred via a third party, and not declared by the mining giant.

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Andrew Forrest's Fortescue Metals Group named new major sponsor of West Coast Fever

Andrew Forrest's Fortescue Metals Group takes over sponsorship of the WA netball team over the next four years just weeks after Gina Rinehart withdrew her company's deal with the club.

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Wallam shines as Diamonds secure sweep

Donnell Wallam has impressed in her starting debut as the Diamonds withstood a late English surge to secure the series 3-0 in Brisbane with a four-goal win.

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Diamonds coach hails strength of brand

Diamonds coach Stacey Marinkovich says the Victorian government's $15m sponsorship deal with Netball Australia will benefit the entire sport.

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ABC notifies police over racist email sent to sports presenter Tony Armstrong

Abuse appears to be a response to Armstrong’s criticism of Gina Rinehart for not disavowing her father’s racism towards Indigenous people

The Guardian - AU

While Gina Rinehart's out, Netball Australia fills $15 million hole with Visit Victoria sponsorship

Netball Australia has managed to secure a major sponsorship deal with a tourism company backed by state government funding just over a week after Gina Rinehart's Hancock Prospecting pulled its support. So what does this mean for the sport?

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Victoria to sponsor Australian Diamonds netball team after Hancock Prospecting exit

Daniel Andrews says $15m government deal will encourage grassroots participation as well as promote tourism in the state

The Guardian - AU

Netball Australia signs $15 million sponsorship deal with Visit Victoria

The Vic government has stepped in to replace Netball Australia's $15-million sponsorship withdrawn by Hancock Prospecting last week.

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Netball Australia lands $15m deal with Visit Victoria after Hancock Prospecting pulls sponsorship

Netball Australia signs a $15 million sponsorship deal with Visit Victoria, days after mining giant Hancock Prospecting dropped its support.

The Guardian - AU

Diamonds debutante Donnell Wallam stood up and showed ‘stick to sport’ crowd got it wrong

Australia’s third Indigenous representative showed it is possible to stand up for what you believe in and still excel in the sporting arena

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Diamonds edge England in netball opener

Diamonds debutante Donnell Wallam has nailed a last-gasp goal to help Australia to a 55-54 win over England in their opening netball Test.

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No mining for Diamonds

The moral stand that's cost Netball Australia $15 million.

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How a stupid comment by this wealthy old man 40 years ago is still a lesson for us all

Does Gina Rinehart have to make amends for the abhorrent statements of her father? Absolutely, but this is a question for every one of us.

The Guardian - AU

Australian Olympic Committee among sporting bodies backing their Hancock Prospecting sponsorships

Rowing Australia, Volleyball Australia and Swimming Queensland stand by funding arrangements with Gina Rinehart’s company

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The seven questions that preceded Hancock Prospecting’s decision to cut netball ties

As the stand-off between Hancock Prospecting and netball players rolled on, Tracey Holmes put several questions to the mining giants

The Guardian - AU

Major sponsors stick with Netball Australia despite Hancock Prospecting pulling out of $15m deal

Companies, including Suncorp, HCF and Origin Energy, say they will continue to financially support the code

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What's going on with Netball Australia and Gina Rinehart's mining company Hancock Prospecting? Here's what you need to know

Netball Australia has been making headlines for its sponsorship saga with Gina Rinehart's mining company, Hancock Prospecting. How did we get here?

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West Coast Fever boss concerned future sponsors may be put off by Hancock Prospecting fallout

Chief executive Simone Hansen is concerned the fallout from Gina Rinehart's decision to withdraw funding from Australian netball may dissuade future sponsors, and says women's sport will suffer as a result.

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Netball Australia faces funding crisis after Hancock Prospecting withdrawal as other sports warn of damage from saga

The decision of Hancock Prospecting to withdraw sponsorship presents a financial crisis for Netball Australia, as the sport's authorities take criticism for their handling of the issue and failure to listen to players' concerns, writes Tracey Holmes.

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