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The Latest Breaking News from Netball Australia

Critical on-court issues cause chaos as Super Netball again chases its tail

Processes and procedures should be called into question after a weekend of farcical endings

The Guardian - AU

Result to stand as Netball Australia investigates umpiring error in chaotic ending

Investigation launched into the error that benefitted Melbourne Vixens in their eventual win over Collingwood Magpies

The Guardian - AU

‘Fierce, fit, powerful’: Super Netball roars into 2023 on quest for tier-one recognition

In a fresh quest to solve its identity crisis and attract fans, Super Netball’s new campaign steps into its power as a fierce, fast and feminist sport

The Guardian - AU

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How the push to end tobacco advertising in the 1970s could be used to curb gambling ads today

If you think you are seeing a lot more gambling ads on television and online platforms, you are not imagining it. They are so common that high-profile AFL players have refused to participate in sponsored gambling.

The Conversation

Netball Australia gets $9.4 million funding boost

Facing a financial crisis last year, Netball Australia can breathe a little easier with the AIS announcing a $9.4 million funding boost for the Diamonds.

AAP

Netball Australia ditches mandatory dresses to reduce barriers and better protect players

After a 2020 review highlighted potential barriers to the sport, governing body takes into account inclusivity, climate change and comfort

The Guardian - AU

Netball Australia announces change to uniform guidelines aimed at inclusivity

For decades netball has been associated with pleated skirts and short dresses, but changes to the uniform guidelines that will come into effect next year hope to create a more inclusive sport.

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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.

ABC News

Adam Goodes working behind the scenes for referendum on Uluru Statement as athletes increasingly realise influence

AFL great Adam Goodes and fellow sporting stars are planning to rally support for the "yes" case in the upcoming referendum on the Uluru Statement. It comes as more professional athletes work to influence public debate outside the confines of sport.

ABC News

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.

AAP

Victorian election campaign to kick off

All eyes might be on the Melbourne Cup, but Tuesday marks the first day of the official Victorian election campaign.

The New Daily

Starter gun fired for Vic state election

Victoria is stepping into election campaign mode, with official writs to be issued ahead of the November 26 state poll.

AAP

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?

ABC News

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

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Vic govt throws Netball Aust $15m lifeline

Netball Australia has inked a $15 million deal with the Victorian government, with the Diamonds to wear the Visit Victoria logo until mid-2027.

The New Daily

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.

ABC News

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.

Newcastle Herald

Unplanned move proves masterstroke for Diamonds coach

"For someone to come on, on debut and grab the moment like that, she certainly set the stadium alight."

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Newcastle Herald

Why the Diamonds' shining moment shows need for a new entertainment centre

"It really builds the case for a new indoor stadium."

AAP

Resource firms 'using sports to greenwash'

Coal, gas and oil companies are greenwashing their images with sports sponsorships worth up to $18 million a year, a new report says.

Newsroom.co.nz

No mining for Diamonds

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

The New Daily

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

The Conversation

Should athletes just shut up and play ball? No – society is changing and sport sponsorship must too

First Nations people please be advised this article contains mentions of racist comments against First Nations people.

ABC News

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

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