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The Latest Breaking News from Netball Australia

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.

ABC News

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."

Newcastle Herald

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

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

Newcastle Herald

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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.

AAP

No mining for Diamonds

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

Newsroom.co.nz

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 New Daily

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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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.

The Conversation

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

ABC News

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

The Guardian - AU

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.

ABC News

Diamonds skipper reflects on sponsor saga

Diamonds captain Liz Watson has no regrets about backing her Indigenous teammate Donnell Wallam despite the loss of a key Netball Australia sponsorship.

AAP

Diamonds surge for emotional series win

Australia overcame an early six-goal deficit, exploding in the third quarter to beat New Zealand 57-53 and claim the Constellation Cup after a turbulent week.

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No regrets but lessons for Aussie netball

Diamonds coach Stacey Marinkovich has backed her players' stance after the shock withdrawal of a major sponsor but admitted harsh lessons have been learned.

ABC News

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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Diamonds 'disappointed' to learn of Hancock Prospecting's decision to withdraw $15 million sponsorship from netball

Australian Diamonds players have clarified their version of the story about discussions between Hancock Prospecting and Netball Australia, in light of the company's decision to withdraw its $15 million dollar support.

The Guardian - AU

Hancock Prospecting withdraws from $15m funding deal with Netball Australia after players revolt

Gina Rinehart’s mining company instead offers short-term funding until the organisation finds a new sponsor

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AAP

Hancock Prospecting quits netball backing

Hancock Prospecting has withdrawn its controversial sponsorship of Netball Australia in a major financial blow to the cash-strapped body.

ABC News

Hancock Prospecting announces it is pulling funding from Netball Australia

Hancock Prospecting announces it will no longer fund Netball Australia following player backlash against the sponsorship deal.

ABC News

Sponsors should be put through rigour, just like athletes, to 'earn their place' on a jersey, says former Diamonds player

What started as a request by Australian netballer Donnell Wallam to remove the name "Hancock" from her dress has erupted into a national conversation about sportswashing that some athletes and fans say is overdue.

ABC News

Former Netball Australia board member Nareen Young says 'racism in netball at every level'

Former Netball Australia board member Nareen Young says she is yet to hear from the organisation after speaking about the "racism at every level" of the sport on Tuesday.

AAP

Diamonds shine amidst sponsor drama

The Diamonds have delivered a dominant showing amidst the sponsorship drama involving Netball Australia, crushing Constellation Cup foes New Zealand 62-47.

The New Daily

Athletes and fans urge clubs to ditch sponsorships from fossil fuels

Fremantle Dockers fans push back against fossil fuel in the sport, calling on the team to ditch ties with Woodside.

ABC News

In sport, it's all about the money — but accepting it is not always so easy

In the messy world of sport sponsorships, players are often stuck between their personal beliefs and the greater good of their code. It takes a courageous athlete to bite the hand that feeds, writes David Mark.

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