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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Sponsorships questioned by leading Australian athletes

Athletes in two of Australia’s most popular sports — cricket and netball — are criticizing millions of dollars in sponsorship deals between their federations and mining and energy companies

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Diamonds thrash NZ in netball Cup

The Diamonds have thrashed New Zealand 62-47 in Melbourne to keep alive the Constellation Cup series with the final Test on the Gold Coast on Sunday.

AAP

How do former Indigenous Diamonds feel about the Hancock Prospecting partnership?

Former Indigenous Diamond and Donnell Wallam's mentor, Sharon Finnan-White weighs in on Netball Australia's controversial new deal with Hancock Prospecting.

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Diamonds captain Liz Watson hoping Netball Australia's deal with Hancock resolved soon

Liz Watson says "we're great supporters of Hancock" as Netball Australia partnership with Gina Rinehart's mining company continues to cause controversy.

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Netball Australia stands by Hancock Prospecting sponsorship despite player backlash

Cash-strapped body says it is addressing Diamonds player’s concerns over Gina Rinehart’s mining company’s record on Indigenous issues

The Guardian - AU

Netball Australia commit to mining sponsor

Netball Australia insists it is committed to its new sponsor, the mining giant Hancock Prospecting, despite opposition from within the Diamonds camp.

AAP

Pressure building for Diamonds, Netball Australia and mining magnate Gina Rinehart

Having a team of athletes ask questions about the money before accepting it is likely a new experience for Gina Rinehart, writes Tracey Holmes, with Netball Australia now in crisis mode.

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Marina Go steps down as Netball Australia chair during sponsorship stoush

Marina Go says her departure from the role was always planned, but comes after revelations that Diamonds players were blindsided by a sponsorship deal with mining giant Hancock Prospecting.

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Netball Australia called upon to give Diamonds players greater consultation on sponsors

Netball Australia is called upon to speak more with its players after a key sponsorship deal with Hancock comes under fire.

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Diamonds in stand-off over sponsor: report

The Diamonds have reportedly raised concerns to Netball Australia over the multi-million dollar sponsorship deal with mining giant Hancock Prospecting.

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After a 1,449-day wait, the Australian men’s netball team are ready to return to the court

They've waited almost four years to return to the court, but the Australian men’s netball team are ready to wear green and gold again.

The Guardian - AU

Gina Rinehart’s foray into Australian netball an exercise in climate exchange

Hancock Prospecting is buying the right to stay relevant in a society increasingly concerned with the role of mining companies in environmental destruction

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Ex-skip knocks Rinehart's Diamonds support

Mining magnate Gina Rinehart is helping ease the financial woes of Netball Australia with a massive sponsorship for the Diamonds, but Sharni Norser isn't happy.

The Guardian - AU

No rush on sealing commercial deal amid financial strife, says Netball Australia

Netball Australia says it will not rush into a commercial deal and remains insistent the financial strife the sport is facing does not pose an existential threat

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Netball Aust confirm huge financial loss

Netball Australia has revealed a $4.4 million loss for the last financial year.

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As Netball Australia eyes betting sponsorship, women and girls are at increased risk of gambling harm

Netball Australia CEO Kelly Ryan said last week she would consider accepting gambling sponsorship to help with Netball Australia’s debts.

The Guardian - AU

Netball Australia spared further scrutiny as Fever set up home title decider

West Coast dismiss pressure to ‘earn’ hosting rights with comfortable win over Vixens who will now play Giants for place in Perth grand final

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Netball cash crisis overshadows finals

Netball Australia's chief executive says the organisation isn't on the brink of financial ruin despite a cash crisis overshadowing the start of elite finals.

The Guardian - AU

Netball Australia’s fiscal fairytale set for sour ending after wrong turn at fork in the road

Super Netball’s rapid on-court evolution since the 2016 decision to split with New Zealand has not been matched off it

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Netball Australia CEO Kelly Ryan open to gambling sponsorship but denies organisation is facing financial ruin

Kelly Ryan, who took over as CEO last year, says the game must consider "opportunities outside the sport" as it looks to rebound from its debts.

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