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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.

ABC News · Oct 22, 2022

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

The Guardian - AU · Oct 22, 2022

Michael Pascoe: Trussonomics lives on in Australia – and via our man at the UN

Liz Truss is gone as British Prime Minister, but the forces that elevated her live on – both in the UK and here, writes Michael Pascoe.

The New Daily · Oct 21, 2022

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

The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2022

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.

ABC News · Oct 18, 2022

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 · Oct 17, 2022

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.

ABC News · Oct 17, 2022

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.

AAP · Oct 15, 2022

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

The Guardian - AU · Sep 29, 2022

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.

AAP · Sep 29, 2022