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Fierce court battle for Hancock mining riches reignites

A court battle over iron ore riches has resumed, as billionaire Gina Rinehart defends her fortune amid a legal dispute over her mining pioneer father's legacy.

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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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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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Chris Dore’s exit from News Corp lifts lid on behaviour at governor general’s residence

Dore was promoted to editor-in-chief of the Australian despite alleged behaviour and remained in post until WSJ event. Plus: Friendlyjordies’ fire scare

The Guardian - AU

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

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The Vic government has stepped in to replace Netball Australia's $15-million sponsorship withdrawn by Hancock Prospecting last week.

The New Daily

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.

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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 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

The Guardian - AU

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

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.

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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

Wallam in safe place, 'itching' to debut

Diamonds coach Stacey Marinkovich has paved the way for goaler Donnell Wallam's Test debut after a tumultuous week for the governing body.

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.

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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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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.

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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.

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.

The Guardian - AU

Reckoning beckons as athlete voices grow louder over sportswashing sponsors

It may prove to be a blip from business as usual but recent resistance in Australian sport has been encouraging

The Independent UK

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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