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 · Oct 31, 2022
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 · Oct 31, 2022
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 · Oct 31, 2022
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 The Guardian - AU · Oct 31, 2022
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. AAP · Oct 31, 2022
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deal with Visit Victoria The Vic government has stepped in to replace Netball Australia's $15-million sponsorship withdrawn by Hancock Prospecting last week.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 · Oct 31, 2022
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 · Oct 31, 2022
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 · Oct 27, 2022
Why the Diamonds' shining moment shows need for a new entertainment centre "It really builds the case for a new indoor stadium." Newcastle Herald · Oct 27, 2022
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 · Oct 26, 2022
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 · Oct 25, 2022
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 · Oct 25, 2022
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 · Oct 25, 2022
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 · Oct 25, 2022
The Guardian - AU · Oct 24, 2022 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
ABC News · Oct 24, 2022 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?
ABC News · Oct 24, 2022 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.
AAP · Oct 23, 2022 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 · Oct 23, 2022 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.
AAP · Oct 23, 2022 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 · Oct 22, 2022 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 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 · 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
AAP · Oct 22, 2022 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 · Oct 22, 2022 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.