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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?

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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

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Hancock Prospecting has withdrawn its controversial sponsorship of Netball Australia in a major financial blow to the cash-strapped body.

AAP

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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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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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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Five things we've learned from the Con Cup

Halfway through netball's annual highlight, the Constellation Cup, the Silver Ferns are in the hot seat. Merryn Anderson looks at the intel we've gleaned so far.

Newsroom.co.nz

Sirens were so good we made others learn how to stop us, says star

Emily Nicholl says others in the Vitality Netball Superleague did their homework last season

Daily Record

Firebirds hire premiership winner as coach

The Queensland Firebirds have appointed former premiership-winning player Rebecca Bulley as the Super Netball franchise's new head coach.

AAP

Is netball actually bad for knees and ankles? What does the research say?

Netball is one of the biggest team sports in Australia with more than 1.2 million men, women and children playing each week, underpinned by a nationwide footprint of more than 4,000 community clubs.

The Conversation

Netball is facing an identity crisis as it tries to recover financially

Netball Australia's future has been in the spotlight, amid serious financial troubles. Now the governing body faces a delicate balancing act, as it ponders whether to improve the ledger with gambling deals that could alienate players and fans.

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University of Newcastle target West and outright second place in championship netball: Rd 10

The weekend's play with signal the season midpoint.

The Conversation

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.

AAP

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.

Newsroom.co.nz

Irene van Dyk gives rangatahi a voice

WATCH: Irene van Dyk talks openly about growing up in Apartheid South Africa, the backlash on becoming a Silver Fern and retiring on her terms in the latest Pure As episode

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Change My Mind: Watching A Netball Game Is Infinitely Better Than Watching Superhero Movies

Every superhero movie is basically a long glorified advertisement for the next one. Unlike netball, which is real and actually exciting.

AAP

Netball GF bidding war leaves fans fuming

Perth's RAC Arena will host this year's Super Netball grand final irrespective of which two teams make the decider.

ABC News

Super Netball's controversial plans to sell the grand final to Perth

With just two weeks left to play in Super Netball's regular season, the sport has reportedly sold the grand final hosting rights to Perth Arena, despite the Melbourne Vixens likely to secure the minor premiership.

The Independent UK

England captain Serena Guthrie announces retirement from netball

Guthrie will miss the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham after revealing she is pregnant.

Belfast Live

Netball Northern Ireland qualify for Commonwealth Games

The Warriors' participation was confirmed by World Netball (WN) and the Commonwealth Games Federation on Friday

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