Woods on fire as Townsville overcome resurgent Flyers The Townsville Fire have survived an almighty scare to defeat the Southside Melbourne Flyers and keep alive their hopes of finishing on top of the WNBL ladder. AAP · Jan 11
Lynx star a monster on the boards in win over Canberra Perth Lynx star Anneli Maley racked up 21 rebounds and Ally Wilson poured in 28 points in a crushing 26-point win over Canberra. AAP · Dec 23, 2025
Point guard, WNBA stars return as Opals squad named Opals coach Sandy Brondello has revealed her squad ahead of the FIBA women's Basketball World Cup qualifying tournament in Turkey in March. AAP · Dec 20, 2025
Tolo-less Spirit see off Flames to cement second place Young gun Olivia Pollerd has produced a standout performance to steer the Bendigo Spirit to a 80-64 victory over the Sydney Flames. AAP · Nov 28, 2025
Fears for WNBL stars with looming WNBA agreement As time ticks on a new WNBA collective bargaining agreement, WNBL players warn the competition could lose players to the American basketball league. AAP · Nov 27, 2025
Spirit's Isobel Borlase returns to Adelaide in style Isobel Borlase starred as reigning WNBL champions Bendigo Spirit recorded an eight-point win over her former side the Adelaide Lightning. AAP · Nov 18, 2025
Opals coach Brondello to lead new Canadian WNBA team Toronto Tempo, the first WNBA team in Canada, have appointed decorated Australian Sandy Brondello as their inaugural coach ahead of their debut 2026 season. AAP · Nov 4, 2025
New ground: Brondello firms for WNBA's Canada expansion Opals coach Sandy Brondello, axed by WNBA powerhouse New York Liberty, is set to be named as head coach of the league's Toronto expansion club. AAP · Oct 23, 2025
'New era' dawns for WNBL ahead of season tip-off The Southside Flyers' new import Cayla George is gearing up for her 18th season in the WNBL, and has endorsed the competition's new ownership. AAP · Oct 12, 2025
Opals star hobbled in hectic start to WNBA finals Sami Whitcomb, seeking to back up an all-conquering WNBL season with a WNBA title, has suffered an injury scare in a dramatic start to the best-of-seven finals. AAP · Oct 4, 2025
Opals coach without WNBA gig after shock Liberty move Opals coach Sandy Brondello has been let go by the New York Liberty after the WNBA team opted not to renew the Australian's contract. AAP · Sep 24, 2025
Meta's Tiramisu and Boba prototype headsets deliver hyperrealistic VR that the Quest 4 can't match With Meta Connect arriving soon, Reality Labs will showcase some impressive VR prototypes, laying the path for the Quest 4 (or Quest 5) to replace your TV. Android Central · Aug 7, 2025
Australia’s Opals survive late Japan comeback to end eight-year title drought Australia defeat Japan 88-79 in the Women’s Asia Cup final as Alex Fowler scores 15 points and earns tournament MVP award The Guardian - AU · Jul 21, 2025
Opals finally strike gold to end Asia Cup anguish The Opals have booked their ticket to next year's Women's Basketball World Cup in Germany with victory in the Asia Cup decider against Japan. AAP · Jul 21, 2025
AAP · May 11, 2025 Boomers' comeback falls short, Opals outclass NZ Australia have made it five wins from six games in the trans-Tasman series, with the Boomers unable to get over the line in their dead rubber.
AAP · May 9, 2025 Opals thump NZ by 41, clinch Trans-Tasman series Alex Fowler, Miela Sowah and Maddison Rocci starred as the Opals took an unbeatable 2-0 series lead with a 41-point belting of the Tall Ferns.
AAP · May 7, 2025 Opals shine to beat NZ in Trans-Tasman Throwdown The Opals have put on a final quarter show to hold off a fast-finishing New Zealand team to win the first match in a three-game series between the teams.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 28, 2025 Erin Phillips: ‘I wanted to do something that gave me joy again’ After 22 years of elite-level sport, the sportswoman reflects on a career of breakthroughs, being a girl in a man’s world and the joy of acceptance and progress
AAP · Mar 4, 2025 Opals star to show her fighting Spirit in WNBL decider As Bendigo Spirit's Sami Whitcomb prepares to secure her first WNBL trophy, she's hoping she can captivate audiences beyond basketball.
AAP · Feb 24, 2025 Brondello locked in for Opals' Los Angeles Olympics Sandy Brondello will lead the charge towards another Olympic basketball medal after committing to coach the Australian women through to the Los Angeles Games.
AAP · Dec 15, 2024 Lightning win first WNBL game since coach's exit The Adelaide Lightning have bagged a win over the Canberra Capitals in their first WNBL game under interim coach Matthew Clarke.
AAP · Dec 8, 2024 Whitcomb's triple-double headlines WNBL round six Opals guard Sami Whitcomb recorded her first WNBL triple-double in round six of the season, which featured yet another win for her Bendigo Spirit.
AAP · Nov 24, 2024 Bendigo stay unbeaten in WNBL after big comeback Bendigo have rallied from a 19-point deficit to stretch their unbeaten start to the WNBL season to six games with a 79-71 win over Southside Flyers in Ballarat.
AAP · Nov 18, 2024 Basketball great Jackson reveals Paris knee pain Celebrating winning The Dawn Award over beers with its inspiration Dawn Fraser, basketball great Lauren Jackson has revealed she's undergone a knee replacement.
AAP · Nov 17, 2024 Whitcomb weaves magic to keep Bendigo unbeaten in WNBL Opals guard Sami Whitcomb has maintained her great early-season form to help Bendigo to a road double and a ladder-leading 5-0 start to the WNBL season