Ricciardo’s harshest F1 critic ‘proven right’
The fortunes of Daniel Ricciardo have mirrored Australia’s battle with a nation that thoroughly outclassed Australia in sport in 2024.
Netball
Swifts call upon retired champion to replace co-captain for 2025
A dual premiership midcourter and code-switcher will come out of retirement to play with the NSW Swifts for the 2025 season, replacing the expecting co-captain, Maddy Proud.
How Aussie sport star turned a passion project into $1m idea
She’s the Mavericks’ fearless leader but off the court Amy Parmenter’s impact spreads far and wide. Here’s how she turned a passion project into a million dollars for cancer research.
‘Big market’: Victoria’s push for third Super Netball team
Expansion remains a big talking point in Super Netball and Netball Victoria is pushing the case for a third Victorian team in the state’s biggest growth area.
Revealed: Finals race opens up with VNL fixture shake-up
The Victorian Netball League will return in 2025 with a new-look home-and-away fixture and final series, as one franchise’s first foray into the top division will be tested by a tough opening month.
Queensland Firebirds secure English midcourt star Imogen Allison
26-year-old English Rose Imogen Allison will move to Brisbane for her first taste of SSN after playing all her career so far in her homeland….
Star’s baby news could open door for Diamond’s Super Netball return
Speculation is already mounting over Jhaniele Fowler-Nembhard’s replacement after the Super Netball star announced her pregnancy, with one big name linked to West Coast Fever.
Meek World Netball leaders need megaphone not cone of silence
World Netball’s decision to remain silent on exciting plans to commercialise its future show the battle the sport faces to move forward in a competitive women’s sport market.
Chatfield: Netball calendar overhaul ‘well overdue’
A prospectus prepared by World Netball for potential investors has revealed a number of changes to the global netball schedule, which Bianca Chatfield says are much needed given the opportunities available to the sport.
Garbin wins player of the year award
Netball: Sophie Garbin has become the first shooter to take home the Liz Ellis Diamond award for being the game’s best player.
Liz Ellis Award winner Sophie Garbin
Liz Ellis Award winner Sophie Garbin
‘No excuses’: Mavs coach breaks down debut Super Netball season
Melbourne Mavericks were the new kids on the Super Netball block in 2024, narrowly missing out on finishing in the top four in their debut season, but Tracey Neville isn’t offering any excuses for not playing finals.
Hutchy’s ambitious plan as Super Netball confronts its future
With Project Super Netball 2.0 underway, EMMA GREENWOOD explores the league’s ‘super power’, the solution to its player logjam, how Hutchy’s Mavericks want to drive change and more.
‘Nearly too late’: The ticking time bomb facing Super Netball
From the fight for talent, to questions over expansion, and the league’s role in producing Diamonds, EMMA GREENWOOD uncovers the big issues facing Super Netball.
‘Immense’: Coach makes bold call on TBirds’ double-threat
Adelaide Thunderbirds young gun Georgie Horjus is one of the rising stars of Super Netball and now her coach has made a bold call on her standing in the league – and why she has proved doubters wrong.
Browne’s local netball homecoming a master stroke for BFNL finalists
One of Australia’s greatest netballers, Madi Browne is set to take on a coaching role back within the Bellarine’s local netball scene. Here is how it all played out.
‘I’m appalled’: Netball drama takes ugly turn
A Triple M host has been called out on-air after describing the viral Australian men’s viral netball dance as “embarrassing”.
Swifts co-captain to miss 2025 season – but for a good reason
The Swifts will be without their co-captain Maddy Proud this Super Netball season after the former Diamonds midcourter and NSW cricketer partner Daniel Hughes announced they are expecting their first child.
Netball dance sparks worst kind of reaction
The netball players at the centre of Australia’s latest viral video storm have spoken out as ugly details emerged.
‘Elephant in the room’: T-birds coach addresses three-peat chat
Adelaide Thunderbirds can chase a slice of Super Netball history next year after securing back-to-back championships in 2024. Thunderbirds premiership coach Tania Obst reveals her plans to tackle the three-peat talk.
Championship division: How the Victorian League is shaping up
Former Diamonds coaching and plenty of Super Netball connections – the team lists for the 2025 Victorian Netball League season are already taking shape. This is how the championship division teams are shaping up so far.
‘Australian haka’ leaves fans stunned
The Australian men’s netball team has channelled its inner boy band and left onlookers floored with a wild pre-match dance.
Australian captain, team changes confirmed for Fast5 Netball
Australia has confirmed its team leaders and a number of squad changes ahead of its Fast5 Netball World Series title defence in Christchurch this weekend.
New Firebirds’ coach confident of title tilt
She’s taken on one of the toughest jobs in the world’s best netball competition – but incoming Queensland Firebirds coach Kiri Wills sees only upside for the task ahead.
Kelpies seal clean sweep over NZ
Netball: The Australian men’s netball team secured a clean sweep over the Net Blacks in their trans tasman series
Diamonds avoid clean sweep against NZ
Netball: Australia have taken out the last game of the Constellation Cup, despite going down in the series to the dominant Silver Ferns.
Diamonds stave off series sweep in win over NZ
Australia’s desperate Diamonds saved themselves from a brutal Constellation Cup series whitewash, rebounding to claim a 63-50 victory over New Zealand in the final Test.
Diamonds out to avoid clean sweep
Netball: The Australian. Diamonds are aming to avoid a clean sweep in the Constellation Cup against the New Zealand Silver Ferns.
Aussie-born captain lifting cherished trophy for Silver Ferns
When Ameliaranne Ekenasio lifts the Constellation Cup for the Kiwis on Wednesday night, plenty will be asking how the Australian under 21s representative got away.
‘Big decision’ for hurting Diamonds
Diamonds captain Liz Watson is unsure how much the Aussies will experiment as they try to avoid a clean-sweep series defeat.
The number proving Diamonds have lost their sparkle
Turnovers and silly errors have killed the Diamonds’ chances in the Constellation Cup, but there’s one number proving the Silver Ferns are now clearly on top of their Aussie rivals.
Silver Ferns make netball history v Aus
Netball: The Silver Ferns have defeated Australia in the Constellation Cup, beating the Diamonds by double digits for the third-stright game….
Diamonds capitulate in horror loss as changing of the guard begins
Australia has lost the Constellation Cup for the first time in three years following a devastating third quarter which left both the Diamond’s captain and vice-captain dragged to the bench.
Netball massacre flips sport on its head
Australia have been wiped off the court in stunning scenes in Perth, losing the Constellation Cup for just the third time in history.
West’s own super goaler provides key to shutting down Nweke
The Constellation Cup is on the line, with Australia needing to reverse its recent fortunes to keep the series alive. Shutting down star shooter Grace Nweke is the key – and the perfect inspiration is close to hand.
Diamonds deny confidence concerns
Netball: Australia have denied being down on confidence after early losses to the Silver Ferns in the Constellation Cup.
Surgery for star Melbourne Mavericks goal shooter
Melbourne Mavericks suffered a horror run with injuries in the lead-up to their first Super Netball campaign last pre-season and now another star faces a delayed start to 2025 preparations after going under the knife.
Kiwi crisis strikes Diamonds with eighth straight loss in NZ
The Diamonds’ impotence in New Zealand has officially become an issue, with the Aussies completing their third consecutive series across the Tasman without a win.
Weston’s body on the line in HUGE bump
Netball: Australian Diamonds’ Jo Weston was slow to get up after this huge collision in their clash against New Zealand.
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