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Rebecca Williams is a sports reporter for the Herald Sun/News Corp and CODE Sports covering mainly AFL and motorsport.

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Lisa Alexander has taken aim at Super Netball.

‘Stale as old milk’: Ex-Diamonds coach urges Super Netball change

Two of the biggest names in Australian netball are pushing for New Zealand’s introduction to the Super Netball league amid claims the current eight-team format has become “stale”.

Sport

BAHRAIN, BAHRAIN - FEBRUARY 26: Christian Horner, Team Principal of Oracle Red Bull Racing and Liam Lawson of New Zealand and Oracle Red Bull Racing look on in the garage during day one of F1 Testing at Bahrain International Circuit on February 26, 2025 in Bahrain, Bahrain. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)

Axed Red Bull star in ‘shock’ as fears revealed for young talent

Rising Kiwi star Liam Lawson has opened up on the ‘shock’ axing he never saw coming as Red Bull’s fears for the young driver are revealed in our talking points ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix.

Sport

Winner McLaren's Australian driver Oscar Piastri celebrates on the podium after the Formula One Chinese Grand Prix at the Shanghai International Circuit in Shanghai on March 23, 2025. (Photo by Hector RETAMAL / AFP)

Former F1 team boss’ daring Piastri call amid title showdown

We’re only two rounds into the 2025 Formula 1 season, but former Haas team chief Guenther Steiner has already seen enough to know who he is putting his money on as the world champion.

Winter Olympics

Gold medalist Scotty James of Australia drinks champagne from his boot, on the podium after the Men's Snowboard Halfpipe competition at the FIS Snowboard, Freestyle and Freeski World Championships in St. Moritz, Switzerland, Saturday, March 29, 2025. (Gian Ehrenzeller/Keystone via AP)

Swiss shoey for Scotty: Aussie ace celebrates fourth world title

Australian snowboard star Scotty James has celebrated with an ice-cold snow boot “shoey” after his latest gold-medal feat at the world championships in Switzerland.

Netball

‘Could not stop crying’: Goaler’s tears after shattering setback

Melbourne Mavericks’ goaler Eleanor Cardwell has opened up on how she was left in tears after her latest injury setback which has cruelled her 2025 campaign.

Motorsport

David Croft has a crack at Red Bull F1. Picture: Supplied

Crofty slams Red Bull “knee jerk reactions” after driver swap

Sky Sports Formula One commentator David Croft has hit out at the Red Bull team, over their driver swap, saying the team’s once strong driver development has lost its way.

Supercars

Supercars on hunt for new chief, with CEO on the move

Supercars Australia is on the hunt for a new head, with current CEO Shane Howard set to move into a fresh role, REBECCA WILLIAMS reports.

Netball

Mavericks suffer huge injury blow on eve of season

Melbourne Mavericks’ star goaler and England international Eleanor Cardwell will require more surgery on her troublesome knee. REBECCA WILLIAMS reports.

Diamonds

Melbourne Vixens specialist defensive coach Sharni Norder. Pic: Michael Barker

How working for the enemy reignited Sharni’s love for netball

Upon her return to the Melbourne Vixens’ coaching line-up, ex-Diamonds captain, Sharni Norder reveals to REBECCA WILLIAMS how working for the national enemy re-sparked her passion for the game.

ZANDVOORT, NETHERLANDS - AUGUST 24: Third placed qualifier Oscar Piastri of Australia and McLaren interacts with Second placed qualifier Max Verstappen of the Netherlands and Oracle Red Bull Racing in parc ferme after qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Netherlands at Circuit Zandvoort on August 24, 2024 in Zandvoort, Netherlands. (Photo by Rudy Carezzevoli/Getty Images)

F1 Fallout: Piastri a cool operator, Lawson pressure, Ferrari’s blunder

Oscar Piastri says it’s too soon to be talking about his title hopes, but the Australian knows what he must do to turn his dreams into a reality. All the fallout from the Chinese Grand Prix inside.

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