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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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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.

Basketball

CLEVELAND, OHIO - FEBRUARY 10: Joe Ingles #7 of the Minnesota Timberwolves reacts during the second quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on February 10, 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

Aussie great’s heartwarming first with autistic son

A heartfelt gesture from the Minnesota Timberwolves brought a world of joy to Joe Ingles and his family.

ExclusiveNetball

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 20: Kate Moloney of Australia Origin Diamonds holds off Mila Reuelu-Buchanan of New Zealand Silver Ferns during the Vitality Netball Nations Cup match between Australia Origin Diamonds and New Zealand Silver Ferns at OVO Arena Wembley on January 20, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Charlie Crowhurst/Getty Images for England Netball)

Netball takes major stride towards 2032 Olympics’ inclusion

World Netball and Netball Australia bosses have held preliminary talks with Brisbane 2032 organisers, and revealed why they are working to achieve the dream of entering the Olympic Games.

Sport

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 16: Oscar Piastri of Australia and McLaren speaks in the media pen during the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit on March 16, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Jayce Illman/Getty Images)

Awkward hurdle Piastri must clear to be a true F1 threat

Oscar Piastri has the skills, and the car, to challenge teammate Lando Norris. There’s just one thing missing. Here’s 10 things we learned from a wild F1 season-opener in Melbourne.

Motorsport

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 16: Jack Doohan of Australia driving the (7) Alpine F1 A525 Renault crashes during the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit on March 16, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by James Sutton - Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Images)

Doohan disaster: Pressure builds on Aussie after Melbourne wipeout

After fending off ongoing speculation about his Formula 1 future all week, Aussie Jack Doohan will have more questions to answer after a disastrous result in Melbourne.

Sport

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 16: (EDITORS NOTE: A circular polarising filter was used for this image) 1at Albert Park on March 16, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Kalisz/Getty Images)

Drivers left shattered as Supercars finale is abandoned

Heavy rain conditions and a packed F1 track schedule has put an anti-climactic end to the Supercars round, with the 14-lap sprint race abandoned, leaving Broc Feeney shattered.

Motorsport

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff and now-Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton.

Mixed emotions for Mercedes boss as Hamilton races in red

He might have had more than 12 months to prepare for Lewis Hamilton at Ferrari but Toto Wolff admits there will be certain feelings as his former World Champion driver moves on. He reveals his thoughts ahead of the Australian Grand Prix.

Sport

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 15: Zak Brown, Chief Executive Officer of McLaren congratulates Pole position qualifier Lando Norris of Great Britain and McLaren celebrate during qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit on March 15, 2025 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Lando backs up the hype but breaks Aussie fans’ hearts

McLaren’s Lando Norris has proved he can live up to the hype after breaking the hearts of Aussie fans and stealing pole position from Aussie teammate Oscar Piastri. Now all eyes are on the McLaren strategists.

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