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Australian Diamonds and Queensland Firebirds player Donnell Wallam says she was disgusted and hurt by a racist letter sent to her this week.

‘Zero tolerance of racism’: Netball WA on vile letter sent to player

A letter sent to WA netballer and Noongar woman Donnell Wallam included a bizarre acknowledgment of country paying respect to “British and European elders”.

  • Claire Ottaviano

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22 under 22: Ezra Mam, Rocco Zikarsky and Mollie O’Callaghan are among Brisbane’s young athletes set for career-defining 2024 seasons.

22 under 22: Young Brisbane athletes set for career-defining year

They are 22 of the city’s hottest young athletes, and they’re all poised to thrive in 2024.

  • Nick Wright
PERTH, AUSTRALIA - MAY 08: Geva Mentor of the Magpies attempts to block a shot by Sasha Glasgow of the Fever during the round eight Super Netball match between West Coast Fever and Collingwood Magpies at RAC Arena, on May 08, 2022, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Magpies fall to fast-finishing Fever, Vixens win thriller

The Magpies have fallen just short in Perth, losing by five goals to the West Coast Fever in a thrilling arm-wrestle after some late heroics.

  • Sarah Burt and Lachlan Abbott
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 30: Helen Housby of the Swifts catches the ball during the round seven Super Netball match between Queensland Firebirds and NSW Swifts at Nissan Arena, on April 30, 2022, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Jono Searle/Getty Images)

Strike three: Swifts’ premiership defence hurt by loss to Firebirds

The Swifts have lost their third straight game, going down to the Firebirds to leave their hopes of going back-to-back in danger.

  • Angus Thomson
Donnell Wallam of the Firebirds in action during the round five Super Netball match between Queensland Firebirds and Adelaide Thunderbirds at Nissan Arena, on April 17, 2022, in Brisbane, Australia.

Wallam caps incredible rise with Diamonds call-up

The Queensland Firebirds rookie is set to become only the third Indigenous netballer to represent Australia after she was named in the Australian squad for 2022-23.

  • Angus Thomson
Giants wing defence Amy Parmenter and her teammates remain winless this season after a loss to the Firebirds on Tuesday night.

Giants fall to third straight loss against soaring Firebirds

Last year’s grand finalists will look to get their season back on track when they take on the winless Magpies at home next Saturday.

  • Angus Thomson
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Donnell Wallam had a debut to remember for the Firebirds

Subbed in for pregnant teammate, debutant takes Super Netball by storm

The Firebirds’ rookie goal shooter Donnell Wallam replaced Romelda Aiken-George, who was struggling with morning sickness, and made a huge impression on debut.

  • Damien Ractliffe
Swift Helen Housby looks to dish off a pass against the Magpies at Ken Rosewall Arena in Sydney.

Magpies’ weak hands in slip against Swifts

The NSW Swifts “rediscovered themselves”, running over the top of a fumbly Collingwood to win by nine goals, after Vixen Rahni Samason went from injury substitute to player of the match against the Firebirds.

  • Damien Ractliffe and Sarah Burt
LAUNCESTON, AUSTRALIA - MAY 22: Geva Mentor of the Magpies and teammates celebrate the win during the round four Super Netball match between Collingwood Magpies and Queensland Firebirds at the Silverdome, on May 22, 2021, in Launceston, Australia. (Photo by Steve Bell/Getty Images)

Second straight win steers Magpies into Super Netball top four

Sharpshooting under the ring and a daring brand of netball proved the difference in Launceston as Collingwood overcame the Queensland Firebirds in a thrilling three-goal win.

  • Damien Ractliffe
Gretel Bueta of the Firebirds in action against the NSW Swifts in round one.

Mum’s the word: why I’m in awe of dual-role netballers

As we approach Mother’s Day, it is nothing short of inspirational to see outstanding athletes on court while their children sit in the stands.

  • Liz Ellis

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