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Netball Star Returns 10 Weeks After Having Baby
Community HeroesMay 11

Netball Star Returns 10 Weeks After Having Baby

Australian netballer Paige Hadley made a powerful comeback just 10 weeks after giving birth, joining seven other mothers playing professional netball. Her return celebrates how female athletes are redefining what's possible after motherhood.

ABC Australia3 min read
Nigeria Revives Netball, Eyes 2030 Commonwealth Games
SportsMay 9

Nigeria Revives Netball, Eyes 2030 Commonwealth Games

After years away from the sport, Nigeria has officially relaunched its Netball Federation with backing from the Olympic Committee and a bold goal to medal at the 2030 Commonwealth Games. Corporate sponsors are already lining up to bring netball equipment to schools nationwide.

Vanguard Nigeria2 min read
Australia's Diamonds Chase Historic Netball Double
SportsJun 6

Australia's Diamonds Chase Historic Netball Double

Australia's national netball team is attempting something no Diamonds squad has ever achieved: defending both Commonwealth Games and World Cup titles back to back. Coach Stacey Marinkovich has just eight training sessions to prepare her team for history.

ABC Australia2 min read
Netball Star Wins Title, Then Switches Sports at Her Peak
SportsMay 7

Netball Star Wins Title, Then Switches Sports at Her Peak

Paris Lokotui walked away from elite netball at 24, just weeks after winning her first championship and being on the edge of representing New Zealand. Now she's chasing a completely different dream in rugby.

Stuff NZ3 min read
Super Netball Makes History With All-Female Anzac Day
SportsApr 28

Super Netball Makes History With All-Female Anzac Day

Australia's Super Netball league held groundbreaking Anzac Day ceremonies that spotlighted servicewomen instead of servicemen, marking a powerful first for the female-led sport. The NSW Swifts partnered with Women's Veterans Australia to create a ceremony that celebrated military women who have long been overlooked.

ABC Australia3 min read
Three Moms Return to Pro Netball After Giving Birth
Community HeroesMar 16

Three Moms Return to Pro Netball After Giving Birth

Three professional netball players made emotional comebacks to Australia's top league this weekend after having babies, with one opening up about her battle with postpartum depression. Their returns mark a powerful moment for mothers in professional sports.

ABC Australia2 min read
37-Year-Old Netballer Returns From Retirement, Breaks Record
SportsMay 18

37-Year-Old Netballer Returns From Retirement, Breaks Record

Jamaican netball star Romelda Aiken-George came out of retirement to help a friend and just broke a 12-year record for most career appearances. The 37-year-old mother now holds the title previously owned by Australian legend Cath Cox.

ABC Australia3 min read
17-Year-Old Gracie Smith Joins England's Netball Squad
SportsMay 28

17-Year-Old Gracie Smith Joins England's Netball Squad

Teenager Gracie Smith has earned a spot on England's senior netball program just months after finishing her high school exams. The rising star won her first championship at 16 and is now training with the country's best players.

BBC Sport2 min read
Netball Star Creates Period Shorts to Keep Girls in Sport
Acts of KindnessMar 30

Netball Star Creates Period Shorts to Keep Girls in Sport

Australian netball star Kiera Austin has co-designed period-proof athletic shorts to tackle the alarming rate of teenage girls quitting sports. The innovation absorbs the equivalent of four pads and is already being worn in professional matches.

ABC Australia2 min read
Netball Star Returns After Daughter's Near-Death Birth
Community HeroesMar 23

Netball Star Returns After Daughter's Near-Death Birth

Emily Mannix sat out an entire championship season after her newborn daughter nearly died at birth. Now she's back on the court and leading a support network for athlete moms.

ABC Australia2 min read
Manchester Thunder Wins 5th Title Before 8,000 Home Fans
Sports4h ago

Manchester Thunder Wins 5th Title Before 8,000 Home Fans

Manchester Thunder claimed their fifth netball championship with a heart-stopping 54-51 victory over London Pulse, sealed by a clutch shot with seconds remaining. The Grand Final drew over 8,000 roaring fans to Manchester's Co-op Live arena, marking a major milestone for professional netball in England.

BBC Sport2 min read
Adelaide Thunderbirds Break Record With 13-Win Season
SportsJun 14

Adelaide Thunderbirds Break Record With 13-Win Season

The Adelaide Thunderbirds just wrapped up the best regular season in Super Netball history, winning 13 games and losing just once. Now the dominant team is heading into finals as the favorite to capture their third championship in four years.

ABC Australia2 min read
Ekenasio Returns to Pulse With 20-Goal Performance
SportsApr 12

Ekenasio Returns to Pulse With 20-Goal Performance

After four years away, netball star Ameliaranne Ekenasio marked her Central Pulse comeback with a near-perfect shooting performance. The 35-year-old's return shows age is just a number when it comes to doing what you love.

Stuff NZ2 min read
Jessie Grenvold Makes Australian Diamonds Squad in Debut Year
SportsJun 1

Jessie Grenvold Makes Australian Diamonds Squad in Debut Year

A 23-year-old netball defender who was averaging just 18 minutes of court time has earned a spot on Australia's national squad after seizing an unexpected opportunity. Jessie Grenvold's journey from third-choice player to Diamonds selection shows how one brave decision can change everything.

ABC Australia2 min read
Victorian Women's Football Team Wins 15-Month Battle to Play
SportsFeb 17

Victorian Women's Football Team Wins 15-Month Battle to Play

After being blocked from joining a league for over a year, a group of Victorian women's football players can finally take the field in 2026. The team will compete as the Wedge-Tailed Eagles Football Club, ending a saga that reached the state's premier.

ABC Australia2 min read
Teen Foster Artist Turns Trauma Into Thriving Career at 16
Acts of KindnessApr 25

Teen Foster Artist Turns Trauma Into Thriving Career at 16

A caseworker's gift of art supplies two years ago sparked an incredible journey for Keira Graham, who now sells her work to Olympians and sports teams. The 16-year-old Indigenous artist uses painting to process her foster care experience while connecting with her Anmatjere and Arrernte culture.

ABC Australia3 min read
Country Towns Fight Loneliness With Craft and Surf Groups
Acts of KindnessMar 25

Country Towns Fight Loneliness With Craft and Surf Groups

When traditional sports clubs don't fit, regional Australians are creating their own communities through book clubs, surfing sessions, and craft workshops. Their solution to rural loneliness is helping hundreds find their people.

ABC Australia3 min read
9,000 March as Sydney's Oxford Street Joins Heritage List
Acts of KindnessMar 1

9,000 March as Sydney's Oxford Street Joins Heritage List

Sydney's famous Mardi Gras parade drew thousands of marchers and spectators just days after Oxford Street earned a spot on Australia's National Heritage List. The celebration honored both queer history and the 78ers who started it all nearly five decades ago.

SBS Australia2 min read
Former Player Named New Zealand Rugby Chief Executive
SportsMay 7

Former Player Named New Zealand Rugby Chief Executive

Steve Lancaster, a former Crusaders lock who's championed community rugby for years, just landed the top job at New Zealand Rugby. His mission: keep the All Blacks winning while strengthening grassroots rugby across the country.

Stuff NZ2 min read
Record 11,793 Fans Pack Stadium for Women's Rugby Match
Acts of KindnessJun 13

Record 11,793 Fans Pack Stadium for Women's Rugby Match

New Zealand just shattered the attendance record for women's rugby with nearly 12,000 fans cheering in Christchurch. The players say the massive crowd made them "feel seen" in a historic moment for the sport.

Stuff NZ2 min read

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