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Liam Bartlett | Netball WA CEO calls on Diamonds players to ‘take a reality check’

27.10.2022

Netball WA CEO, Simone Hansen told 6PR Mornings host Liam Bartlett she is disappointed about how the whole situation has played out.“Mining is fundamental to our economy, it’s fundamental to our sports. “I want to be clear, this does not feed down to Netball WA and West Coast Fever.”

Australian Olympic Committee among sporting bodies backing their Hancock Prospecting sponsorships

27.10.2022

The Australian Olympic Committee has no plans to sever ties with Hancock Prospecting, as other sports which benefit from sponsorship deals with Gina Rinehart’s company also stand their ground amid controversy surrounding the mining giant’s short-lived sponsorship of Netball Australia.Rowing Australia, Volleyball Australia and Swimming Queensland – also beneficiaries of sponsorship deals with Hancock – responded to the issues highlighted by the netball players’ revolt with continued support for Rinehart and her company.

‘What are these women doing?: Fraser slams Rinehart attack as $15m netball saga drags on

26.10.2022

“Mrs G (Rinehart) has done a hell of a lot for not only swimming, but she’s looked after beach volleyball, she’s looked after women’s rowing and women’s synchronised swimming. ”I mean heavens above – what are these women doing.”

Olympic legend Dawn Fraser’s brutal message for Australia’s netballers as she throws her support behind Gina Rinehart

26.10.2022

Olympic swimmer Dawn Fraser has thrown her support behind Gina Rinehart after its players took issue with her sponsorship deal over offensive comments made by her late father. Fraser hit out at the players, and praised Rinehart for backing minor sports over the years.

Righteous brigade ignores Gina Rinehart’s unwavering support for Indigenous communities and Australian sport

26.10.2022

Yet because of historic comments made by her father, Ms Rinehart was discriminated against in this most public and objectifying way possible. That reductionist, reflexive reaction is shameful, and degrades the contribution any of us make in the here and now if we are forever going to be judged by those who came before us. If we start going down that path, where we can’t have sophisticated and nuanced conversations, then we’ll be left with a shell of our society and the financial losses of Netball Australia will look pale in comparison.

Hedland Amateur Swimming Club ready for exciting summer season

26.10.2022

“Bring on summer.” Swimmers from the Hedland Amateur Swim Club will travel to Karratha for the region’s biggest competition, the Hancock Prospecting Pilbara Championships, on November 25-27.

Roy Hill supports Australian creators to rock New York Fashion Week

26.10.2022

Helping Indigenous creatives go global

Bravo to Gina Rinehart for refusing to play the Left’s gotcha games of eternal and collective guilt by association

26.10.2022

Her company has launched a series of altruistic initiatives for young people, including Indigenous Australians. But actions don't matter to these dectrators - only words, and only those spoken by someone else at that.

Gina’s Helping Hand

26.10.2022

Gina Rinehart is at the centre of a storm over racist remarks her father made 38 years ago but several Indigenous leaders have hailed the billionaire for her 'fanfare-free' charity to Aboriginal Australia over the years. Indigenous businessman Clinton Wolf, a director Madalah Ltd, Country Liberal Party Senator Jacinta Price and former West Australian Liberal Party leader Zak Kirkup each jumped to the mining magnate's defence this week.

‘Nutty, hateful and hypocritical reactions’ to Rinehart netball saga

26.10.2022

25 October 2022.