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As the stand-off between Hancock Prospecting and netball players rolled on, Tracey Holmes put several questions to the mining giants

It’s budget day, and Treasurer Jim Chalmers says Australia’s deficit has been cut in half, from $78 billion to $37 billion, but by 2025-26 the interest bill will be almost $34 billion. (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are warned that the following column mentions a deceased person.)

Companies, including Suncorp, HCF and Origin Energy, say they will continue to financially support the code

Netball Australia has been making headlines for its sponsorship saga with Gina Rinehart's mining company, Hancock Prospecting. How did we get here?

Diamonds captain Liz Watson has no regrets about backing her Indigenous teammate Donnell Wallam despite the loss of a key Netball Australia sponsorship.

With all the sponsorship drama going on around the team, missing their star shooter and trailing 2-0 to start the series, Australia's remarkable Constellation Cup win came down to one epic quarter.

Diamonds coach Stacey Marinkovich has paved the way for goaler Donnell Wallam's Test debut after a tumultuous week for the governing body.

Australia overcame an early six-goal deficit, exploding in the third quarter to beat New Zealand 57-53 and claim the Constellation Cup after a turbulent week.

The decision of Hancock Prospecting to withdraw sponsorship presents a financial crisis for Netball Australia, as the sport's authorities take criticism for their handling of the issue and failure to listen to players' concerns, writes Tracey Holmes.

Australian Diamonds players have clarified their version of the story about discussions between Hancock Prospecting and Netball Australia, in light of the company's decision to withdraw its $15 million dollar support.

Gina Rinehart’s mining company instead offers short-term funding until the organisation finds a new sponsor