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Kangas' Keely Berry and Magpies' Indi Coates-Ahomiro after being joint winners of the Michelle Parsons Memorial fairest and best and the Susan Howlett under-18 award.

NETBALL AWARDSPremiumRising stars emerge as history-makers at ANA A1 awards

Two young netball stars made history on Saturday, after sharing the Albany Netball Association’s A1 best and fairest honour and the best under-18 player — the first time both awards have been won jointly. 

Melissa Sheil

Krystal Prunster, Lucia Edwards and Hayley Mickle at the Michelle Parsons Awards Night.

Netball awardsPremiumIN PICTURES: Netball stars step out in style at 2025 awards

The stars of the Albany Netball Association glammed up on Saturday night for the annual Michelle Parsons Awards, honouring the glittering players of the court.

Melissa Sheil

Former Thunderbird Lucy Austin has received a shock Diamonds call up for their South Africa series. (Matt Turner/AAP PHOTOS)

NetballPremiumDiamonds uncover new gem ahead of internationals

Lucy Austin couldn't make Adelaide's Super Netball side but the goal-shooter has impressed coach Stacey Marinkovich to earn a call-up for the Diamonds.

Melissa Woods

West Coast Fever star Alice Teague-Neeld is set to make her Australian debut against South Africa.

NetballCommentsFever star Teague-Neeld closes in on Diamonds debut

West Coast Fever star Alice Teague-Neeld is set to make her Australian debut after being named in the Diamonds team for the upcoming series against South Africa.

Mitchell Woodcock

Women's sport pay is beginning to rise.

NETBALLCommentsWomen’s pay rises only a step forward if it proves viable

As someone who’s spent a career around elite sport, I think it’s worth stepping back and asking the tough question about the big pay increases being demanded by female athletes: Is it viable?

Mitchell Johnson

Australia’s elite netballers are set to earn more. Getty Images

NETBALLPremiumHuge pay rise for world champs

The world champion Diamonds have scored a game-changing victory off the court with netball's first revenue-sharing model.

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Super Netball players gathered in Sydney to mark two years until the the 2027 World Cup. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

NetballPremiumWorld Cup to Olympics 'a natural next step' for netball

Netball Australia chair and Diamonds great Liz Ellis is leading the push for the sport's inclusion at the 2032 Brisbane Olympics following the 2027 World Cup.

Joanna Guelas

West Coast Fever will have to wait until round seven to take on Melbourne Vixens.

Super Netball CommentsPremiumFever to wait for grand final revenge, start season at home

West Coast Fever will have to wait until mid-season to exact grand final revenge on reigning premiers Melbourne Vixens after their 2026 Super Netball fixtures were revealed. SEE THE FULL FIXTURE HERE.

Mitchell Woodcock

Di Honey (c) has been promoted to head coach of Super Netball champions Melbourne Vixens. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

NetballPremiumHoney's sweet new role with Super Netball champions

Waiting in the wings for over a decade, former Melbourne Vixens assistant Di Honey has been announced as the new head coach of the Super Netball champions.

Melissa Woods

Paige Hadley will miss Australia's next two international tournaments after declaring her pregnancy. (Matt Turner/AAP PHOTOS)

NetballPremiumDiamonds star takes pregnant pause on netball career

Pregnant Australian netball vice-captain and NSW Swifts veteran Paige Hadley will miss the Diamonds' upcoming Test matches, with Vixens' Rudi Ellis called in.

Melissa Woods

Sara Francis-Bayman has been announced as West Coast Fever's new general manager.

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Super Netball 2025CommentsPremium
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Fever look from within for new general manager

West Coast Fever assistant coach Sara Francis-Bayman has been promoted to general manager of netball, replacing club great Sue Gaudion, who stepped down at the end of the season.

Mitchell Woodcock

Albany netball player Courtney White has made the WA First Nations Team.

First nations PremiumYoung gun picked in WA’s First Nations team for nationals

Narrikup netballer Courtney White, 16, has been picked for the WA team which is contesting the national First Nations tournament in Melbourne this week.

Claire Middleton

Ruth Aryang will remain at Fever.

Super Netball 2025PremiumFever back ‘generational talent’ to overcome injury

West Coast Fever have backed ‘generational talent’ Ruth Aryang to come back from a serious Achilles injury, handing her the final contract on their list of 10 for next season.

Mitchell Woodcock

Diamonds stalwart and Sunshine Coast Lightning shooter Steph Fretwell has retired. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)

NetballPremiumDiamonds and Lightning star ends golden career

Star goal attack Steph Fretwell has decided to hang up her dress, marking the end of a glittering 11-year career on the netball court.

Sebastian Tan

Tayla Fraser has signed with the NSW Swifts, ending her time with the Melbourne Mavericks. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

NetballPremiumSwifts 'nerd' returns, more Kiwis sign in Super Netball

Tayla Fraser is NSW Swifts' newest signing, with several clubs in the league making their move in the Super Netball offseason.

Sebastian Tan

West Coast Fever defender Kadie-Ann Dehaney has re-signed.

Super Netball 2025CommentsPremiumDehaney ‘absolutely pumped’ to re-sign at Fever

West Coast Fever have just one player left to sign to complete their list for 2026 after Jamaican defender Kadie-Ann Dehaney extended her stay into a third year.

Mitchell Woodcock

England defender Fran Williams has re-signed with West Coast Fever.

Super NetballCommentsEngland captain extends stay in WA with Fever

England captain Fran Williams says she’s thankful to ‘be a part of the world-class environment’ at West Coast Fever after re-signing with the Super Netball powerhouse for the 2026 season.

Mitchell Woodcock

Jhaniele Fowler-Nembhard is locked in for another Fever season.

NetballCommentsNetball’s shooting queen locked in to be back in green

The West Coast Fever are hailing the return of the player they have declared the “best in the world”, with Jhaniele Fowler-Nembhard locked in on a new contract.

Chris Robinson

Diamonds shooter Donnell Wallam is joining Sunshine Coast Lightning after a season in New Zealand. (Brian Cassey/AAP PHOTOS)

NetballPremiumTest shooter and defender make Super move to Queensland

Star netball shooter Donnell Wallam has been lured home by the Sunshine Coast Lightning while the struggling Firebirds have landed Kiwi keeper Kelly Jackson.

Melissa Woods

Superstar goal shooter Grace Nweke has re-signed with the NSW Swifts. (Joel Carrett/AAP PHOTOS)

NetballPremiumKiwi ace re-signs as Giant makes a Super move for love

Two international netball stars have locked in their futures, with Diamond Jamie-Lee Price in Melbourne and Kiwi Grace Nweke recommitting to the NSW Swifts.

Melissa Woods

2022 grand final MVP Sasha Glasgow is set to return to West Coast Fever.

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The West Australian exclusive
Super Netball 2025CommentsPremium
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Premiership hero Glasgow set to return to Fever

West Coast Fever are set to add firepower to their record-breaking side with premiership hero Sasha Glasgow to return to the club for the 2026 season.

Mitchell Woodcock

West Coast Fever star Jhaniele Fowler-Nembhard celebrates her seventh consecutive Stacey Marinkovich Medal.

Super Netball 2025CommentsPremiumWorld’s best nowhere near done after another dominant season

West Coast Fever superstar Jhaniele Fowler-Nembhard has warned she’s a long way from hanging up the dress after another dominant season as the world’s best shooter.

Mitchell Woodcock

Jhaniele Fowler-Nembhard has claimed a sixth consecutive Stacey Marinkovich Medal as West Coast Fever’s most valuable player.

Super Netball 2025CommentsPremiumFowler-Nembhard claims unprecedented sixth Marinkovich Medal

Superstar shooter Jhaniele-Fowler Nembhard has added another accolade to her remarkable career, claiming an unprecedented seventh-consecutive Stacey Marinkovich Medal as the club’s most valuable player.

Mitchell Woodcock

West Coast Fever goal attack Shanice Beckford has been told she will not be offered a contract for next season.

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The West Australian exclusive
Super Netball 2025CommentsPremium
The West Australian exclusive
Fever de-list goal attack Beckford after two seasons

West Coast Fever have told goal attack Shanice Beckford she will not be offered a new contract for next season in the wake of their shock grand final defeat at the weekend.

Mitchell Woodcock