Netball Australia launches inaugural First Nations team to compete on world stage

Netball Australia launches inaugural First Nations team to compete on world stage

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Netball Australia launches inaugural First Nations team to compete on world stage

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In short: Netball Australia announced its inaugural First Nations team, which will play in Pacific Aus Sports Netball Series. Netball Australia announced its inaugural First Nations team, which will play in Pacific Aus Sports Netball Series. Netball Australia has announced the line-up for its inaugural First Nations team set to debut at the Pacific Aus Sports Netball Series in Brisbane. This new Australian First Nations team forms part of netball's Declaration of Commitment that the sport made to offer better support and opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.

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