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December 19, 2025

MINERVA WOMEN IN SPORT CELEBRATIONS 2025

As 2025 draws to a close, we reflect on an extraordinary series of Women in Sport Celebrations that brought together athletes, mentors, and sport and business leaders across Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney.

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Dec 19, 2025
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MINERVA WOMEN IN SPORT CELEBRATIONS 2025

As 2025 draws to a close, we reflect on an extraordinary series of Women in Sport Celebrations that brought together athletes, mentors, and sport and business leaders across Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney.

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Dec 16, 2025
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MINERVA NETWORK STATEMENT ON BONDI 14 DECEMBER

Minerva Network is shocked and deeply saddened by the tragedy that took place at Bondi on Sunday 14 December.

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Nov 21, 2025
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VALE PAIGE GRECO OAM PLY

The Minerva Network is heartbroken by the passing of Paralympian Paige Greco after a sudden medical episode.

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Sep 8, 2025
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SA GOVERNMENT INVESTMENT POWERS TO TREBLE ELITE FEMALE ATHLETE SUPPORT

Minerva Network has announced a new partnership with the South Australian Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing (ORSR) to establish and expand its South Australian Chapter.

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Aug 21, 2025
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MINERVA NETWORK AND WESTS GROUP ANNOUNCE NEW COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP TO CHAMPION HUNTER REGION WOMEN ATHLETES

Minerva Network is excited to announce a new community partnership with Wests Group, building on their successful collaboration through the Newcastle Knights Minerva Scholarship program to now support women athletes across the entire Hunter region.

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Jul 29, 2025
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LUCY COLEMAN KICKS OFF PROFESSIONAL CAREER WITH AURECON INTERNSHIP SUCCESS

Minerva is proud to celebrate the remarkable path of Lucy Coleman, a Minerva athlete and Australian Rower, who has successfully transitioned from elite sport into the professional engineering sector through a rewarding internship with Aurecon.

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Jul 31, 2025
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MINERVA WELCOMES SARAH ZELJKO AS NEW QUEENSLAND CHAPTER CO-LEAD

Minerva Network is delighted to announce the appointment of leading Chair, board director, governance consultant and professional mentor Sarah Zeljko (GAICD) as our new Queensland Chapter Co-Lead.

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Jul 2, 2025
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A THOUSAND DREAMS, ONE POWERFUL NETWORK: MINERVA CELEBRATES 1,000 ATHLETES

On Monday 23 June, Her Excellency the Honourable Sam Mostyn AC, proudly welcomed Siokapesi Palu as Minerva Network's 1,000th athlete. A milestone moment for everyone involved in bringing Minerva Network to life.

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Jun 25, 2025
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MINERVA RECEPTION CELEBRATES LEADERSHIP AND MENTORSHIP IN SPORT

Hosted by Her Excellency, the Honourable, Sam Mostyn AC, Governor-General and Minerva Patron. Admiralty House set the stage for an inspiring evening of leadership, mentorship, and celebration as Minerva Network marked a major milestone.

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Jun 11, 2025
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POWERING THE GAME: INSIGHTS INTO LEADERSHIP & GOVERNANCE OF MAJOR SPORTS EVENTS

On Wednesday 4 June, Minerva Network, with the generous support of hosts BDO, delivered a standout event in the field of sports governance. Held in a hybrid format, attendees joined in person at BDO’s Brisbane office or tuned in via a live webinar.

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May 22, 2025
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THANK YOU JANE SPRING AM - WELCOME BELINDA ROWE AS NSW CO-CHAPTER LEAD

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to Jane Spring AM, who is stepping down as NSW Co-Chapter Lead. Jane has made an exceptional contribution to Minerva during her time in this role.

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Mar 17, 2025
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MINERVA NSW RECEPTION AT GOVERNMENT HOUSE

Minerva NSW recently attended a reception hosted by Her Excellency the Honourable Margaret Beazley AC KC, Governor of New South Wales. The event brought together members of the Minerva Network, Chief Executive Women (CEW), women athletes, mentors, le

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Apr 24, 2025
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EmpowHER ACT Cricket Photo Gallery

The Minerva Network is kicking off 2025 with three exciting new appointments, further strengthening our mission to support and empower Australia’s professional sportswomen. We are thrilled to welcome Diane Outhred as the new Victoria State Chapter Co

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Feb 20, 2025
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MINERVA NETWORK WELCOMES THREE NEW LEADERS TO DRIVE GROWTH IN 2025

The Minerva Network is kicking off 2025 with three exciting new appointments, further strengthening our mission to support and empower Australia’s professional sportswomen. We are thrilled to welcome Diane Outhred as the new Victoria State Chapter Co-Lead, Daniel Kowalski OLY as an Ambassador, and Phil Kearns AM stepping up onto the Minerva Network Board.

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Feb 4, 2025
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MINERVA THANKS CRICKET AUSTRALIA FOR HISTORIC INCLUSION

Led by Minerva Victoria Co-Chapter Leads, Sally Macindoe and Diane Outhred, Minerva attended the historic first-ever Day/Night Women's Ashes Test at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground

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Jan 29, 2025
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EMPOWERING WOMEN IN SPORT : EMPOWHER EVENT AT MANUKA OVAL

On January 23, 2025, Manuka Oval hosted the EmpowHER event, co-run by Cricket ACT and Minerva ACT, celebrating women breaking barriers.

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Dec 9, 2024
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CATE CAMPBELL OAM OLY APPOINTED MINERVA COUNCIL ATHLETE REPRESENTATIVE

Minerva Network is thrilled to announced that four-time Olympian Cate Campbell OAM OLY has accepted the role of Minerva Council Athlete Representative.

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Nov 18, 2024
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BREAKING BARRIERS: MINERVA NETWORK & NIB CHAMPION HEALTH FOR WOMEN IN SPORT

Last Wednesday, the Minerva Network, in partnership with nib Group (nib), hosted an event focused on the critical importance of holistic health for women in high-performance sport.

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Nov 8, 2024
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MINERVA NETWORK WELCOMES AUSTRALIAN GOVERNOR-GENERAL SAM MOSTYN AC AS PATRON

The Minerva Network is honoured to announce a landmark recognition in its progress towards advancing gender equity and inclusive leadership pathways for Australia’s professional sportswomen. Minerva Network Chairman and Co-Founder Christine McLoughlin AM said it was an enormous privilege to announce and welcome Her Excellency the Honourable Sam Mostyn AC, the Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, as Minerva’s inaugural Patron.

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Nov 5, 2024
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BUILDING CONNECTIONS FOR GENDER EQUITY IN SPORTS GOVERNANCE: HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE SPORT NSW & MINERVA PANEL DISCUSSION AND NETWORKING EVENT

On Tuesday, 29th October, Sport NSW and Minerva Network hosted an inspiring networking and panel discussion event at Sydney Swans HQ. This event brought Minerva Network mentors and athletes together with sports industry professionals, directors, and emerging leaders, fostering meaningful discussions and connections that further the goal of increasing gender equity in sports governance.

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Oct 4, 2024
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FROM AUSTRALIA TO THE WORLD STAGE

From Australia to the World Stage: Celebrating the Impact of 2024 ICC Women's Cricket World Cup As the Australian women’s cricket team gears up for the highly anticipated 2024 ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup, taking place from October 3 to 21, they are set to take on the world and build on their amazing legacy.

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