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Longtime Wheelchair Basketball Official and Administrator Elizabeth Woods Appointed Member of the Order of Australia (AM)
June 8, 2026. - Wheelchair Basketball Australia is proud to congratulate Elizabeth (Libby) Woods on her appointment as a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the King's Birthday Honours - a richly deserved recognition of an extraordinary contribution to our sport and to the lives of people with disability across Australia and around the world. Libby is one of Australia's most accomplished technical officials and administrators, and has dedicated her life to advancing oppo


Wheelchair Basketball Australia and William Buck Forge Partnership for a βNew Era of Professional Excellence"
MELBOURNE, VIC β Wheelchair Basketball Australia (WBA) presented by BrightSky Australia is proud to announce the appointment of William Buck as the National Partner for Professional Excellence and Integrated Growth. This strategic alliance marks a significant milestone in the evolution of the national leagues. As WBA continues its trajectory toward high-performance sports, William Buck joins the βNew Eraβ as the exclusive partner within the Accounting and Advisory Services ca


Gold Coast to Host Wheelchair Basketball Australia Finals in 2027
Wheelchair Basketball Australia (WBA) presented by BrightSky Australia is pleased to announce that the Gold Coast has been selected as the host city for the 2027 National Finals Series. The two-year agreement will see the pinnacle of the national season move to Southeast Queensland, establishing the region as a premier destination for the sportβs flagship event. "What a coup, securing the Wheelchair Basketball Australia Finals,ββ said Gold Coast Mayor Tom Tate. βThe champion


NWBL and WNWBL Announce 2026 Kevin Coombs Indigenous Round
MELBOURNE, VIC β Wheelchair Basketball Australia presented by BrightSky Australia is proud to announce the upcoming Kevin Coombs Indigenous Round, scheduled for July 3β5, 2026. This significant round celebrates the profound impact and enduring legacy of Indigenous athletes within the sport of wheelchair basketball. Named in honour of the legendary Kevin Coombs OAM - a five-time Paralympian and the first Indigenous Australian to represent the nation at an Olympic or Paralympic
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