Bren O'Brien
Total 268 Posts
Melinda Martin assumes Racing Queensland COO role
A shuffle up of responsibilities as Racing Queensland has seen Melinda Martin appointed as Chief Operating Officer.
‘A $40 million-a-year basket case?’ - QRIC budget blowout probed by parliament
The Queensland Racing Integrity Commission (QRIC) has been placed under further scrutiny, with suggestions of a budget blowout as the industry awaits the public release of a KPMG review into the integrity body.
Betting on the Olympics – a fast track for acquisition or a blip on the sports wagering radar?
Australia’s biggest wagering companies have been planning for the Paris Olympics for months. But will Australian punters engage with a complex multi-sport event staged mainly in the middle of the night?
V’landys called to appear twice before Rosehill inquiry
The parliamentary inquiry into the proposed redevelopment of Rosehill has called on Racing NSW CEO Peter V’landys to give evidence in two separate hearings.
The Autumn Sun to miss 2024 breeding season
Young sire sensation The Autumn Sun, who has produced three Group 1 winners from his first crop, will miss the 2024 breeding season through injury.
‘A great opportunity both for racing and the Sydney area’ – Minns doubles down on Rosehill development
Significant opposition from major players in the racing industry has not dampened NSW Premier Chris Minns’ desire to see Rosehill racecourse shut down and redeveloped.
COMMENT: Rosehill in name only, parliamentary inquiry turns the torch on V’landys
What was supposed to be an examination of the relationship between the Australian Turf Club and the Chris Minns-led government has now turned into the sternest scrutiny of Racing NSW in the 20-year-long reign of CEO Peter V’landys, writes Bren O'Brien.