Bren O'Brien
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Postal and online ballots close as Rosehill vote looms
Online and postal voting has closed for Australian Turf Club members ahead of the landmark vote on whether to proceed on a $5 billion sale of Rosehill racecourse.
A $139 million reality check – Victorian government's racing tax shortfall
Predictions of a massive surge in state government revenue from the new Victorian Point of Consumption Tax rate have proven optimistic, with the state budget revealing a $139 million reduction in revenue expectations over the next four years.
Restructure at Racing Victoria sees key faces depart
A major restructure at Racing Victoria has led to several key departures, among them prominent figures in the on and off-air teams at Racing.com.
The $5 billion Rosehill question that only the NSW government can answer
The NSW government’s appetite for the risk of paying $5 billion for Rosehill is arguably a more important question than the support of the Australian Turf Club members, writes Bren O’Brien.
Run The Numbers – Fastnet Rock hunts a rare double
It has been 19 years since a champion Australia broodmare sire finished top five in the general sires' title. Fastnet Rock, destined for back-to-back damsire titles and currently sixth on the general table, is seeking to emulate his own sire Danehill as his tremendous legacy continues to build.
Weanlings the sole focus of Inglis' Great Southern
Inglis will offer 320 foals, including a daughter of Group 1 winner Catchy, in its first weanling-only edition of the Great Southern Sale in Melbourne next month.
PointsBet fined $500,000 after breaching spam and BetStop responsibilities
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) says a $500,000 fine imposed on PointsBet is a warning to the wagering industry to take compliance obligations seriously.