Tasmanian POCT shortfalls set scene for challenging times
A drop in Point Of Consumption revenue in Tasmania has put the spotlight on funding as the clock ticks on a crucial government funding deed.
System ‘technical fault’ continues to plague Tabcorp
Tabcorp has continued to be impacted by outages during the spring carnival, with customers again unable to place online bets during a Group 1 day of racing on Saturday.
Rosehill parliamentary inquiry – The five major talking points
With the public hearings now completed, Bren O’Brien examines the five main points to emerge from the Parliamentary Select Committee On The Proposal To Develop Rosehill, and examines where it goes from here.
‘Crikey, a Melbourne Cup horse was bred here ... that’s cool’ - Final chapter still to come for Zed
After the untimely death of Zed, a stallion intrinsically linked to Australia’s most famous race, Grangewilliam studmaster Mark Corcoran hopes there’s still another chapter to come in the storied career of the hardy New Zealand sire.
Flutter ups ante in Brazil with $US350 million deal to increase presence
Global wagering giant Flutter has acquired a 56 per cent stake in NSX Group as it turbocharges its move into Brazil ahead of a fully regulated wagering market in 2025.
Leading journalist Tim Rowe joins The Straight
The Straight is delighted to welcome one of Australia’s most respected thoroughbred industry journalists, Tim Rowe, to the team as our new senior journalist.
Run The Numbers – Brightside builds for the third generation
With a seventh Group 1 victory for himself and 217th for the Hayes family, Mr Brightside belongs among the greatest horses Lindsay Park has trained, but it is what he is doing for the career for the Hayes brothers which is of the most significance.