Blue Diamond winner to join his sire at stud

Last year’s Group 1 Blue Diamond-winning colt Little Brose has found a home at stud, with the four-year-old destined to stand at Little Avondale in New Zealand.

Foundation set in harness racing, Brick takes over three codes of racing in Queensland

Racing Queensland executive David Brick has been promoted to the position of general manager - racing, replacing the role vacated by the retired Adam Wallish.

ICAC dismisses Rosehill report referral

Concerns raised in a parliamentary report regarding possible conflicts of interest in the Rosehill sale proposal process have been quickly dismissed by the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC).

Reilly appointed as Melbourne Racing Club chief executive

John Kanga's revolution at the Melbourne Racing Club gathers pace as Tom Reilly is announced as the new CEO of the club.

What will be the five biggest wagering stories of 2025?

We look at what we believe will be the biggest stories of 2025 in the Australasian wagering landscape.

Wagering and media the focus as McLachlan rings Tabcorp changes

Three new executives have been appointed to help guide Gillon McLachlan’s plans to revive the fortunes of once mighty wagering giant, Tabcorp.

‘We're obviously doing something right’ - Webster full of Hope leading into BJ McLachlan

Murray Webster’s Hopetoun Farm has defied the odds, breeding two horses who will contest Saturday’s Group 3 BJ McLachlan, a race that could prove to be a key pointer for the Magic Millions two-year-old race.
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