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Sportsbet bounces back with revenue growth

The world’s biggest wagering company Flutter is flying high according to its latest results, while its Australian business, Sportsbet, has returned to revenue growth despite an ongoing drop in turnover.

Dressed for success - Nichols springs into action with blueblood filly

Esha, a high-priced daughter of Extreme Choice and the Group 1-winning mare I Am A Star, has thrust her trainer Shane Nichols back into the racing spotlight as the filly attempts to lay down a spring marker at Moonee Valley.

‘Should have been handled a lot better’ - Trainers’ trust eroded after errant Racing NSW email bungle

An alleged privacy breach by Racing NSW could be referred to a federal governing body after the regulator identified more than 100 stables as not meeting the financial requirements for relicensing for the 2025/2026 racing season.

Aquis’ base among proposed housing development plans

The home of Aquis’ thoroughbred empire near Canungra on the Gold Coast is part of plans for a 742-hectare housing development, with community consultation on the possible project announced this week.

Ex-Health Minister Hazzard to conduct review into NSW racing

A five-month search for someone to head up a review into the legislation that governs thoroughbred racing in NSW has ended with the appointment of former MP Brad Hazzard.

Arqana connection keeps bringing Sandblom back

Prominent Australian owner and breeder Matthew Sandblom reflects on how the success of Arqana purchase Ramatuelle keeps him coming back to Deauville.

Redacted – Public none-the-wiser after government meetings with gambling reformers and broadcasters

New federal Communications Minister Anika Wells met with gambling reform advocates and broadcasters over plans to shake up wagering advertising, but much of the detail has been redacted from the public record.
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