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Gambling ad reforms go to Labor party room

The federal government’s reforms to wagering advertising are gathering pace with Communications Minister Michelle Rowland presenting details of the proposed changes to her fellow Labor MPs on Monday.

‘Cheats, liars, undesirables and cowards’: V’landys blasts critics and ‘wealthy breeders’ at Rosehill inquiry

Racing NSW boss Peter V'landys has taken aim at his critics during a heated and sometimes explosive NSW parliamentary hearing into the sale of Rosehill.

$1.6 billion or $23 billion - what is Rosehill actually worth?

A long-term redevelopment of Rosehill could be worth as much as $23 billion to the Australian Turf Club but an immediate sale would only generate $1.6 billion, a NSW parliamentary inquiry has been told.

‘When someone asks me a question, I like having the answer’ - How curiosity underpins Meta Osborne’s extraordinary racing life

Whether it’s breeding a Cox Plate winner, completing a Masters in equine welfare, assuming the directorship of the Irish National Stud or starting her own podcast, Meta Osborne’s work in the thoroughbred industry is never done.

NZ Group 1 star Prowess joins Yulong after trans-Tasman bidding war

Prowess, a Group 1 winner in Australia and New Zealand, has sold for $NZ1,452,500 million during a Gavelhouse.com auction.

NZ TAB chases new generation with launch of digital wagering option

Wagering company Entain has launched an online-only platform through its partnership with the New Zealand TAB that it hopes will appeal to a different customer base.

Chairman joins CEO in Melbourne Racing Club exit

Matt Cain will step down as Melbourne Racing Club chairman, ending his 15 years on the committee.
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