Rosehill
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The latest news on the ATC's proposal to close, redevelop and sell Rosehill racecourse.
Rosehill redevelopment on new ATC chairman’s agenda
The development of land surrounding Rosehill racecourse remains a priority for the regime at the Australian Turf Club, with new chairman Tim Hale pinpointing it as one of the key issues.
‘We run a very good race club’ - ATC chairman McGauran remains unmoved
Chairman Peter McGauran insists the Australian Turf Club remains in a strong position despite a divisive vote over Rosehill, a racecourse he described as “nothing precious apart from its history and its location and the fact that we own it”.
Opinion: The Rosehill toxicity and the path forward
The argument over the future of Rosehill may have been settled, but the way forward for racing in Australia’s biggest city is far from clear. Bren O’Brien wonders if the toxicity of the debate will continue to cloud real progress.
Members reject ATC’s Rosehill proposal
Members have voted against selling Rosehill for a $5 billion housing redevelopment during an Australian Turf Club extraordinary general meeting.
Analysis: It’s chips-in for McGauran, McMahon and a temperature test for V’landys
The Rosehill vote is more than just a decision on the future of the western Sydney racecourse, it is judgement day for the strategy led by Australian Turf Club chairman Peter McGauran and executive Steve McMahon, as well as a poll on the state of NSW racing under Peter V’landys.
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.
Racing NSW backs Warwick Farm plans, says it won’t seek Rosehill proceeds
Racing NSW has confirmed that it no longer harbours concerns with the Australian Turf Club’s ability to manage a possible $5 billion windfall from the Rosehill proposal and supports the club’s plans for two racetracks at Warwick Farm.