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Lindsay Park lessons still ring true for Tony Ottobre
Years of hard work were rewarded with two Flemington Group 1 wins in the space of seven days for owner Tony Ottobre, and he owes his patient approach to the legendary Colin Hayes.
Balding to exit Racing NSW after dramatic u-turn by NSW government
The search is on for a new chairman of Racing New South Wales after the Chris Minns’-led state government made the extraordinary move of pulling support of its own bill which would have extended the board term of current chairman Russell Balding.
Racing Victoria leadership void stretches on as Hirst gets extra term
Approaching six months without a permanent chairman, Racing Victoria has extended the board term of acting chair Mike Hirst.
Western Australia backs unity to lead racing revival
Perth Racing and RWWA, both helmed by Englishmen, have come together to plot a path back to the pinnacle for Western Australian racing.
Yulong rising - How an emerging global behemoth is shaking-up Australia's thoroughbred industry
Helen Thomas explores the spectacular rise of Yulong and the questions it raises for the broader thoroughbred industry.
Welcome to The Straight
Founder and managing editor, Bren O'Brien, introduces The Straight, a membership-based digital publication.
Albanese government looks to cool its heels on wagering advertising reform
Nearly six months after the release of the 31 recommendations of the ‘You Win Some, You Lose More’ report, the federal Communications Minister seems in no hurry for reform.