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Tony Ball stable dominates at Port on Sunday

Followers of Tony Ball were celebrating as the prominent Taree mentor landed multiple victories after Where’s the Fire and Strobing saluted on Kendall Blues Race Day at Port on Sunday.

The Albion Hotel Coota Picnics, 25 April 2026

e are excited to feature the following at our 118th Picnic Race event — The Albion Hotel Picnic Races 2026...

Birchip silo art reaches finish post

A defining moment in Birchip's history now stands proudly above the town, with the remarkable story of Ray Neville and Rimfire brought to life on the Birchip silos. The project, driven by Birchip Community Forum, was first initiated by the late Joan Glen in 2023 and has been passionately carried forward by her husband Rod.

War has turned Ukrainian farmers into heroes

Ukrainian agricultural producers have managed to adapt to the changing market environment. In this new reality, farmers have little influence on events. Survival depends on the ability to adapt to circumstances, which in most cases are force majeure. This makes Ukrainian agriculture the most extreme agriculture in the world.

Tottenham Picnic Races, 7 March 2026

Tottenham Picnic Races

Birchip’s silo art begins

At just 15 years old, Ray Neville stunned the racing world with a Melbourne Cup victory. Now, nearly eight decades later, his hometown of Birchip is ensuring that remarkable moment in sporting history will be remembered, with work under way on a silo mural in his honour.

Binda Picnic Races, 14 March 2026

Crookwell and District Amateur Picnic Race Club The Binda Picnic Races are a cherished annual country picnic race meet held in the charming town of...

150th Hinnomunjie Picnic Races, 7 March 2026

Omeo & District Racing Club The Hinnomunjie Picnic Races is celebrating 150 years!  Experience picnic racing at its best at our unique racecourse in the Victorian High...

125th Yass Picnic Races, 28 February 2026

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Condobolin Picnic Races, 21 February 2026

Condobolin Picnic Race Club A message from the Condobolin Picnic Races President “We’re gearing up for a huge day of racing, fashion and good vibes at...

Pony Soprano to call the tune at Port on Sunday

With the prospect of an Evergreen Country Championship inclusion high on the agenda, Pony Soprano looks set for a forward showing in the Fishers Plumbing Plus Handicap at Port Macquarie on Sunday.

113th Zimmcom Kimba Cup, 15 March 2026

Zimmcom 2026 Kimba Cup set to deliver a day to remember Kimba Racing Club One of the Eyre Peninsula’s most iconic racing and social events is...

Canni Creek Picnic Races, 14 February 2026

139 Years of Racing! Buchan and Gelantipy Racing Club

Regional appeal strong as southern states see migration growth: RAI, CBA 

Queensland’s Sunshine Coast remains the perennial favourite, but cooler climates are proving popular, with Tasmania and regional Victoria appealing to more Australians looking for a change ... “We are seeing interesting moves in the southern states with Victoria’s Wodonga seeing the strongest annual net migration growth, while three Tassie spots Latrobe, Devonport and Huon Valley – ranked second to fourth.

Nhill Boxing Day races

The Nhill & District Racing Club celebrated a wonderful day on Boxing Day at the DMD Nhill Cup ... Just over 1100 people flocked to the Nhill Racecourse for the annual Boxing Day race meeting. The Paul Preusker trained Sirius Black won the feature race of the day, the DMD Nhill Cup with Harry Grace riding.

Omnia shines as Linke family’s draft gamble pays off

Graham Fischer. The victory of Omnia at Globe Derby Park ... justified owner Tara-Shae Linke's bold decision to pair her mare Consica with the American stallion Volstead...

Harry heads towards a thousand

Quill. Tuesday's mid-week meeting at Donald and District Race Club was one that reminded me of the perks of my job as the local race reporter; what a glorious day ... There was a buzz of excitement around the grounds with Harry Coffey's win total sitting at 997 prior to the first of his eight races on the day.

The importance of rural racing – support the Hay Races

Country racing is absolutely vital to the entire racing industry, according to Michael Bailey, and events like the Hay Cup play a role that extends far beyond a single day's entertainment. Bailey, who has spent nearly 40 years working in country racing across multiple clubs, believes rural race meetings are essential to the fabric of regional communities and the future of thoroughbred racing in Australia.

Fashions fight windy weather – Gallopers not the only winners

Quill. On Sunday, November 16, Donald and District Racing Club hosted its annual Cup Day celebrations in challenging four-seasons-in-one-day conditions ... Despite the wind and rain later on in the day, a supportive crowd arrived dressed in their finest in cup day fashion, or otherwise comfortably cosy for the conditions.

Wyche Cup Day’s winning style

Pamela Harrington's smile says it all as the Elders Mt. Wycheproof and District Cup Day unfolded in perfect weather last Saturday. Pamela's black and white ensemble showcased the traditional monochrome colours of Derby Day and later caught the judges' eyes during the Fashions on the Field.

Kokoro wins Mt. Wycheproof Cup

Wycheproof could not have asked for more glorious weather than that which shone upon its Cup Day celebrations on Derby Day in the Country ... The racing surface was pristine! Some said it was the best they’d ever seen it, and rated a good 4, it raced well and looked about as lush as grass could look in the drier conditions of the season.

National Thoroughbred Week opens the gates to Australia and New Zealand’s rural horse industry

From the thunder of The Everest to the tradition of the Melbourne Cup, Thoroughbreds dominate headlines every spring. But beyond the racetrack lies a vast rural industry - one built on land, livestock, and the dedicated care of thousands of regional Australians and New Zealanders. This November, the public is being invited to see that world for themselves.

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