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The Latest Breaking News from Racing Queensland

Building 'black hole' link to scared horses, jockey ban

Horse racing at Queensland's biggest track is at a standstill after jockeys refused to ride, claiming a nearby construction site is spooking the animals.

AAP · Jul 24, 2024

Online bookies say Queensland betting tax increase could end up stripping $1.75bn from state’s revenue

RWA claims state’s racing industry will suffer after corporate wagers deprioritise Queensland races to mitigate widened tax

The Guardian - AU · Oct 24, 2022

Many thousands lost in prizemoney pay days as country racing struggles with wet weather

A dozen race meets have been cancelled in regional Queensland due to wet weather, costing people the industry many thousands in lost winnings.

ABC News · Aug 19, 2022

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More women becoming jockeys in Queensland, but upgrades to equal facilities for men and women still needed

When Bonnie Thomson first became a jockey 25 years ago, she said it was a male-dominated industry where women often had to share the same facilities as men. But now that the majority of apprentice jockeys are women, where are they getting changed?

ABC News · Jul 14, 2022

Grace Grace backs decision to withold funding for Albion Park Harness Racing Club whose CEO Scott Steele is accused of rape

Scott Steele, the chief executive of the Albion Park Harness Racing Club, is committed to stand trial in the District Court on two counts of sexual assault and one of rape for offences allegedly committed in 2015 and 2016.

ABC News · Jul 13, 2022

Toowoomba Turf Club lands King of the Mountain horse race

Toowoomba will host the best horses in the state by following the lead of hugely successful Everest and Kosciuszko slot races in New South Wales.

ABC News · Jun 23, 2022

Charleville racetrack unusable despite state government Country Racing Program grant

A trainer's move back to his hometown has been soured by failed track upgrades that have left him no choice but to cart his horses hundreds of kilometres for race meets.

ABC News · Jun 6, 2022

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Qld students to get free period products

The Queensland government will fund free period product dispensers for students in state high schools in this month's budget.

AAP · Jun 6, 2022

Qld to widen gambling tax, impose new levy

Queensland's gambling tax will rise from 15 per cent to 20 per cent and be broadened to include free and bonus bets in this month's state budget.

AAP · Jun 6, 2022

Greyhound racing opponents raise concerns about deaths, injuries at Ipswich track and plans for new facility

Queensland Racing Integrity Commissioner says the recent injuries and deaths are being investigated but advocates want animal safety to be a bigger focus in planning for a new proposed facility.

ABC News · May 19, 2022

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