Melbourne Cup Carnival Generates \$1 Billion Despite VRC Losses
The Victoria Racing Club (VRC) reported that the 2023 Melbourne Cup carnival generated \$1 billion for the national economy and \$500 million for Victoria, despite incurring \$70 million in losses over the past four years and receiving \$35 million in COVID-19 relief funds. The event attracted 68,89...
Melbourne Cup Carnival Generates \$1 Billion Despite VRC Losses
The Victoria Racing Club (VRC) reported that the 2023 Melbourne Cup carnival generated \$1 billion for the national economy and \$500 million for Victoria, despite incurring \$70 million in losses over the past four years and receiving \$35 million in COVID-19 relief funds. The event attracted 68,89...
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44% Bias Score
Foxtel Group Sold to DAZN for \$3.4 Billion
News Corp and Telstra sold Foxtel Group, including Binge and Kayo, to DAZN for \$3.4 billion; News Corp receives \$578 million and a 6% DAZN stake, Telstra gets \$128 million and 3%; closing is expected in late 2024/25.
Foxtel Group Sold to DAZN for \$3.4 Billion
News Corp and Telstra sold Foxtel Group, including Binge and Kayo, to DAZN for \$3.4 billion; News Corp receives \$578 million and a 6% DAZN stake, Telstra gets \$128 million and 3%; closing is expected in late 2024/25.
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Australian Tennis Legend Neil Fraser Dies at 91
Australian tennis legend Neil Fraser passed away at 91; he uniquely won Grand Slam singles, doubles, and mixed doubles titles in 1959 and 1960 and held the record for the longest Davis Cup captaincy at 24 years.
Australian Tennis Legend Neil Fraser Dies at 91
Australian tennis legend Neil Fraser passed away at 91; he uniquely won Grand Slam singles, doubles, and mixed doubles titles in 1959 and 1960 and held the record for the longest Davis Cup captaincy at 24 years.
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Crisafulli reverses stance on Brisbane 2032 Olympic stadium
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli reversed his pre-election pledge against a new stadium for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics, ordering a 100-day review concluding March 8 to determine its necessity, amid concerns about the seven years remaining before the Games.
Crisafulli reverses stance on Brisbane 2032 Olympic stadium
Queensland Premier David Crisafulli reversed his pre-election pledge against a new stadium for the 2032 Brisbane Olympics, ordering a 100-day review concluding March 8 to determine its necessity, amid concerns about the seven years remaining before the Games.
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Wests Tigers Face Fan Revolt Over Potential Magpies Replacement
Wests Tigers legend Ben Elias threatened a 100,000-strong fan protest if the club's majority owner, Holman Barnes Group, replaces the Wests Tigers with Wests Magpies, citing an undemocratic debenture system and disrespect for fans; the HBG denies these claims.
Wests Tigers Face Fan Revolt Over Potential Magpies Replacement
Wests Tigers legend Ben Elias threatened a 100,000-strong fan protest if the club's majority owner, Holman Barnes Group, replaces the Wests Tigers with Wests Magpies, citing an undemocratic debenture system and disrespect for fans; the HBG denies these claims.
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64% Bias Score