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Australia's annual inflation rate has hit 7%, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics latest quarterly figures.

Racing Victoria confirms 2024-25 dates for Ballarat Cup and other Ballarat Turf Club meetings. Stay updated on Victorian horse racing with our coverage.

New Zealand harness racing lost one of its iconic owners in the early hours of Sunday morning with Terry McDonald succumbing to his health ailments in his hospice bed at the age of 83. Somewhat serendipitously, in the afternoon that preceded his passing, McDonald was in the winning ownership of Tower Of Love (Johnny Rock)

There have been some positive moonbeams shining out of the Budget to date, but there’s bound to be a darker side illuminated by Peter Dutton in his Budget reply tonight.

Those visiting Pike Place over the weekend may have been met with disappointment, as the original Starbucks had to close over vandalism.

A finance academic has suggested that Australians help the Reserve Bank to beat inflation to reduce interest rates by cutting spending and creating a “DIY recession”!

KFC Malaysia closed multiple outlets amidst economic challenges linked to Israel-Palestine boycotts. Reports reveal that over 100 out of the 600 stores in the country have been affected.

Is Labor giving into the anti-competitive actions of unions that hurt productivity, push up costs and interest rates, and kill jobs?

For anyone wanting a rate cut, the March quarter CPI number wasn’t good. Some economists have ruled out any cut this year, while one forecaster is tipping three rate rises!

At the Waikato Bay of Plenty harness racing meeting last night young Cambridge horseman Zev Meredith recorded his first training win with Boss Kenny (Majestic Son). Meredith stepped the seven year old away nicely and he led for the entire trip, holding on to beat Taylad To Use (Used To Me) by three quarters of