Michael Rodd News Today

we begin right here in washington d.c. where democrats and republicans are scrambling to close a deal on raising the federal debt limit. there is still no deal in place but as many lawmakers leave for a holiday weekend. president biden has hinted a deal might be not be too far away. with regards to the debt limit, things are looking good, im very optimistic. i hope we will have some clearer evidence tonight, before the clock strikes 12, that we have a deal. but it is very close and i a...

Craig Williams had extra motivation when urging Tiger Shark over the line at Doomben on Saturday, with the horses owner donating a chunk of the $81,000 winners cheque to the jockeys humanitarian efforts in Ukraine.

Check out all the highlights and lowlights from a massive Saturday of racing, highlighted by the All Aged and Champagne Stakes at Randwick, plus the $5m Quokka at Ascot in Perth.

<strong>Other lives:</strong> Producer and director of TV shows such as Whicker’s World, who became a campaigner for those living with dementia

Michael Blakstad will perhaps be best remembered for the popular science programme Tomorrow’s World, which he edited for a number of years.

Lachlan Scorse is making an encouraging recovery from brain injuries sustained in a fall at Taree. Read more about his progress and hopes of riding again.

Lachlan Scorse is making an encouraging recovery from brain injuries sustained in a fall at Taree. Read more about his progress and hopes of riding again.

Lachlan Scorse is making an encouraging recovery from brain injuries sustained in a fall at Taree. Read more about his progress and hopes of riding again.

Lachlan Scorse is making an encouraging recovery from brain injuries sustained in a fall at Taree. Read more about his progress and hopes of riding again.

Star Group 1-winning hoop making solid progress towards return