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The Liberal Party has lost the advantage of incumbency in Flinders. So, what do voters want from Greg Hunt’s replacement?

The Liberal Party has lost the advantage of incumbency in Flinders. So, what do voters want from Greg Hunt’s replacement?

Gambling addiction ‘society’s blind spot’ ALTHOUGH gambling has become part of mainstream society, deeply entrenched within the Aussie culture, it has many losers. “For most, gambling is fun, but for others a loss can be devastating,” Peninsula Voice chairperson Peter Orton said. In a bid to highlight gambling’s downside Peninsula Voice has organised a forum next month called Is gambling harm our blind spot? “Gambling has a built-in addictive component and to break the cycle can be extremely challenging,” Mr Orton said. “The glib advertising statement that you should gamble ...

Gambling seen as blind spot ALTHOUGH gambling has become part of mainstream society, deeply entrenched within Australian culture, it has many losers. “For most, gambling is fun, but for others a loss can be devastating,” Peninsula Voice chairperson Peter Orton said. In a bid to highlight gambling’s downside Peninsula Voice has organised a forum next month called Is gambling harm our blind spot?    “Gambling has a built-in addictive component and to break the cycle can be extremely challenging,” Mr Orton said.  “The glib advertising statement that you should gamble responsibly ...

Thoroughbred prices bolting as Easter Yearling Sale surpasses $132 million FriFriday 9 This colt topped the Easter Yearling Sale selling for $2.5 million. ( Print text only Cancel Australian thoroughbred prices have been riding high this year and the Easter Yearling Sale in Sydney was no exception, grossing more than $132 million this week.  Key points: Easter Yearling Sale grossed $132 million, with an average price of $371,236 Easter Yearling Sale included the last of Redoute's Choice progeny  The top price at the sale was a colt by Snitzel which sold for $2.5 million. "It was just...