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How the Bendigo showgrounds project became a sports rort (without the sport)
ABOVE: This year's Victorian Agricultural Shows Saddle Horse Championships at the Bendigo Showgrounds attracted more than 300 entries...
Dale Webster
13 minutes ago13 min read


Plan confirms sports funding not being used for sports pavilion
ABOVE: From the 2019 Bendigo Showgrounds Master Plan - the proposed sports pavilion in the equestrian precinct (circled top) and the...
Dale Webster
5 days ago3 min read


Open letter to Victorian Planning Minister: Bendigo showgrounds redevelopment
ABOVE: Minister for Regional Development Jaclyn Symes gave the City of Greater Bendigo a $50,000 grant in 2019 to develop a master plan...
Dale Webster
Apr 45 min read


Strathalbyn puts on a show that would make Jim proud
ABOVE: Courtney Munro was on fire riding her aptly named Jen Jan Dracarys. Picture: TY MANNING THE Jim Dunn Memorial Show continues to...
Ty Manning
Apr 14 min read


Sporting group blows whistle on showgrounds consultation failure
ABOVE: An artist's impression of the new pavilion at the Bendigo Showgrounds. WHO would have thought ping pong could get the Victorian...
Dale Webster
Mar 276 min read


Horse groups have grounds for complaint over planning schemozzle
ABOVE: The arena plan released this week showing where the new fence line will be. THE Bendigo Showgrounds – home of the Victorian...
Dale Webster
Mar 225 min read


ANZ at cashless tipping point after fundamental change to bank business model
ABOVE: ANZ chief executive Shayne Elliott was questioned about the removal of cash service from his banks by Labor MP Tania Lawrence...
Dale Webster
Mar 178 min read


New talent on display as SA showcases rising stars
ABOVE: Champion small show hunter galloway Contredance and Annabelle Richardson. Picture: TY MANNING THE 2025 Rising Star Show in South...
Ty Manning
Mar 104 min read


Crookwell showcases talent, quality across all sections
ABOVE: Supreme hack of Crookwell Show 2025 was Timothy Hadlow’s Rhythm. Picture: LORELLE MERCER YOU have to admire an agricultural show...
Fran Cleland
Feb 263 min read


With a plan and good attitudes, Croydon pulls off a perfect show
ABOVE: Jessica Dertell riding Cherie and Zali Mills’ Royal Diamond Jubilee. Picture: DEREK O’LEARY CROYDON is one of the state’s classic...
Fran Cleland
Feb 172 min read


Hot competition at the VAS championships in Bendigo
ABOVE: The final judging in the Alabar Hero series final for ridden Standardbreds. Picture: DALE WEBSTER AFTER a year of collecting...
Dale Webster
Feb 116 min read


Hard NO to cash mandate that will do more harm than good
ABOVE: Submissions to this consultation close on Friday. Statement of position on Federal Government Cash Mandate proposal The Federal...
Dale Webster
Feb 105 min read


Big classes, perfect conditions for SHCV horse of the year
ABOVE: Ali Kent rode the Pihan family’s Parklane to win both the newcomer hack and preliminary hack classes. Picture: DEREK O’LEARY THE...
Fran Cleland
Feb 34 min read


Does the Treasurer have a god complex or is he just trying to avoid the really hard reforms?
THE Senate inquiry into regional bank closures, which delivered its final report in May this year, was an important investigation by...
Dale Webster
Nov 18, 20244 min read


NZ course designer helps Adelaide Royal deliver the goods
THE 2024 Royal Adelaide Show’s show jumping competition has once again proven why it is considered one of Australia’s premier equestrian...
Ty Manning
Sep 30, 20242 min read


ANZ's bid to outsmart Suncorp contract reaches new low
ABOVE: From ANZ's response to a customer complaint over the Katoomba closure dated September 6, 2024. JUST when it seemed ANZ’s attempts...
Dale Webster
Sep 7, 20244 min read


ANZ blows up 'legally binding' Suncorp deal over Katoomba branch
ABOVE: ANZ chief executive Shayne Elliott after telling Economics Committee chairman Daniel Mulino for the second time that ANZ had...
Dale Webster
Sep 2, 20245 min read


'Queenie' shows off her diva moves to take the sashes
FOAL shows fill the time after the big autumn shows stop and finish just before the breeders decide which of their “ducklings” will...
Fran Cleland
Aug 22, 20242 min read


Dream surface, inviting courses make Mount Gambier a winner
ABOVE: Lamoza Velisha and Masterson NZ flying through their show jumping round of the CCN1*. They went on to finish in fourth place...
Ty Manning
Aug 22, 20243 min read


From the flamboyant to fluffy, dressage gets its spring on
SPRING is in the air and with the Olympic dressage watched and rewatched, inspiration has flourished. New, young horses and ponies are...
Fran Cleland
Aug 21, 20242 min read
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