Racing

Beaudesert team celebrates hard-won racing victory

WINNING a race holds various meanings for different trainers. To some it might be another one on the pile. To James Hepworth it’s vindication and cause for serious celebrations. James and his partner Nicole Jackson live on a farm at Christmas...

Peter Foley

20 Nov 2024

Sport

Alex returns home with vital Qld racing role

ACCEPTING state-wide challenges in the racing industry is nothing new to high-achieving Ipswich administrator Alex Kitching. However, the latest role allows Kitching and his young family to return home after three years working in Victoria following...

David Lems

19 Jun 2024

State Politics

Secret event launches greyhound project

THE State Government is pushing ahead with the controversial $39 million Greater Brisbane Greyhound Centre at Purga and has appointed BMD Group to complete earthworks.

Brian Bennion

01 Mar 2023

State Politics

$39M greyhound track set for Purga, despite protests

THE State Government has ignored a 73,000-strong petition, 10,000 objections through Animal Liberation Queensland and opposition from Ipswich Labor MP Jennifer Howard to approve the $39 million Greater Brisbane Greyhound Centre at Purga.

Brian Bennion

14 Sep 2022

Racing

Action packed family fun day at Marburg racetrack

THE Easter Sunday Fun Day at the Marburg racetrack is on again this year.

Elizabeth Kington

13 Apr 2022