‘Murphy’s law’ gambling ad ban to be rejected in favour of caps

‘Murphy’s law’ gambling ad ban to be rejected in favour of caps

Gambling advertisements are likely to remain on TV as the Albanese government prepares to reject a blanket ban in favour of lesser restrictions.

  • byPaul Sakkal

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Ledecky’s stone-faced response to question about Michael Phelps being a ‘tosser’
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Ledecky’s stone-faced response to question about Michael Phelps being a ‘tosser’

The US swimming legend is out to trash Australia’s opening night in the pool by upsetting Ariarne Titmus in the 400m freestyle.

  • byAndrew Webster
Why a 20-team NRL competition solves rugby league’s biggest problems
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Why a 20-team NRL competition solves rugby league’s biggest problems

PNG and the Perth Bears are a lock – but the identity of the third new franchise is anyone’s guess.

  • byAndrew Webster
Racing NSW,Tabcorp end $6 million lawsuit days before McLachlan starts new role

Racing NSW,Tabcorp end $6 million lawsuit days before McLachlan starts new role

The former AFL supremo will have one less issue to worry about when he starts at the ASX-listed giant after a potentially long and costly court case was discontinued.

  • byAdam Pengilly
Former Greyhound Racing NSW boss fought to keep women from exclusive club

Former Greyhound Racing NSW boss fought to keep women from exclusive club

Rob Macaulay was one of the members of the Australian Club who fiercely opposed a push to admit women.

  • byKishor Napier-Raman andStephen Brook
The NRL wants the Top Gun of video refs in the bunker. It can’t come quick enough
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NRL 2024

The NRL wants the Top Gun of video refs in the bunker. It can’t come quick enough

Wayne Bennett spoke for many when he criticised the NRL over its matchday officiating. Changes are coming,but will they satisfy coaches,players and fans?

  • byAndrew Webster
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‘I know who the boss is’:Gillon McLachlan primed for showdown with Peter ‘Showbags’ V’landys

‘I know who the boss is’:Gillon McLachlan primed for showdown with Peter ‘Showbags’ V’landys

Gillon McLachlan can expect to see much more of his old footy code sparring partner Peter V’Landys now he is running Tabcorp.

  • byKishor Napier-Raman andNoel Towell
Marriage of expedience:Politis,Bears in bed with Perth to push expansion case

Marriage of expedience:Politis,Bears in bed with Perth to push expansion case

The NRL’s expansion road map has taken a turn,with a Perth consortium hoping to leapfrog Papua New Guinea’s bid – and it’s got Nick Politis in its corner.

  • byAdam Pengilly
ATC board could be toppled over Rosehill housing deal as civil war erupts in racing

ATC board could be toppled over Rosehill housing deal as civil war erupts in racing

“Mistrust”,“scaremongering” and “interference”:the proposed sale of Rosehill Racecourse to make way for 25,000 new homes could fall apart as influential racing figures fight back against the deal.

  • byMichael McGowan
V’landys says he will have final say on turning Rosehill Racecourse into housing
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V’landys says he will have final say on turning Rosehill Racecourse into housing

Powerful racing boss Peter V’landys says there is “no conspiracy” over his connection to the plan to turn the racetrack into a “mini-city” of 25,000 new homes.

  • byMichael McGowan
‘It will unify the country’:Security minister assures NRL players PNG will be safe
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‘It will unify the country’:Security minister assures NRL players PNG will be safe

In a wide-ranging interview,the country’s security minister spoke passionately about the “transformative” impact a team based in Port Moresby would have.

  • byAndrew Webster