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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
The Federal Government has published a proposal for a cash mandate that will only apply to a legislated list of “essential” goods and services and give express permission to more than 97 per cent of businesses in Australia* to refuse to accept cash.

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
JUST when it seemed ANZ’s attempts to justify the closure a regional NSW branch in defiance of a condition of the Suncorp acquisition deal not to close any regional sites for three years could not get any more farcical, the bank has upped the ante.

Dale Webster
Sep 7, 20244 min read


ANZ blows up 'legally binding' Suncorp deal over Katoomba branch
ANZ chief executive Shayne Elliott made frequent mentions of “reputational risk” while giving evidence to the house standing committee investigating the big four banks in Canberra on Friday.

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


Showies soldier on as rain pays a surprise visit to the Ekka
THE Royal Queensland Show copped a drenching this year but this did not deter equestrian competitors who simply pulled on their oilskins...

Karen Cook
Aug 19, 20246 min read


Welsh breed goes on show at an event enjoyed by all ages
THE elegance and versatility of Welsh ponies and cobs has been showcased at the South Australian branch of the Welsh Pony and Cob Society...

Ty Manning
Aug 9, 20242 min read


Currency Creek on the money with new, growing event
WHILE the world’s eyes have been on Australia’s event riders at the Paris Olympics, eventing action at home hasn’t stopped. The Currency...

Ty Manning
Jul 30, 20242 min read


Phoebe fights back from injury to be part of team representing Australia
PHOEBE Roche has been chosen as part of the eight-person team to compete at the 2024 Virtus Open European Equestrian Championships in the...

Fran Cleland
Jul 7, 20242 min read


Interschool finals a grass-roots showcase of future stars
THE dressage and showjumping grand finals for this year’s Victorian Equestrian Interschool Series have been held over two huge days at...

Fran Cleland
Jul 7, 20242 min read


A win for the people as Australia's big banks finally go too far
IT is impossible to pinpoint an exact time when Australia’s big four banks turned on their regional customer base but May 24, 2024 will...

Dale Webster
Jun 30, 202423 min read


When money changes hands, independence is out the window
THE Commonwealth Bank has marked the Sunshine Coast again being named the fastest growing regional migration destination in Australia by...

Dale Webster
Jun 16, 20243 min read


Clubs head north to celebrate 70 years of championships
THIS year’s Pony Club Victoria state championships was very much a big sky event, with competitors and their crews heading north to...

Fran Cleland
Jun 14, 20243 min read
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