Brad Belford is expecting Federal Remark to reach the same lofty heights he found in Brisbane while back in his familiar Townsville surroundings in the coming weeks. The 3yo will be one to beat in race eight over 498m tonight. racingqueensland.com.au/news/2025/07-j…

Michael Boody says he was pleasantly surprised with Sing My Song's debut performance, winning his Rockhampton Maiden 1000 Heat by 4 1/4 lengths last week. But the 19-month-old dog will start from box 6 in a step up in difficulty for tonight's final. racingqueensland.com.au/news/2025/07-j…

Libertarians Victoria 🌸 David Limbrick MP 🌸 says he will oppose Victoria's proposed state-based Indigenous Voice, concerned at the cost taxpayers will bear. FULL STORY HERE: theepochtimes.com/world/as-debt-…

Seriously, if you want better politics, we should raise the voting age to 30.

Kevin Loughrey, who ran as a candidate for Richmond in this year's federal election, says it's time to consider reforms to the electoral system. He wants the voting age increased from 18 to 21, as the UK lowered its minimum age to 16. HERE'S WHY: theepochtimes.com/world/army-col…

An accountant says he now has to think twice before going to some places in his neighbourhood after a man shouting "Allahu Akbar" stabbed a person in the chest and neck. FULL DETAILS: theepochtimes.com/world/this-sho…

She might be smaller in stature compared to plenty of her opponents, but Bossy Miss Bliss certainly doesn't lack heart. And this is why she's expected to be competitive in Race 5 at Open level over 510m at Rockhampton on Wed night. chasenews.com.au/she-may-be-sma…

Greta Thomson has been pleasantly surprised at how Jackknifed has adapted to sprinting over 380m. She expects him to run well again in a fifth-grade final at Townsville on Friday. HERE'S WHY: racingqueensland.com.au/news/2025/07-j…

Institute of Public Affairs Daniel Wild is concerned higher energy fees - due to Net Zero - will continue to wear away Aust manufacturing industries responsible for basic materials such as nickel, plastics & fertiliser. If we continue on this path rolling blackouts will come. theepochtimes.com/world/think-ta…

The leak of Treasury documents earlier this month - urging restraint on government spending - should be another "banana republic" warning for Australian lawmakers. theepochtimes.com/world/leaked-t…

Experienced Gracemere trainer Jeff Kuhl knows the Race 8 Free For All over 407m at Rockhampton on Wednesday night has no shortage of quality chasers. But he also believes his 4yo dog Heffernan Bale will not let him down in good company. chasenews.com.au/kuhls-veteran-…

Park Ridge trainer Jedda Cutlack says she'll need to show some patience when it comes to the maturity of her litter siblings Racketeering and Smoky Chipotle, both in a maiden final at Capalaba on Sunday. HERE'S WHY: chasenews.com.au/patience-is-th…

CROSSBOW 🏹 Ben Melham and Chris Waller combine to take the first of the season at Flemington as Crossbow breaks his maiden in style! Ben melham Chris Waller Racing Star Thoroughbreds

Robert Lound believes Gigantor is capable of hitting a patch of form just like his litter brother Jackknifed going into race eight at Townsville on Tuesday night. HERE'S WHY: racingqueensland.com.au/news/2025/08-a…

A group opposed to a large-scale offshore wind farm development in the Illawarra region has hailed the collective effort of its community after BlueFloat Energy pulled out of the federal government-approved project. FULL STORY HERE: theepochtimes.com/world/resident…

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Chris Bowen just claimed that "Just recently, for example, renewables overtook coal as the largest source of electricity for India." That is not even close to being true. Last year coal produced 75% of India's electricity. Solar and wind were just 10%. Hydro was another 7.5%.

Nessa knew by waving an Australian flag just metres away from a big pro-Palestine rally that it could have been seen as provocative. She ended up being egged for the second time. Here, she explains why she believes there's so much anger around right now: theepochtimes.com/world/grandmot…

Victorian farmers have united against an impending state law that will override land owners' rights, so that renewable energy companies can enter private properties and install wind turbines. Land owners face massive fines if they don't comply. FULL STORY: theepochtimes.com/world/farmer-s…

Mark Partland believes Winnie Rumble is capable of maintaining her good form in the Errol Waters Memorial Final over 498m at Townsville tonight. HERE'S WHY: racingqueensland.com.au/news/2025/08-a…