Sports Entertainment Group is poised to further increase its footprint across Australia's racing codes, following news of a proposed acquisition of TABradio.
The economic value Western Australia's racing industry exceeded $1 billion in the 2021-22 financial year, up more than $330 million against pre-pandemic figures.
Our weekly appointments wrap includes Natasha Monks, Nick Malone, Aaron McDonald, Elizabeth McLean, Leslie Crockett, Luis Prado, Ariel Bastian, Rob Hunt, Trevor Connell and Kerry Harris.
Our weekly appointments wrap includes Michael Lundberg, Clare Pope, Amanda Cox, Wieland Meyer, Catherine Milliner, Charlie Bass, Jennifer Halton and Michael Chan.
Racing and Wagering Western Australia chief executive Richard Burt has resigned to take up a new role running the diversified business interests of RWWA director Bob Fowler.
Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA) is withholding prize money to high-ranking bureaucrat Paul Whyte and his co-accused as the thoroughbred owners face accusations they stole tens of millions of dollars in taxpayer funds.
WA BUDGET: There are at least two parties interested in buying the TAB, with the state government committing to put part of the money raised towards replacing King Edward Memorial Hospital.
The state government has announced it will proceed with the sale of gaming agency TAB and introduce a new 15 per cent consumption tax on all betting in Western Australia.
The state government has completed its analysis of potential sale options of the TAB wagering business, with a two-phase consultation process with the racing industry now set to take place to determine a final outcome.
A $9 million plan to redevelop the Cannington Exhibition Centre and Showgrounds has hit a potential roadblock, with a key component of the proposal - a new Bunnings Warehouse at the Albany Highway site - forced back to the drawing board over traffic concerns.
Greyhounds WA's plans for a new track next to its existing home in Cannington have received a shot in the arm, with $13 million provided by Racing & Wagering Western Australia for the move.
