Trainer Kelly Schweida thinks he has a Queensland Oaks filly on his hands in the promising Autumngirl … but recent wet weather has put her ‘way behind the eight-ball’ as she prepares to return to the races on Saturday.
Trainer Ciaron Maher has patiently waited for a wet track for the return of stakes-winning colt Perspiration and gets ideal conditions at Warwick Farm.
Incredible photos have captured the moment a truck driver was rescued from floodwaters, as severe weather smashes the country.
Anthony Albanese has been accused of neglecting regional Australia, as southwestern Outback Queensland faces the worst flooding in years.
Saturday night was eerily similar to last year’s preliminary final – but this time it was domination in slow motion by the Lions. So, what does it really tell us about the Cats? DAN BATTEN looks for the answer.
Melbourne’s fluctuating conditions conspired against the push to break the 100m 10-second barrier, as Claudia Hollingsworth showed why she is one of Australia’s top prospects in year.
Residents in parts of the Gold Coast have been warned to “take action” to survive, as wild weather and flooding continues to inundate Queensland.
Saturday’s Doomben races are the latest racing victim of the weather events which have struck Queensland in 2025.
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Wild photos have shed light on conditions as one state is smashed by rain, with severe weather and flood warnings issued ahead of another soggy week.
A little help from the weather gods could hold the key to classy campaigner Amenable ending a frustrating run of outs in the Group 3 Doncaster Prelude at Rosehill.
A major airline will slash fares to this Aussie state to promote tourism and recovery in the wake of several devastating weather events.
One Aussie state will cop heavy rain and severe weather across Wednesday while the remainder of the nation remains clear.
Heavy rainfall continues to batter one Australian state, with some areas expecting more than 300mm of rain and more flooding.
Millions of residents have been warned to stay inside as potentially a “year’s worth of rain” passes over a major Aussie state.
Several communities still recovering from the aftermath of ex-tropical Cyclone Alfred are now facing the risk of renewed flooding.
The wine grape harvest is looking like one for the ages, with hot weather driving yields down but quality up, in one of the shortest vintages on record.
Melbourne’s weather has wreaked havoc on the Australian Grand Prix, but Oscar Piastri says there’s no-one to blame but him, as his day ended in disaster – unlike his teammate Lando Norris.
Health authorities have warned of a dangerous insect-borne virus after Cyclone Alfred’s extreme weather created ideal breeding conditions.
The AFL says the risk of weather and the short turn around gave it no other option but to deny SACA the chance to play the Sheffield Shield cricket final on the Adelaide Oval.
Multiple suspicious packages with unknown contents have washed up on Aussie shores following a wild weather event, sparking a major police operation.
A much-anticipated aviation customer rights charter may offer less protection than current consumer law and doesn’t specify instant refunds, which Choice says is a glaring omission.
Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister Patrick Gorman has questioned the wisdom and timing of Malcolm Turnbull’s criticism of US president Donald Trump, labeling the comments ‘immature’.
The unusually southern hit Tropical Cyclone Alfred made has sparked a call for a huge shake-up to Australian home building.
Donald Trump has slammed Malcolm Turnbull after the former prime minister warned the US’s poor treatment of its allies was providing ‘an opportunity’ for Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Brisbane’s mayor blasts suggestions cyclone threat is being overhyped, saying rainfall of 700mm across city is likely; blackouts increasing and mobile phone services hit; door-knockers attend 9000 southeast Queensland homes in high-risk zones.
Gold Coast and Essendon will play twice in one round after the AFL confirmed where the postponed fixtures from Opening Round will be played.
Authorities are warning millions to brace for worsening conditions from Tropical Cyclone Alfred, more than 24 hours before the category 2 storm is expected to cross the coast.
The latest update shows emergency evacuation orders have been issued to Northern Rivers residents with just three hours’ notice; Queensland Premier David Crisafulli vows to reconnect power to areas already affected.
Cyclones are not all made equal and the 300km system off the Queensland coast is shaping up to be a monster.
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