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Latest news: Flat Racing
Outback racing bug bites hard into veteran caller again
A legendary outback Queensland race caller says he got the bug as a child, having called his first race at 14 - and one outback town keeps calling him back.
7 hours ago
Mates jump at Green Shadows to get bus to Birdsville
A man who races yabbies and auctions goldfish couldn't resist a stake in a nag that never made it in the city, but is a red-hot chance in the dust and dirt.
21 hours ago
Brotherly bond key to Birdsville Races epic journey
From bare-back pony rides in the bush to the iconic Birdsville Races in the outback, three trainer brothers have forged a bond through their love of horses.
Sep 06, 2025
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Outback ice-cream van serves sweet joy amid sorrow
The Gee Whiz ice-cream van is a popular stop for perspiring punters at Birdsville, part of one man's mission to bring happiness after the death of his wife.
Sep 06, 2025
The sport of kings, mates and memories in Birdsville
The Birdsville Races, which started as a meet for outback drovers, has become a bucket-list trip for old mates making new memories in the desert dust and heat.
Sep 05, 2025
Check out, but the Birdsville Hotel never leaves you
The Birdsville Hotel is a bucket-list item for many Australian travellers, who are drawn by its remote location and a history rich with outback stories.
Sep 05, 2025
Via Sistina shoots to Melbourne Cup favouritism
Chris Waller-trained mare Via Sistina is the new Melbourne Cup favourite following a record-breaking performance in her Cox Plate victory.
Oct 27, 2024
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'It's in our blood': the ties that bind in Birdsville
The small outback town of Birdsville's population swells from 110 people to thousands for the iconic races, which are celebrating their 142nd year.
Sep 05, 2024
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