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Chris Minns’ chief of staff argues court should not be able to compel him to give evidence to parliamentary inquiry

James Cullen took legal action to avoid facing an inquiry examining the leaking of confidential material on the proposed sale of Rosehill racecourse

The Guardian - AU · Dec 10, 2025

Chris Minns’ chief of staff in constitutional showdown with parliament over 120-year-old law

James Cullen, who was summonsed to appear before Rosehill inquiry, says 1901 law that enables parliament to compel witnesses is unconstitutional

The Guardian - AU · Oct 9, 2025

Blow to Minns as turf club votes down plan to sell Sydney racecourse to NSW to build 25,000 homes

Premier says he is ‘disappointed’ after Rosehill decision and ‘it feels like a golden opportunity has slipped through our fingers’

The Guardian - AU · May 27, 2025

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All bets are off as racecourse housing plan runs race

A controversial proposal to transform Rosehill Gardens into a mega housing metropolis has been rejected by members of the Australian Turf Club.

AAP · May 27, 2025

Historic racecourse tipped to go into public hands

A 140-year-old racecourse could be put in public hands for a $5 billion price tag as part of a plan to turn the pivotal site into a "mini city".

AAP · Mar 13, 2025

Rosehill racecourse report referred to NSW corruption watchdog as ‘unanswered questions’ remain

Inquiry makes Icac referral after finding government did not follow proper process in early stages of bid to develop racecourse into 25,000 homes

The Guardian - AU · Dec 6, 2024

All Rosehill housing facts not yet out, premier warns

The racing community has been urged to hold judgment on a plan to rip up a historic track as the NSW premier defends his friendship with the plan's instigator.

AAP · Aug 12, 2024

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Peter V’Landys clashes with Mark Latham after telling inquiry ‘cheats’ and ‘liars’ are seeking to smear him

Latham had used parliamentary privilege to accuse Racing NSW chief of ‘regulatory abuse’ amid sale of Rosehill racecourse to private developers

The Guardian - AU · Aug 9, 2024

Racing boss hits out at 'cheats' in racecourse fight

Racing NSW CEO Peter V'landys has attacked "cheats and undesirables" seeking to undermine him amid a battle over the future of Sydney's Rosehill racecourse.

AAP · Aug 8, 2024

Nine Entertainment journalists vote for industrial action – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Jul 22, 2024

Rosehill development plan a 'hijack': Gai Waterhouse

Champion racehorse trainer Gai Waterhouse says a controversial plan to offload Sydney's Rosehill racecourse is like putting Bondi Beach up for sale.

AAP · Jul 22, 2024

Looming Rosehill deadline won't scupper home plans: NSW

A proposal to turn a century-old racecourse into 25,000 homes has been criticised as a "thought bubble" as a deadline for documents loom.

AAP · Mar 1, 2024

Rosehill owner bets big on $5b housing, metro plan

Turning a historic Sydney racetrack into homes for 55,000 people became a compelling opportunity once a $500 million metro station was put on the table.

AAP · Dec 6, 2023

Rosehill racecourse could be turned into 25,000 homes in Metro West revamp

NSW premier Chris Minns hails ‘once-in-a-generation opportunity’ to maximise housing and add new stations along Metro route

The Guardian - AU · Dec 6, 2023

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Newcastle Herald · Dec 4, 2022

Rod Northam eyes Country Championships with Rosehill winner The Dramatist

Scone trainer Rod Northam will weigh up one more run for The Dramatist before saving him for the Country Championships after his impressive finish to win the Highway Handicap at Rosehill.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 21, 2022

Bucktown: Deer herd finds urban refuge at Rosehill Cemetery

There are few complaints about the deer, if you don’t mind them munching the fresh flowers.

Newcastle Herald · Nov 12, 2022

Vilana delivers second Hunter win for Godolphin, family and Nash Rawiller at Newcastle

Vilana gave Godolphin, his bloodline and jockey Nash Rawiller, a second win in the $1 million The Hunter (1300m) on Saturday at Newcastle with a fighting effort to overhaul In The Congo. A half-brother to inaugural 2019 Hunter winner Savatiano, Vilana was backed into $4.80 favouritism and found a perfect…

Newcastle Herald · Nov 12, 2022

King Frankel dominates The Beauford at Newcastle on Hunter day

King Frankel will go for a break and be aimed at the group 1 Sydney Cup (3200m) in the autumn after dominating the second edition of the $300,000 The Beauford (2300m) at Newcastle on Saturday. A scratching after becoming fractious in the barriers at Rosehill last week, King Frankel showed…

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Newcastle Herald · Nov 3, 2022

Shine Your Light giving trainer Cassandra Stummer golden chance in tough time

Having a live chance in a $1 million race should be pure excitement for a young Hunter Valley trainer like Cassandra Stummer. However, for the mother of three from Muswellbrook, Shine Your Light's lead-up to Saturday's Golden Gift (1100m) at Rosehill has been "a nice little distraction" after a frightening…

Newcastle Herald · Oct 31, 2022

Newcastle trainer Kris Lees leading Cup day dream team for inaugural Big Dance

A Lloyd Williams-owned favourite with Frankie Dettori aboard in a big race on the first Tuesday in November. It's a dream scenario for Newcastle trainer Kris Lees that in years gone by would suggest he's in the running for a first Melbourne Cup win. But while Lees' hopes of a…

Newcastle Herald · Sep 23, 2022

David Atkins counting on better start for Promitto in Golden Rose

Newcastle trainer David Atkins is confident Promitto can defy the odds in the $1 million Golden Rose Stakes (1400m) if he can nail the start on Saturday at Rosehill.

The Guardian - US · Sep 16, 2022

Do Revenge review – biting Netflix comedy updates Strangers on a Train

Camila Mendes and Maya Hawke play teens swapping revenge plots in this enjoyable, if overlong, throwback teen comedy

Newcastle Herald · Aug 29, 2022

Hawkes stable look for Magic moment at Newcastle

Three-year-old colt Magic, a close second to Best Of Bordeaux in the group 2 Silver Slipper in February, travels to Newcastle on Tuesday for his second start this preparation. Magic resumed on August 18 in an 1100m Hawkesbury maiden on a Good 4 track and settled a long way back…

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