'Over the top': PM urges gambling inducement crackdown The prime minister has urged for a curtailing of inducements that keep people gambling online, arguing it feeds addictions. AAP · Aug 14
Australian families are losing loved ones to gambling. The industry’s ‘I know nothing’ defence beggars belief Australians are the biggest gambling losers in the world. Labor’s feeble ‘reforms’ aren’t close to good enough The Guardian - AU · Aug 8
Labor MPs urge Albanese to go harder on gambling reform amid illicit drug and sex worker allegations Louise Miller-Frost and Alicia Payne have vowed to push for further action after evidence from Sportsbet and Tabcorp this week The Guardian - AU · Aug 4
Afternoon Update: betting giants deny drug and sex worker allegations at inquiry; Alan Jones trial continues; and going down with the ship Sportsbet and Tabcorp say there is no evidence to substantiate claims made by anti-gambling campaigners The Guardian - AU · Aug 4
Sportsbet and Tabcorp deny allegations they sourced drugs and sex workers to encourage VIP clients to bet more Betting firms respond to claims made by anti-gambling campaigners Tim Costello and Luke Bateman at parliamentary inquiry The Guardian - AU · Aug 4
Betting firms shift blame to parents, other platforms Children being exposed to gambling advertisements and allegations of predatory inducements have been dismissed by major betting companies. AAP · Aug 3
Betting agency acknowledges fine, commits to improving A major gambling company has committed to deliver a 'whole of business transformation' following ongoing scrutiny from the communications watchdog. AAP · Jul 21
I spent many of my childhood weekends among gamblers in the local TAB. That seems almost quaint now With betting now accessible 24/7, the old bricks-and-mortar shops seem like a nostalgic relic from a gentler time The Guardian - AU · Jul 11
Staffbase announces 2026 global VOICES Award winners; winning work points to trust and adoption as employee experience’s new differentiators NEW YORK, June 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Staffbase, the first AI-native employee experience platform, today announced the winners of its 2026 VOICES Awards across four regional events representing the Americas, Asia Pacific and Japan, DACH, and UKIMEA. Taken together, this year’s winning programs point to a clear shift in… AAP · Jun 16
Shares drop, oil rebounds as US and Iran exchange fire Hopes of a deal to end the blockade of a key oil and gas transport route are hanging by a thread, following reports the US and Iran exchanged fire overnight. AAP · May 8
Change in Sportsbet policy engulfs AFL identities amid scrutiny of gambling links A subtle tweak of policy by Sportsbet has embroiled a three-time premiership captain and an emerging female voice who judged last year’s Norm Smith medal The Guardian - AU · May 7
Miners lead Aussie shares higher on peace hopes Hopes of de-escalating tensions between the US and Iran have lifted investor sentiment, boosting mining stocks as energy and utilities tumble. AAP · May 7
Punters take some skin off but gambling giant wagers on Wagering giant Tabcorp has absorbed the $10 million impact of winning punters in the first half of 2025/26, thanks to the diversification of its business. AAP · Feb 25
‘The world betting game’: is football more susceptible to match-fixing in Australia? Integrity experts are concerned over the strength of laws in parts of the country, with the 2026 Women’s Asian Cup deemed particularly vulnerable The Guardian - AU · Aug 20, 2025
AAP · Jul 25, 2025 'Popular' bets fail punters as inducements questioned The ways gambling companies induce people to bet more than they otherwise would are being questioned, along with the opaque nature of promotions.
AAP · Jun 16, 2025 Betting giant fined millions for 'VIP' spam splurge An investigation by the communications watchdog revealed Tabcorp sent thousands of texts to VIP members without a way for customers to opt out.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 14, 2025 Tabcorp ‘clearly emboldened’ by government inaction on gambling ads, David Pocock says Betting giant plans to renovate gaming rooms and increase use of promotions to attract more gamblers to pubs and venues
AAP · Apr 10, 2025 War of offensive words among Tabcorp executives A former Tabcorp chief executive has accused the company's high-profile directors of sexist remarks after he was sacked over an alleged sleazy comment.
AAP · Feb 2, 2025 Mystery money for MPs shines light on 'dark' donations Independents want greater transparency into who is bankrolling political parties, with the origins of almost half of donations a mystery.
AAP · Nov 12, 2024 Tabcorp served up fine for taking illegal tennis bets Tabcorp has paid a more than $260,000 fine for accepting bets during 69 tennis matches while the sporting event was under way.
AAP · Oct 14, 2024 Pub giant fined $177k over underage gambling breaches An underage teen was allowed to gamble for more than a year across five Melbourne venues, leading to a six-figure fine for a pub giant.
AAP · Aug 28, 2024 Shares recoup losses to end flat as Aussie dollar rises The ASX200 finished 0.2 points higher after being down as many as 62 points in morning trading, while the Australian dollar briefly traded over 68 US cents.
AAP · Aug 22, 2024 Record fine for Tabcorp over gambling rule breaches Tabcorp has been issued a multi-million dollar fine from Victoria's gambling watchdog following repeated breaches of betting harm and licence rules.
AAP · Jun 18, 2024 Gambling role for former football chief raises red flag The appointment of a former football boss to lead a wagering giant has raised concerns about close links between sport and the gambling industry.
AAP · Jun 16, 2024 Ex-AFL CEO McLachlan to head gambling giant Tabcorp Former AFL chief executive Gillon McLachlan has been announced as the new head of gambling company Tabcorp.