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New Grandstand for Flemington

The Andrews Labor Government today announced a $10 million funding boost for a new world-class grandstand at the Flemington racecourse, as part of this year’s Melbourne Cup Carnival launch. “The new Flemington Grandstand will create hundreds of new jobs during the construction phase and, once completed, it will ensure Victoria remains one of the top…

Australian metropolitan racecourse stamp issue

Australia will be releasing stamp issue that honors the four major Australian metropolitan racecourses the lion’s share of Group 1 races are run. Australia Post Philatelic Manager Michael Zsolt said, “Horseracing is one of the country’s most popular spectator sports, and this stamp issue comes just in time for spring racing season. We trust collectors…