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News.com.au
31 minutes ago
- News.com.au
Australian Turf Club partners with Hong Kong Jockey Club in landmark deal for their slot in The Everest
The Australian Turf Club's decision to lease their Everest slot to Hong Kong Jockey Club for at least two years is a coup for Sydney racing. The deal ensures that barring injury or some unforeseen circumstance, the world's number one-ranked racehorse, Hong Kong's superstar sprinter Ka Ying Rising, will contest the Group 1 $20 million The TAB Everest at Royal Randwick on October 18. Hall of Fame trainer David Hayes has also indicated Ka Ying Rising will stay in Sydney for the $3 million Russell Balding Stakes (1300m) at Rosehill Gardens two weeks later. ATC will benefit financially from the World Pool, the international commingling parimutuel betting operation which is managed by HKJC and will be available to punters on Everest Day. There is also speculation the World Pool will be added to more Sydney race meetings next season, most notably Golden Slipper Day which boasts five Group 1 races. HKJC executive director of racing, Andrew Harding, told Hong Kong media the club has secured the ATC's Everest slot for two years with an option to extend. 'For this year, the club will use the slot to enable Ka Ying Rising to take part in The Everest,'' Harding told South China Morning Post. 'In future years, we will use the slot to either facilitate a Hong Kong horse running or to target Australian or New Zealand sprinters to come onto the Hong Kong International races after The Everest.'' â– â– â– â– â– Ka Ying Rising joins Briasa (slot holders Max Whitby, Neil Werrett and Col Madden) and Private Harry (Yulong) as confirmed Everest starters. Sunshine In Paris, owned by Everest slot-holder John Camilleri of Fairway Thoroughbreds, is also being set for the big race. The world’s best sprinter is coming to Australia! Ka Ying Rising will race for new slot-holder the Hong Kong Jockey Club ðŸ¤� Here he is making it 12-straight wins, dominating the Chairman’s Sprint ðŸ'¥ â€' SKY Racing (@SkyRacingAU) June 4, 2025 This leaves eight slots remaining and competition for an Everest start will be fierce – but not everyone is happy. A leading Sydney trainer contacted At The Track incensed that ATC had not used their slot for an 'ATC trained horse'. 'Surely that's the idea of a slot,'' the trainer said. 'That's like Wayne Bennett picking a player from another club for the grand final. What a disgrace.'' The trainer's disappointment is understandable but the financial benefits to ATC for leasing their slot HKJC and having the World Pool alignment on Everest Day is considerable, and the club wants the best possible field for the world's richest turf race so securing Ka Ying Rising was the number one priority. â– â– â– â– â– Is Coolmore's three-year-old filly Minnie Hauk, winner of the English Oaks yesterday, the most valuable potential broodmare still racing? Minnie Hauk, a daughter of English superhorse Franke l and closely related on her dam's side to another champion, Kingman, was purchased for about $A4 million as a yearling at the Goffs Orby Sale and her Oaks win means she is now a priceless broodmare once her racing days are over. Minnie Hauk takes the Oaks (G1)! â€' IFHA's Longines World's Best Racehorse Rankings (@worldsbesthorse) June 6, 2025 The regally-bred Minnie Hauk gave Irish training genius Aidan O'Brien his 11th Oaks win when she defeated her stablemate Whirl. â– â– â– â– â– The US triple crown isn't on the line but the final leg of the famous series, the Belmont Stakes, takes on special significance with the return clash of Godolphin's Sovereignty and Coolmore's Journalism in New York on Sunday morning. Sovereignty won an epic Kentucky Derby from Journalism last month but missed the second leg, the Preakness Stakes. In his absence, Journalism scored an incredible Preakness win and is early favourite with TAB Fixed Odds for the Belmont at $2.60 with Sovereignty pressing at $2.80.
News.com.au
an hour ago
- News.com.au
Despite what some experts say, Australia's crisis of baby-faced criminals committing violent offences isn't ‘overblown'
In the early hours of February 21, an elderly couple was asleep inside their home in the sleepy Cairns suburb of Manunda when a trio of teenagers allegedly broke in. The frightened woman was led into a room and allegedly raped by two of the boys, aged 15 and 16, while the other 15-year-old held her husband at knifepoint. Police arrested the youths the next day, and they were charged with multiple offences. For the Queensland Government, it was clear proof its controversial 'Adult Crime, Adult Time' youth justice reforms were necessary – and needed to go even further. 'I don't think crime anywhere in the state is acceptable at the level it is, but in the Far North at the moment, it's horrendous and it's ripping the heart and soul out of a beautiful part of the state,' Queensland Premier David Crisafulli told reporters at the time. In the months since, politicians in other parts of the country have responded to equally alarming incidents with promises of legislative crackdowns. In the Northern Territory in April, tougher bail laws were flagged following the alleged murder of 71-year-old shopkeeper Linford Feick by a teenager who had been bailed just six days earlier. And in Victoria late last month, the sale of machetes was swiftly banned after a violent brawl allegedly involving heavily armed youths in a Melbourne shopping centre – the latest in a string of knife-related attacks. For some experts, while appalling, serious offences like these are overwhelmingly uncommon and the so-called youth crime crisis has been overblown by some politicians and media commentators. In a submission to a senate inquiry in October, the Parenting and Family Research Alliance said juvenile offending rates between 2009 and 2023 had fallen by 42 per cent nationally, although it noted 'concerns' about a 'subset of youth' engaged in serious crime. That's the part opponents of youth justice crackdowns are missing, police and welfare sources from Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria told – worryingly young offenders are committing increasingly violent crimes in communities across the country. 'The do-gooders point to graphs and say there's no problem, but when a drugged-out kid steals a car and smashes it into a family and kills them or rapes a pensioner in her bed, they look the other way,' a senior community figure, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, said. 'You can show me all the data you like but the fact is we have a problem here and we need to do something about it. The system isn't working. It's broken.' A litany of horror stories A number of serious alleged crimes involving especially young offenders have been chronicled across the country already this year. In March, two boys aged 13 and 14 allegedly stole a car from a home in Port Stephens in New South Wales before crashing it and fleeing the scene. The younger child was allegedly behind the wheel. A 13-year-old boy was out on bail for other offences when he allegedly threatened two women with a knife during a carjacking in Cranbourne in Melbourne in February. The same month, a 16-year-old male who had faced a total of 65 charges in the previous few years was granted bail over two alleged home invasions and car thefts in suburban Melbourne. When arrested by police, he was found with a machete, fishing knife and baseball bat. Also in February, a mob of teens allegedly attacked a shopping centre security guard in Bendigo, Victoria, kicking him and stomping on his head, before assaulting a member of the public who tried to intervene. Three males aged 14, 16 and 17, were arrested and charged. And the same month, a 17-year-old was allegedly driving unlicensed and under the influence of drugs when he struck and killed a 76-year-old man on a mobility scooter in Kingston, south of Brisbane. In January, dramatic footage emerged of the arrest of several youths who allegedly stole a Mercedes parked outside a Melbourne pub before ramming a police car. Among those allegedly crammed into the vehicle who attempted to flee were two boys aged 12 and 14, and two girls aged 16. That same month, Victoria Police arrested five male youths, ranging from 14 to 16, for an alleged attack on a 17-year-old who was left in a critical condition after being slashed with a machete during a 'prolonged assault'. And a 13-year-old boy from Yamanto, west of Brisbane, was in January charged with attempted murder after allegedly stabbing a supermarket worker, leaving the woman in a critical condition. Authorities grappling with a crisis Police forces across the country have ramped up efforts to tackle youth crime with a range of proactive initiatives, expanded powers and special taskforces. In the first three months of 2025, NSW Police seized more than 90 weapons, ranging from machetes and knuckle dusters to Tasers, in special metal detector 'wanding' snap operations, resulting in 67 people being charged with 71 offences. 'The number of weapons seized already is shocking,' Premier Chris Minns said. 'To have taken almost 100 knives and other weapons off our streets is as horrifying as it is important.' In March, NSW Police launched Operation Soteria to address an escalation of violence among youth offenders aged 11 to 16 in regional hotspots across the state. 'The operational arm of this operation consists of high-visibility policing, targeting a defined cohort of hundreds of repeat offenders believed to be responsible for 90 per cent of youth crime across regional NSW,' Deputy Commissioner Paul Pisanos said. The taskforce also oversees Operation Regional Mongoose, established in late 2023, which has arrested on average 13 young offenders every week. Highlighting both the increased efforts of police and the extent of the crime problem, authorities in Queensland made a staggering 4235 arrests and laid more than 18,000 charges in the first three months of the year alone. During those arrests, 112 deadly weapons were sized. In Victoria, offences committed by offenders aged 10 to 17 are at the highest levels since 2009, with 2024 marking the highest increase ever. A large proportion of repeat offenders had been released in the previous 24 hours. Youths make up 10 per cent of all offenders, according to Victoria Police, but are overrepresented in particular crimes like aggravated burglary and car theft. Address the bottom to improve the top Detective Acting Superintendent Paul Ready from Queensland Police's Youth Crime Taskforce said early intervention is a critical component of the state's efforts. 'That includes police diversions,' Mr Ready said. 'We're constantly looking at how we can develop that capability. We give our frontline members a greater input so that they can talk to the young person and their carers or legal representatives about cautioning and diversion or restorative justice. 'We see, anecdotally, that a majority of young people who have early intervention don't come back to the system, which is what we're trying to achieve. We're trying to cut off that flow from the bottom end so we can fix the top end.' The Queensland Government has highlighted drops in crime data in the first part of 2025 as a sign its crackdown is working. Mr Ready is also encouraged. 'What we're seeing is some of the data is breach of bail is reducing,' he said. 'It's still early days and we want to see that continue.' Supporting victims is crucial In January 2021, Queensland couple Katherine Leadbetter and Matthew Field were driving in their car when it was struck by an out-of-control stolen vehicle driven by a drugged and drunk 17-year-old. The couple and their unborn baby were killed. The offender was found guilty of two counts of manslaughter and sentenced to 10 years' imprisonment, although he will only serve 60 per cent of that duration. Natalie Merlehan was in her car and also hit head-on by the boy. Despite suffering significant injuries, she leapt from her mangled vehicle and provided first-aid to Ms Leadbeter and Mr Field until paramedics arrived. 'It was a significant tragedy that garnered a lot of public attention, yet at no point did anyone from the government reach out to assist me,' Ms Merlehan said. 'It was deemed a property crime because I was inside my car, so that automatically disqualified me from any assistance. I had to engage a solicitor and a barrister, which in itself was quite horrific. 'I suffered a brain injury, I have permanent nerve damage on the right side of my body, and damage to my spine that's required five surgeries. Anyone who hears my story would objectively conclude I was the victim of a crime, but the system didn't see it that way.' Ms Merlehan, who has a background in criminology, began advocating for greater supports for all victims – even those who 'don't fit into a tiny box defined by governments'. Adding to her frustrations was the previous government's 'refusal to accept there was a problem and there was something they could do', she said. 'We had so many really significant crimes occur during that term. At least with the current government, they seem to be trying to make some positive change and while obviously there's a lot of conjecture around sentencing, they're acknowledging the issues.' Empathy and understanding aren't weak For some in the community, a heavier-handed response is preferred. Scan social media comments on news stories about youth crime and you'll get a sense of heated attitudes. 'Lock them up and throw away the key,' is a common phrase. A lawyer representing youth offenders, who asked not to be named, said rising anger in the community wasn't helping tackle the problem. 'I worry when I hear how some people talk about these kids. There was a rally in North Queensland and someone got up and called for them to be 'put in coffins'. There's a lot of anger. 'Yes, if they have committed a crime, they should answer for it. But do we just throw these young people away like garbage? Very few people want to stop and wonder what led this young person to commit such an act.' Trudy Reading from the advocacy group Voice for Victims shares a similar pragmatic views. 'We established our group in July 2023 off the back of some pretty horrendous incidents in Queensland and because had politicians telling us there wasn't an issue,' Ms Reading said. 'It was almost a bit of a sweeping under the carpet. Since then, we've had three rallies public rallies and we've made submissions to the previous and current government on a range of different reforms.' Those proposed reforms include support for victims and a tougher stance on crime responses, but also initiatives to curve youth crime by 'cutting it off sooner' through early intervention. 'We understand the majority of these kids are often victims themselves,' Ms Reading said. 'We know they're suffering from they alcohol or drug dependency, or they've come from broken homes or with domestic violence that significantly impacts supervision and support. Those are reasons they're offending. 'At the moment, [the system] allows that reason to become an excuse for their behaviour. We've lost sight of how to fix the issue. We need to catch these kids earlier. We know that big detention centres don't work and we know those kids come out at with 90 per cent reoffending. So … is there a crisis? Debate around crime statistics don't really matter if a large part of the community feels unsafe, a team of experts from Bond University pointed out. Terry Goldworthy, Gaelle Brotto and Tyler Cawthray, each associate professors in criminal justice and criminology at the uni, analysed the youth crime situation across major states in analysis for The Conversation. 'A sense of crisis is created to some degree by not only rising crime rates, but also a sense of helplessness felt by the community and a perceived failing of the government to provide for a safe and secure community,' they wrote. 'How the public perceives crime issues is just as important as the reality of crime trends themselves.' A 2023 survey of Queenslanders found almost half of respondents felt youth crime was either increasing or at crisis point, and as a result, three-quarters of people had taken steps to beef-up home security in the year prior. The researchers said short-term action by police and governments to address community safety concerns is warranted. 'But all states and territories also need to address the longer-term, multi-factoral causes of youth crime, such as truancy and disengagement from school, drug usage, domestic violence in the home and poor parenting.' As she still grapples with her ongoing recovery and enduring trauma, Ms Merlehan she said agreed. 'We need to look further into the rehabilitation and education of kids that are in custody because it's not necessarily just about locking them up. You're taking those serious offenders off the street but also they have to go back into society at some point. 'We want them back there with the tools that they need to adhere to a minimum standard that society would expect and that's obviously through training, education, schooling and giving them those opportunities while they're incarcerated.' For those opponents of tough policing and sentencing reforms who downplay the 'crisis', Ms Reading said she had two questions. 'Having sat through statisticians giving evidence about the data, I question the efficacy of what they're collecting and want to see it appropriately scrutinised. 'But really, my second and main question is whether these experts actually gone out and spoken to victims and seen the impact it's having on them and their families and the way that they conduct their lives after these significant incidents.
ABC News
2 hours ago
- ABC News
Watching women's sport not just for women: Experts talk on levelling the playing field
In 2023, a nation held its breath as the Matildas took on England in the FIFA Women's World Cup semifinal. What followed wasn't just a gripping match, it became the most-watched television broadcast in Australian history. A post-tournament social impact report from Football Australia revealed that 44 per cent of the audience comprised men and boys. For the first time, a women's football game outperformed every other program ever aired in the country, breaking the myth that women's sport only appeals to women. Former Matilda and lawyer Moya Dodd says we have come a long way in the past decade. "Ten years ago, no one would have believed it," she told ABC International Development's Women in News and Sport, at the recent RCB Innovation Lab Sports Summit in India. Women's sport has been marketed primarily to women, and that marketing often focuses on empowerment rather than excellence. But Dodd said the skill, determination, and passion on display deserves universal respect, regardless of the gender of those on the field. She said boys were already growing up idolising athletes like Sam Kerr, the same way they do male stars. "When young boys see professionalised women's sport, they accept it as normal," Dodd said. "They'll happily wear a jersey with Sam Kerr's name on it. "There is no social stigma." In India, the Women's Premier League (WPL) is emerging as a game-changer. The second season in 2024 reached more than 103 million TV viewers, with digital platforms like JioCinema drawing millions more. Brands are investing big: Viacom18 signed a $117 million deal for WPL rights, one of the most lucrative ever for a women's league. But framing isn't the only challenge. Dodd said structural barriers persisted across leadership, infrastructure, and media. "Sport was built by men, for men, and run by men," Dodd said. "You can't just retrofit women into those systems. You need to redesign them." Sarah Walsh, head of women's football at Football Australia, and a former Matildas player, said the Matildas' rise was made possible by constitutional changes in 2018 that brought more women into decision-making roles. "We wouldn't have had the success we did, equal pay deals, post-World Cup legacy funding, without women in the room deciding where the money goes," she told WINS. Dodd said although there had been ground made, there were other areas that needed to evolve. "Storytelling is still skewed toward men's sport," Dodd said. "We need commentary and coverage that welcomes new audiences, not one that constantly compares women's sport to men's." She stressed that female voices in broadcast and journalism played a vital role in shaping public perception. Both Dodd and Walsh indicated that with the right leadership, inclusive policies, and a reframing of how women's sport was presented, there was significant opportunity for growth and equity. They both believe growth on the field translates to growing the game off it. Walsh said infrastructure remained a silent but critical barrier to participation, with a number of community football facilities still not female friendly. "You're not going to retain girls if they simply can't get dressed," Walsh said. Meanwhile, teenage dropout rates among girls are high due to issues ranging from lack of safety to body image concerns. Major events like the Women's World Cup helped boost participation by 20 per cent, but retention is still a hurdle. Recent trends in viewership and sponsorship suggest that interest in women's sport is not limited by gender. It delivers economic, cultural, and social returns. With the Matildas' semi-final appearance in 2023 and the growing viewership of WPL, sponsorships have increased, new demographics are being reached, and male audiences are growing across markets. "Women's sport brings audiences that have come to celebrate inclusion and a sense of social purpose. And this audience includes people of all genders and ages," Dodd said. Dodd and Walsh believe these developments raise a broader question — no longer whether women's sport has a place, but whether existing structures are prepared to meet the growing potential. Veechika Durga Pingali is a freelance journalist based in Bengaluru, India, with experience in both journalism and public relations. She has a degree in Journalism and Mass Communication and enjoys writing about gender, media and sports. Veechika is part of ABC International Development's Women in News and Sport Initiative, funded by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade through the Team Up program.
