By Peter Wharton Studmasters and industry players in Tasmania are optimistic that the 2020/21 breeding season will be a bumper one, despite the challenges facing the industry as a result of the pandemic. The introduction of several proven stallions, fertile pastures from above-average rainfall, increases to Tasbred Bonuses and a projected rise in stake money…
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Programs and financial support for Tasmanian businesses
Tuesday 7 April 20207 April 2020 Michael Ferguson, Minister for State Growth Programs and financial support for Tasmanian businesses Tasmanian businesses are facing extremely difficult and unprecedented circumstances, and we are doing everything we can to help them get through the challenges posed by COVID-19. Business Tasmania has had more than 1,500 online registrations and more than 1,800…
Tasmanian racing industry support package
Tuesday 7 April 2020Tasracing will work with Tasmanian racing industry participants on the implementation of the support package developed in response to the COVID 19 crisis. The support package will be funded by a contribution from Tasracing and a loan from the Tasmanian Government. CEO Paul Eriksson said he would be consulting with representatives from the thoroughbred, harness…
Minister for Racing announcement on support for racing
Tuesday 7 April 20207 April 2020 Jane Howlett, Minister for Racing Support for Tasmania’s racing industry Our first priority is to keep Tasmanians safe and secure and that’s why we made the tough decision to temporarily cease racing in the State. We are equally committed to assisting those doing it tough during this difficult period, and today confirm…
Message to the industry from Paul Eriksson, CEO Tasracing
Saturday 4 April 2020I am writing to provide an update around the circumstances that we find ourselves in following the decision to stop racing in Tasmania for the next four weeks. At the time of the announcement, the Premier, Peter Gutwein, said the public health advice about the industry continuing to operate was clear, and while disappointed, the…
Greyhound training facilities
Friday 3 April 2020Trainers, please be advised that the training facilities at the Ulverstone Straight Track, Ebony Minda Straight Track and the Brighton Straight Track are only available for use for free galloping, with all sessions to be booked in advance. The drag lure at the Ebony Minda Straight track and the Brighton Straight track is not permitted…