Tag: Randwick 2031
Sydneysiders embrace Cup spirit
Large crowds have gathered at Sydney's Randwick Racecourse to watch a full day of racing and to celebrate the Melbourne Cup. [MORE]
Free Munce eyes return to riding
Jockey Chris Munce is keen to return to riding after being released from Silverwater Prison today, but his most pressing engagement is to be reunited with his family at home.[MORE]
Barriers installed on Eastern Distributor
Sydney motorists will now be unable to make illegal lane changes in the Eastern Distributor tunnel, with the installation of large barriers overnight.[MORE]
Waterhouse relieved with Randwick return
Horse racing returns to Randwick today with three group one races on the program including the Epsom Handicap.[MORE]
Police begin long-weekend crackdown
Police in Sydney are warning people against anti-social behaviour over the long weekend, with extra patrols at large events across the city.[MORE]
Mentality salutes in George Main Stakes
John Hawkes's five-year-old gelding Mentality upset short-priced favourite Triple Honour to claim victory in today's Group One George Main Stakes at Randwick.[MORE]
Labor suffers swings in local govt election
It has been a bad night for Labor in NSW, with swings against the party in many of the local government elections. [MORE]
Spring racing returns to Randwick
Spring racing returns to Randwick today for the first time since the equine influenza outbreak.[MORE]
Randwick officially returns to racing
The New South Wales Government has officially handed Randwick Racecourse back to the Australian Jockey Club (AJC) after the venue was used for World Youth Day.[MORE]
Driver crashes taxi during robbery attempt
A man has been charged after he allegedly tried to rob a taxi driver in Sydney's eastern suburbs overnight.[MORE]
WYD coverage worth $1b: Iemma
Premier Morris Iemma says the global coverage generated by World Youth Day was worth at least $1 billion to Sydney.[MORE]
We'll learn from Youth Day: Iemma
NSW Govt plans to introduce some of World Youth Day's transport and road arrangements permanently.[MORE]
NSW urged to learn from WYD transport success
Former Roads and Traffic Authority director Ken Dobinson says the New South Wales Government should draw lessons from the success of Sydney's public transport system during World Youth Day celebrations.[MORE]
Pilgrims crowd Sydney Airport
Hundreds of pilgrims are at Sydney Airport, preparing to make their way home from World Youth Day, on one of the airport's busiest days on record.[MORE]
Pope celebrates mass in 'great south land'
The Pope has presided over a huge mass in front of an estimated half-a-million worshippers in Sydney.[MORE]
WYD finale expected to attract record crowds
Organisers of World Youth Day events in Sydney are expecting their biggest crowd yet at today's outdoor mass.[MORE]
Pope Benedict XVI calls for unity at vigil
The Pope has called for unity in faith in a divided world and told pilgrims that growing secularism is fragmenting society.[MORE]
WYD evening candlelit vigil underway
An evening vigil with Pope Benedict XVI is underway at Sydney's Randwick Racecourse.[MORE]
Organisers expect 500,000 at Randwick
Organisers expecting 500,000 people to converge on Randwick for WYD finale.[MORE]
Pilgrims make cross-Sydney trek
About 180,000 World Youth Day pilgrims are expected to walk through the streets of Sydney today.[MORE]
WYD 'rush job' could harm environment: councillor
An eastern Sydney Greens councillor east has expressed concern that some of the World Youth Day preparations at Randwick Racecourse have damaged the local eco-system.[MORE]
Roof erected for Youth Day papal mass
A massive roof has been hauled into place at Sydney's Randwick Racecourse where the Pope will say mass during next month's World Youth Day event. [MORE]
Randwick raid leads to drug arrests
A raid on a unit in Sydney's east has led to two arrests, for drugs charges.[MORE]
Organisers keep faith in Youth Day tourist target
World Youth Day organisers are confident of reaching their overseas tourist target, despite being 73,000 people short.[MORE]
Youth Day visas far below expectations
Number of visas issued for World Youth Day so far falls far below expectations.[MORE]
