Industry News

Phoenix rises to Wingham for Gleeson and Gifford

It’s taken Damian Gleeson longer than he thought it would to start redeveloping his new Wingham property, a former dairy farm and lifestyle block currently being transformed into a thoroughbred stud, and longer still to make a permanent move home to his native state of NSW. But the Phoenix Thoroughbred Farm principal, who has been... Read More

Australian rural land at an all-time high

It’s been said ad nauseam, but these are unprecedented times, and that is definitely the case when it comes to the Australian rural property market, as the rare occurrence of multiple factors, all prevailing at once, pushes prices to new highs as investors from a range of sectors chase agricultural land. LAWD senior director of... Read More

Silverdale Farm furnishing into the vision of owner Steve Grant

Silverdale Farm is heaven for horses. Set atop lush, undulating country in the NSW Southern Highlands, the world class property  overlooks coastal mountain ranges and brings a deep sense of peace and tranquility to its equine and human residents. The brainchild of prominent breeder and owner Steve Grant, Silverdale Farm is now widely regarded as... Read More

Figtrees sells for $5.35 million to private investors

The Murray and Sue Murdoch-owned Figtrees has been sold for $5.35 million in a joint venture with Magic Millions and iThink Property, the real estate agency run by former Magic Millions auctioneer Clint Donovan. The Hinterland property, which features 195 acres of land and three homes, has been developed over the last 13 years by... Read More

Richardson bringing equestrian flair to high-class thoroughbred juveniles

Throughout this month ANZ Bloodstock News’ Jo McKinnon talks to some of the great horse men and women who are making a big difference behind the scenes to the development of some of the country’s top racehorses. A number of high level equestrian riders are playing their part in bettering their education and subsequent on... Read More

Latest cohort of Thoroughbred Breeders Australia’s Fast Track Program graduate

The third crop of the Thoroughbred Breeders Australia (TBA) Fast Track Program celebrated their graduation in a ceremony at Scone on Tuesday night. Launched in 2018 by TBA in collaboration with TAFE NSW, Fast Track was designed to create a structured pathway to bring new workers into the breeding industry. Over the past 12 months,... Read More