by Olivia Silk | Jul 22, 2026 | Media Release, News
Organisers of the Birdsville Races have today announced that prize money, and rebates for trainers and jockeys, have been increased for the 2026 event. Renowned as the Melbourne Cup of the Outback, the 144th iteration of the historic race has raised the stakes with a...
by Olivia Silk | Jul 2, 2026 | News
Go behind-the-scenes on one of Australia’s most iconic events – secure tickets by volunteering The Birdsville Races, one of Australia’s most iconic outback bucket-list experiences, are calling on volunteers nationwide to help deliver its historic 144th edition....
by Olivia Silk | Apr 20, 2026 | Media Release, News
The 2026 Birdsville Races, the Melbourne Cup of the Outback, are locked in for their 144th running on September 4-5, with early bird tickets bolting out of the gates today. From today at 10am, subscribers to the Birdsville Races database have the first opportunity to...
by Olivia Silk | Sep 15, 2025 | Media Release, News
First time in event history three female jockeys claim 1, 2 & 3 in the TAB Birdsville Cup Race The thrill of the chase returned to the tiny outback town today as Day Two of the 143rd Birdsville Races thundered down the famous red dirt track in a flurry of dust,...
by Olivia Silk | Aug 13, 2025 | News
Whether it’s your first time travelling to Birdsville or your hundredth time, it’s important to consider the conditions when en route to the Outback. Our landscape and surroundings here in the Diamantina Region support a wide range of unique plants and animals. Every...
by Olivia Silk | May 22, 2025 | Media Release, News
Saddle Up For The Trip of A Lifetime Early Bird tickets released for the iconic Birdsville Races September 5 & 6, 2025 Renowned as the Melbourne Cup of the Outback, The Birdsville Races will once again run on the first Friday and Saturday of September, marking the...
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