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Old race cars need to cover up their tobacco ads. A Labor MP wants to change that

Oct 15, 2026

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Old race cars need to cover up their tobacco ads. A Labor MP wants to change that

Motorsport Australia didn’t flag the issue during two rounds of consultation.

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Gambling company uses AI-likeness of footy player in ad without their permission

Oct 14, 2026

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Gambling company uses AI-likeness of footy player in ad without their permission

Sportsbet said it listens to its partners’ feedback and responds accordingly.

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Why classic racing cars with tobacco liveries are being banned from Australian tracks

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Old race cars need to cover up their tobacco ads. A Labor MP wants to change that

Gambling company uses AI-likeness of footy player in ad without their permission

THE LATEST

Looking at the time Pauline Hanson spent three months in prison

Old race cars need to cover up their tobacco ads. A Labor MP wants to change that