3 h. ago ‘I needed it’: Arthur reflects on Eels sacking and his desire to coach in NRL again

This masthead caught up with Arthur at a cafe near his home in Leeds, where he revealed his ambition to one day return to the NRL following his stint in the Super League.

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5 h. ago More Reece Walsh magic for English fans as Broncos revive World Club Challenge

The Kangaroos star will again be the main attraction in England after Brisbane agreed to travel to the UK for the World Club Challenge in February.

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10 h. ago How fast can ships go? 12 of the biggest questions in cruising answered

How fast do cruise ships sail, what do crews get paid and why are bananas on board considered unlucky? The big questions in cruising answered.

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10 h. ago The Boeing 2707 – America’s failed attempt to build its own Concorde

A US company is attempting to launch commercial supersonic flights by 2029. But it’s not the first time America has tried to build a supersonic passenger plane.

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10 h. ago Breakfast the most important meal of the day? Not for travellers

A lot of Australians have also been conditioned to believe that dinner is the major meal of the day. But that’s a mistake too.

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15 h. ago Melbourne Cup results: From Half Yours glory to Buckaroo’s last spot

The official finishing order for this year’s Melbourne Cup, run over 3200 metres at Flemington. It was a triumphant day for Half Yours and jockey Jamie Melham, who won the race for the first time. Buckaroo finished last.

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18 h. ago Council starts late on Cup Day, with parks and BOM on agenda

Two new public precincts were unveiled at the first council meeting since Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner returned from Dubai.

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19 h. ago ‘Welcome to the club:’ Payne’s special embrace after Melham wins dramatic Melbourne Cup

On a rain-affected Cup Day that attracted a crowd of 84,374, jockey Jye McNeil copped a lengthy ban for careless riding, and Blake Shinn broke his leg in a nasty fall. But this day belonged to Melham.

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20 h. ago Travel agent cancelled customers’ holidays to pocket refunds herself

A travel agent from Sydney’s south has admitted to a fraudulent scheme which ruined overseas holidays and netted her more than $77,000.

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20 h. ago Melbourne Cup 2025 LIVE: Punters party on; Lucky escape for top jockey after fall as Jamie Melham makes history

Jockey Jamie Melham made history as she rode Half Yours to victory in the 2025 Melbourne Cup as more than 84,000 punters flocked to Flemington for the race that stops the nation. Follow our rolling coverage.

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21 h. ago Rawiller makes all the right moves in Big Dance as Gringotts stars again

Nash Rawiller was at his brave and bold best to rule on Big Dance day as Gringotts secured back-to-back titles, giving trainer Ciaron Maher a trifecta.

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22 h. ago Melbourne Cup 2025 LIVE: Jamie Melham makes history with Cup victory as stewards probe interference claims, explain blood around Half Yours’ mouth

Jockey Jamie Melham made history as she rode Half Yours to victory in the 2025 Melbourne Cup. Follow our rolling coverage.

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23 h. ago Melbourne Cup 2025 LIVE: Jamie Melham’s emotional tribute to late grandfather after history

Jockey Jamie Melham made history as she rode Half Yours to victory in the 2025 Melbourne Cup. Follow our rolling coverage.

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24 h. ago Melbourne Cup 2025 LIVE: Your last minute guide to every horse in the cup as race gets ready to jump; Presage Nocturne firms as new favourite over Al Riffa, Half Yours

The race that stops a nation is about to jump as we bring you live updates on all the final scratchings, betting fluctuations, and expert tips for the field of horses. Follow our rolling coverage.

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25 h. ago Melbourne Cup 2025 LIVE: The $500,000 bet that made Al Riffa the favourite; Rain watch as Zahra stars ahead of Cup ride

Follow all the action from Flemington as we gear up for a huge day of racing and fashion ahead of the race that stops the nation.

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26 h. ago Melbourne Cup 2025 LIVE: Bursts of sunshine over Flemington as Zahra eyes Cup glory on Al Riffa

Follow all the action from Flemington as we gear up for a huge day of racing and fashion ahead of the race that stops the nation.

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26 h. ago Trump’s tariffs face judgment day, and there’s a lot at stake

On Wednesday, the US Supreme Court will hear the Trump administration’s appeal against a lower court’s ruling that most of his extensive tariffs are illegal.

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27 h. ago Melbourne Cup 2025 LIVE: Stewards dismiss race 1 protest as colourful punters hit the track at Flemington

Follow all the action from Flemington as we gear up for a huge day of racing and fashion ahead of the race that stops the nation.

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28 h. ago ASX slips ahead of RBA decision; Miners, energy stocks, utilities fall

The Australian sharemarket opened lower on Melbourne Cup Day as investors await the Reserve Bank’s interest rate decision and outlook for future rate cuts in the afternoon. 

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29 h. ago Melbourne Cup 2025 LIVE: Gates open at Flemington as AI predicts a Cup winner

Follow all the action from Flemington as we gear up for a huge day of racing and fashion ahead of the race that stops the nation.

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