15 m. 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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77 m. ago Western suburbs parking spot fight lands in court amid allegations of knife threat

It’s not your run-of-the-mill criminal trial. A stoush between two wealthy, successful women over a parking spot in the well-heeled western suburbs has landed in court with allegations one brandished a knife.

Events

95 m. ago Smile, score and take no prisoners: How to judge racing’s best looks

It’s the front lawn, not the red carpet: The guiding rules of racewear fashion at the Melbourne Cup Carnival.

Events

6 h. ago Dancing, drinking and boosting the state economy – welcome to the Melbourne Cup

Some of the top ticket holders were in the mood for dancing once they hit the course’s more exclusive enclaves.

Politics

6 h. ago The air above his beloved country killed him. His story will break your heart

A new film documents the final days of Banjima elder Maitland Parker, a victim of Australia’s most contaminated site.

Events

6 h. ago Junior Paulo loves leading Samoa. But it’s starting to impact his health

The Samoan co-captain feels physically and mentally fresh – but the same cannot be said for his vocal cords.

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7 h. ago Giant caverns, pinpoint accuracy: Inside the mission to finish Sydney’s largest tunnelling jigsaw

Like a gigantic Meccano set, the most challenging part of the city’s under-harbour motorway tunnels is about to start in massive caverns beneath the inner west.

Events

7 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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12 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.

Politics

15 h. ago New park locations revealed as Melbourne Cup delays council meeting

The new public precincts were announced at the first council meeting in more than a month following Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner’s Dubai trip.

Politics

15 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.

Politics

16 h. ago Footy club suspended from Perth league after ‘Silly Sunday’ costume controversy

The Osborne Park Football Club has now been suspended from the Perth Football League as the fallout from a controversial “Silly Sunday” costume continues.

Economics

16 h. ago Up in smoke: NSW Labor closes Sydney stores in illegal tobacco raids

NSW Labor has started the first of its raids on stores selling illegal tobacco. 

Events

17 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.

Politics

17 h. ago Push for Prince Andrew Avenue name change in Melbourne’s north

Whittlesea City Council said some residents had inquired about changing the name of their street after Andrew Mountbatten Windsor’s fall from grace.

Politics

17 h. ago ‘Like a leaf blower’: Council security guards set to patrol just one suburb

Council-funded security officers will patrol the streets of Truganina from next week, in a contentious six-month trial in the City of Wyndham.

Politics

17 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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17 h. ago ‘Move over, Ben’: How Jamie Melham pushed her husband aside in incredible Cup ride

We break down the champion jockey’s history-making race. Watch how she did it.

Politics

18 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.

Politics

18 h. ago This horse finished last with breathing problems. His trainer explained what happened

Buckaroo was a $10 chance and considered one of the class horses in the Cup. But after a late call to run the horse, the race didn’t pan out as hoped.

Politics