65 h. ago She helped save the Melbourne Cup, then read on social media that her job was at risk

Dr Grace Forbes is rarely mentioned in the same breath as star former jockey Michelle Payne, but both have had a profound effect on the history of the Melbourne Cup. On Friday, Forbes’ time at Racing Victoria officially came to an end.

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3 d. ago This peace prize was hard to accept, but I’m willing to be corrupted

FIFA boss Gianni Infantino has shown me the way.

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3 d. ago Let it glow! Where to find some of the best Christmas lights in Melbourne

They lots of effort and aren’t cheap, but the families behind Melbourne’s best Christmas light displays say their reward is worth their hard work.

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3 d. ago Government announces largest gun buyback scheme since Port Arthur

Anthony Albanese has announced a national gun buyback scheme, and will work with all states to impose strict limits on the number of guns a single person can own.

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3 d. ago Forget ‘work hard, play harder’. This is the new mantra for high achievers

Federal MP Zali Steggall epitomises a new breed of C-suite executives, focused on setting goals and finding their physical limits. But is it doing them good?

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4 d. ago Pacgold set to reboot South Australian mine for 2026 first gold pour

Pacgold Limited is set to reboot gold leaching at its White Dam gold project in South Australia following final approvals for irrigation at the historic heap leach operation.

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4 d. ago Second strike: ANZ faces investor revolt over mismanagement, executive bonuses

The backlash comes after a string of mishaps by the bank over the past 12 months.

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4 d. ago Strike two: ANZ faces investor revolt over mismanagement, executive bonuses

The backlash comes after a string of mishaps by the bank over the past 12 months.

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4 d. ago Imran Khan is in a Pakistan ‘death cell’ and the cricketing world is silent

Sons of the jailed World Cup-winning captain and former prime minister fear for his life as the world turns a blind eye to his treatment.

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4 d. ago Warner Bros board takes aim at billionaire family as it rejects takeover bid

Warner Bros Discovery says Paramount has “consistently misled” shareholders with its offer as it pushes investors to reject it in favour of its original agreement with Netflix

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4 d. ago Warner Bros takes aim at billionaire family as it rejects ‘misleading’ takeover bid

Warner Bros Discovery says Paramount has “consistently misled” shareholders with its offer as it pushes investors to reject it in favour of its original agreement with Netflix

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5 d. ago Queensland signs on to gun limits, but antisemitism is bigger issue, says Bleijie

The state was waiting for more detail on national gun reforms, said Deputy Premier Jarrod Bleijie, who also accused Labor of failing Jewish Australians.

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5 d. ago Union seeks to force Queensland Health to honour withdrawn pay offer

Queensland’s major public sector union has taken what it described as unprecedented action, in a move that could upend the government’s approach to pay talks.

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5 d. ago How Putin’s favourite pop star became ‘most hated woman in Russia’

Vladimir Putin’s favourite singer has been stung by a public backlash after a court case left a young mother homeless and $3.3 million out of pocket.

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5 d. ago FIFA to offer limited number of cheap World Cup tickets after backlash

A small group of Australian fans will be able to get $90 tickets for Socceroos matches at next year’s FIFA World Cup following global outrage at ticket prices.

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5 d. ago Tale of two tickets: Why the better deals are on international flights

Travellers face different options when booking for international trips: more competition, more value for money, and even the benefit of “launch pricing”.

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6 d. ago Public school students were promised the International Baccalaureate. No school has taken up the offer

The IB was promised to public schools three years ago – so why have no schools accepted the offer?

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6 d. ago Trump offers ‘platinum standard’ security guarantee for Ukraine in bid to end war

The NATO-like security proposal would only be on the table for a limited time. Germany’s leader said, “For the first time, a ceasefire now seems possible”.

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6 d. ago ‘I’m just blocking it out’: After World Cup glory, Matildas star sees ugly side of social media

Mackenzie Arnold used to look at comments on social media after every game. After a tough start to life at Portland Thorns, that has completely changed.

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9 d. ago Australia among nations driving demand for World Cup tickets despite ‘disgraceful prices’

FIFA received five million requests for World Cup tickets in the first 24 hours of the latest sales phase, the world governing body says, despite an outcry over prices.

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