32 m. ago As Victoria unveils ‘last national parks’, are the forest wars over?

She tried to drive away from men wielding chainsaws in a forest coupe. But that was only the beginning.

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10 h. ago ‘Just keep a lid on it’: Zahra wins four on Derby Day but wants more as cup carnival continues

Mark Zahra rode four winners on Victoria Derby Day including Observer in the feature race on a glorious spring day at Flemington.

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10 h. ago Nine injured as hail hits school fair, thousands lose power in SEQ storms

The school fair was pummelled by hail as severe storms ripped through the region, with the bureau warning extreme conditions could continue into Sunday.

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10 h. ago Large hail and lightning hit Queensland as residents brace for severe storms

A dangerous 'super cell' storm threatening Australia's east coast has struck southeastern Queensland bringing large hail, lightning and cutting power to hundreds.

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10 h. ago McEvoys to take on the world: Our lone Aussie hope in the Melbourne Cup

A father-and-son training partnership are taking on the mighty mega stables and some gun internationals in the race that stops a nation. Here

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11 h. ago Derby Day LIVE updates: ‘Just keep a lid on it’: Zahra wins four but wants more as cup carnival continues

Follow along for live updates, fashion and news from Victoria Derby Day at Flemington as the spring racing carnival continues.

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11 h. ago Teen injured after knife fight erupts during Halloween celebrations

A 14-year-old boy has been injured in a street fight with knife-wielding thugs on a residential Melbourne street where families were trick-or-treating to celebrate Halloween.

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12 h. ago Derby Day LIVE updates: Watch: Pride Of Jenni storms to stunning win while Zahra dominates Derby Day

Follow along for live updates, fashion and news from Victoria Derby Day at Flemington as the spring racing carnival continues.

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12 h. ago Thousands lose power as storms hit SEQ, with region bracing for more severe weather

The Bureau of Meteorology issued an alert at midday on Saturday warning of widespread hazardous weather and severe thunderstorms across parts of Queensland from about 1pm this afternoon. 

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13 h. ago ‘We’ve got a replacement for the champ’: Waller joy as Autumn Glow shines in Golden Eagle

James McDonald booted home the star mare to win Australia’s second-richest race at Randwick, her eighth victory from eight starts. Will she target the Cox Plate next year?

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13 h. ago Derby Day LIVE updates: ‘No one is riding better’: Zahra dominates Derby Day with victory on favourite Observer

Follow along for live updates, fashion and news from Victoria Derby Day at Flemington as the spring racing carnival continues.

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13 h. ago Planning your Cup Day look? Maybe pack a brolly and gumboots

The weather bureau forecasts up to 15 millimetres of rain across much of Melbourne for Cup Day, bringing back memories of one of the wettest races on record.

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13 h. ago Cup Day weather: Wet forecast means a brolly and gumboots might be in order

The weather bureau forecasts up to 15 millimetres of rain across much of Melbourne for Cup Day, bringing back memories of one of the wettest races on record.

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14 h. ago Derby Day LIVE updates: ‘I’d do anything to get half my body back’: Ahead of the Derby, Prebble opens up on life

Follow along for live updates, fashion and news from Victoria Derby Day at Flemington as the spring racing carnival continues.

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15 h. ago Derby Day LIVE updates: Late Derby twist at Flemington, while Sussan Ley steps out after Joy Division backlash

Follow along for live updates, fashion and news from Victoria Derby Day at Flemington as the spring racing carnival continues.

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16 h. ago Derby Day LIVE updates: “Princess” Payne among the Flemington royalty on Derby Day

Follow along for live updates, fashion and news from Victoria Derby Day at Flemington as the Spring Racing Carnival continues.

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17 h. ago Derby Day LIVE updates: Flemington awash in black and white as Waller storms to win on Derby Day

Follow along for live updates, fashion and news from Victoria Derby Day at Flemington as the Spring Racing Carnival continues.

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18 h. ago Derby Day LIVE updates: Punters descend on Flemington racecourse as Melbourne weather finally shines

Follow along for live updates, fashion and news from Victoria Derby Day at Flemington as the Spring Racing Carnival continues.

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24 h. ago He quotes The Godfather and has a private jet. Some say he wields too much power in Victorian racing

Jonathan Munz is an influential racehorse owner who made his fortune in a plumbing supplies business. As the Melbourne Cup carnival begins, we profile the man dubbed Victoria’s answer to Peter V’Landys.

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25 h. ago Treat or trick? Why Trump won the trade truce but may yet lose the war

The US president has effectively wielded tariffs as a weapon to beat other countries into advantageous deals. But Beijing has shown it can - and will - fight back.

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