2 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.

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2 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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4 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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4 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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6 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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7 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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7 h. ago ‘I just won the Melbourne Cup’: Jamie’s joy as Melham creates history to win 2025 Melbourne Cup

Melham is just the second female jockey to win the Melbourne Cup, and the first to win the coveted cup double - Caulfield and Melbourne.

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8 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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9 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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10 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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10 h. ago Australia news LIVE: Hastie leadership threat looms for Ley; Medieval tower collapses in Rome, killing worker; Horses, punters gear up for Melbourne Cup 2025

Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and around the world.

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11 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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12 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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13 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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15 h. ago Melbourne Cup 2025 LIVE: Wet weather continues as Flemington gets set for biggest day of the year

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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16 h. ago Melbourne Cup 2025 LIVE: Rain continues as Flemington gets set for biggest day of the year

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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16 h. ago ASX set to fall ahead of RBA decision; AI stocks prop up Wall Street

The Australian sharemarket is set to open 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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18 h. ago How the experts are tipping the Melbourne Cup, the best bets for the day and how to place a wager

This is your complete guide to the races on Cup Day, with tips for each race, extended selections for the Melbourne Cup and the best bets of the day.

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23 h. ago Cup betting intrigue: One Kiwi punter stands to win $730,000 from $7

Kieran McManus, the son of Irish billionaire JP McManus, got proceedings going at the Call of the Card making the first bet to win $1 million when he backed Land Legend before the punters launched at Al Riffa.

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25 h. ago I’ve watched Gai Waterhouse transform this horse — and something is different

A horse attempting the Melbourne Cup for the third time hasn’t triumphed in more than 30 years. But something about this runner feels different — a new calmness, a sharper focus, and a maturity that wasn’t there before.

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