4 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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6 h. ago Platform being pursued by federal police escapes teen social media ban

Roblox, Discord and WhatsApp have been excluded from the ban – for now.

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9 h. ago Knights fans feared they’d signed a $13m dud. Dylan Brown’s Test form put that to rest, says coach

New Knights coach Justin Holbrook says the club’s marquee signing has allayed concerns over his ability, but admits he still doesn’t know what role the Kiwis five-eighth will play next season.

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9 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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9 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.

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9 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.

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9 h. ago I avoided responding to a text for two weeks and now it’s driving me insane

How long is too long to reply to a text? My cousin asked me a simple question but for some reason I can’t answer it.

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9 h. ago ‘I’m gutted’: Thunder signing Ravi Ashwin ruled out of entire BBL campaign

Indian superstar Ravichandran Ashwin was hailed as one of the Big Bash’s best signings. On Tuesday came the bad news.

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9 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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10 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.

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10 h. ago Liberal contenders share a Thai dinner as Ley’s leadership is tested

Angus Taylor, Andrew Hastie and a group of conservatives met last night at the Kingston Foreshore precinct where Malcolm Turnbull once met allies to discuss Tony Abbott’s fate.

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11 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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11 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.

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11 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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12 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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12 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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13 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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14 h. ago ‘Pathway to prosperity’: Crunch time looms for Tasmanian stadium as order is tabled in parliament

The future of the AFL’s newest club, the Tasmania Devils, is likely to be settled soon, after a key order over the contentious construction of a billion-dollar stadium was presented to parliament on Tuesday.

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14 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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15 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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