6 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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6 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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7 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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9 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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9 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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12 h. ago NRL concedes Samoa enforcer should have been binned for hit that cost Tonga key star

Stefano Utoikmanau was unimpressed with a high shot by Francis Molo that ended his Tonga debut after 90 seconds and cost him the chance to face the Kiwis on Sunday.

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13 h. ago Two officers assaulted after 400 people gatecrash Byford Halloween party

One officer was punched in the face and another was kicked as they dispersed the party just after 9.30pm on Friday evening.

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20 h. ago The dying words that sparked a cancer battle – and now a documentary

Cancer Killers follows two doctors in their long fight against the disease, and the surprising resistance they faced.

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20 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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21 h. ago The ‘James Bond moment’: Why the sky is full of helicopters on Melbourne Cup day

One after another, they arrive, with their VIP passengers on board, before taking off again.

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21 h. ago ‘So what if he fell off a pot plant?’ Barnaby Joyce’s voters face a choice

There are two articles of faith you will commonly hear advanced in and around Joyce’s electorate: one is fealty to the National Party, the other is affection for the MP.

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21 h. ago The dress that shocked the nation 60 years ago returns for Derby Day

Two Australian designers reinterpret the mini dress worn by Jean Shrimpton to the Melbourne Cup Carnival in 1965.

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21 h. ago Code violation? Tennis Australia under fire from ousted officials

The Australian Open organiser faces multiple claims of retaliating against whistleblowers who raised concerns about alleged bullying and selection favouritism.

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28 h. ago Australia vs India T20 LIVE: ‘The Bison’ tees off as Australia make their charge against India after MCG goes silent for Ben

Australia and India will face off in front of 90,000 fans in a T20 clash at the MCG following a tragic week in cricket. Follow along for the pregame tribute to Ben Austin who died this week in a training incident, live updates and analysis.

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29 h. ago Australia vs India T20 LIVE: Inglis takes a stunning catch to leave India reeling against Australia after MCG goes silent for Ben Austin

Australia and India will face off in front of 90,000 fans in a T20 clash at the MCG following a tragic week in cricket. Follow along for the pregame tribute to Ben Austin who died this week in a training incident, live updates and analysis.

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30 h. ago Australia vs India T20 LIVE: India rocked early after Hazlewood’s stunning start; MCG goes silent for Ben Austin

Australia and India will face off in front of 90,000 fans in a T20 clash at the MCG following a tragic week in cricket. Follow along for the pregame tribute to Ben Austin who died this week in a training incident, live updates and analysis.

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31 h. ago Australia vs India T20 LIVE: World’s best Twenty20 sides go head

Australia and India will face off in front of 90,000 fans in a T20 clash at the MCG following a tragic week in cricket. Follow along for the pregame tribute to Ben Austin who died this week in a training incident, live updates and analysis.

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31 h. ago ‘I’d do anything to hear his voice’: Devastated father of young cricketer Ben Austin reveals family’s heartache

The Austin family visited the nets where the 17-year-old’s life was cut short, saying despite their grief cricket was a great game.

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33 h. ago Perth brothers face court over massive illegal tobacco seizure

Two brothers from WA have been arrested and charged after more than five tonnes of illicit cigarettes, vapes and loose tobacco were discovered in a warehouse in Perth’s northern suburbs.

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37 h. ago ‘For a jury to determine’: Two men to face trial over death of Isla Bell

The two men charged over the death of the Brunswick teenager pleaded not guilty. They will return to court next month.

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