79 m. ago Dancing, drinking and boosting the state economy – welcome to the Melbourne Cup

Some of the top ticket holders were in the mood for dancing once they hit the course’s more exclusive enclaves.

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7 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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10 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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10 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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11 h. ago Footy club suspended from Perth league after ‘Silly Sunday’ costume controversy

The Osborne Park Football Club has now been suspended from the Perth Football League as the fallout from a controversial “Silly Sunday” costume continues.

Economics

12 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.

Politics

12 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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12 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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12 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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12 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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13 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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14 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.

Events

15 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.

Politics

15 h. ago Chalmers and the RBA tamed the ‘inflation dragon’, can they ride the ‘inflation camel’?

Interest rates are now unlikely to change until well into next year – and the Reserve Bank revealed two key economic “humps” that have caught its eye.

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15 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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16 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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17 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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18 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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18 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.

Events

18 h. ago Celebrity sitters and competing artists in TV series that lifts lid on portrait painting

Miranda Tapsell and Luke McGregor – and a group of celebrity sitters – reveal themselves in new ABC show Portrait Artist of the Year.

Culture