85 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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1 hour ago Junior Paulo loves leading Samoa. But it’s starting to impact his health

The Samoan co-captain feels physically and mentally fresh – but the same cannot be said for his vocal cords.

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2 h. ago Giant caverns, pinpoint accuracy: Inside the mission to finish Sydney’s largest tunnelling jigsaw

Like a gigantic Meccano set, the most challenging part of the city’s under-harbour motorway tunnels is about to start in massive caverns beneath the inner west.

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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 Up in smoke: NSW Labor closes Sydney stores in illegal tobacco raids

NSW Labor has started the first of its raids on stores selling illegal tobacco. 

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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 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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15 h. ago Prince William draws on star power to try to move the world on climate

The Prince of Wales will be joined by singers including Kylie Minogue and Shawn Mendes when his $100 million Earthshot Prize stages its annual awards in Brazil.

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15 h. ago How Prince William is using $100m –  and Kylie Minogue –  to sway world leaders

In Brazil, the heir to the throne will draw on the soft power of the monarchy this week, safely distanced from the scandal over his uncle.

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15 h. ago Far from the Andrew scandal, Prince William lands in Brazil – with a string of celebs

In Brazil, the heir to the throne will draw on the soft power of the monarchy this week, safely distanced from news about his uncle.

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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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17 h. ago Steve Irwin released this 4m croc decades ago. Now it’s back at Australia Zoo, and people aren’t happy

The crocodile was moved to the Sunshine Coast this weekend following its capture in September for problematic behaviour.

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19 h. ago Diane Ladd, triple Oscar nominee and mother of Laura Dern, dies at 89

The actress starred in a number of films with her daughter, and both were nominated for Oscars for one of them, Rambling Rose.

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26 h. ago The 11 suburbs that have fallen out of the ‘million dollar club’

Experts warn the dips could be the start of a long decline, but could offer opportunities to buyers with more appetite for risk.

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26 h. ago Trump may have started this global trade war, but Xi’s winning it

The US president’s tariff warfare has done more than generate choppy surf. It has unleashed chaos to the extent that it is rewiring international alliances.

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26 h. ago Revealed: Why WA mum jailed for starving teenage daughter believes trial was unfair

The woman and her husband, who lived in the wealthy Perth suburb of Floreat, were found guilty of neglect after ballet teachers noticed the girl was emaciated and weak.

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35 h. ago A touring Indian superstar cops racist abuse. I’m sad, but not surprised

His social media following outnumbers the population of Australia and yet, Punjabi pop star Diljit Dosanjh was the target of xenophobic hate during his tour of Australia.

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36 h. ago Labuschagne just made his fifth century in eight innings. This is his advice to Konstas

Marnus Labuschagne says Sam Konstas will be a future Australian star and has backed the young opener to use his likely Ashes snub as fuel for improvement.

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37 h. ago Ley moves towards dumping net zero as Liberals’ Right faction locks in behind Nationals

Senior Liberals are seriously contemplating dumping net zero by 2050 to keep the Coalition together.

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38 h. ago Showers dampen Melbourne long weekend with wet weather forecast for Cup day

After a soaking start to the week in Melbourne, a further deluge of rain is set to dampen the Melbourne Cup tomorrow.

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