1 hour ago My friend may have died, but I only have to remember her and she is there

All Souls’ Day is a time to remember those who have gone. When I hear a few bars of Beethoven, my friend is with me.

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2 h. ago Fancy a brain boost? A dietitian recommends this popular sushi ingredient

Chef Vincent Lim shares his day on a plate.

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3 h. ago Woman charged over Louvre jewels heist, Paris prosecutor says

The lawyer for the woman, Adrien Sorrentino, told reporters his client is “devastated” because she disputes the accusations.

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12 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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12 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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12 h. ago The highs and lows of racing: Zahra’s dream Derby Day as Prebble opens up on life

A crowd of 86,112 were witness to a memorable Derby Day, where leading Melbourne trainer Ciaron Maher’s group 1 double was overshadowed by Mark Zahra’s dream run.

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12 h. ago Teen injured after knife fight erupts during Halloween celebrations

A 14-year-old boy has been injured in a street fight with knife-wielding thugs on a residential Melbourne street where families were trick-or-treating to celebrate Halloween.

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13 h. ago Inside the Derby Day Birdcage: Ley steers clear of fashion critiques

The Birdcage is back, if you are a politician at least, and with “net-zero Nationals” to cramp their style, some notable Liberals were having a field day.

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13 h. ago Derby Day best dressed: My Fair Lady and gangster vibes the big winners

People love a dress code. “It makes things easier,” says stylist Lana Wilkinson about the tradition of wearing black and white to Derby Day. Here’s who cracked the code.

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13 h. ago Derby Day LIVE updates: Watch: Pride Of Jenni storms to stunning win while Zahra dominates Derby Day

Follow along for live updates, fashion and news from Victoria Derby Day at Flemington as the spring racing carnival continues.

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14 h. ago ‘We’ve got a replacement for the champ’: Waller joy as Autumn Glow shines in Golden Eagle

James McDonald booted home the star mare to win Australia’s second-richest race at Randwick, her eighth victory from eight starts. Will she target the Cox Plate next year?

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14 h. ago Derby Day LIVE updates: ‘No one is riding better’: Zahra dominates Derby Day with victory on favourite Observer

Follow along for live updates, fashion and news from Victoria Derby Day at Flemington as the spring racing carnival continues.

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14 h. ago ‘I’d do anything to get half my body back’: Prebble opens up on life

Tom Prebble has opened up about the day he lost all feeling below the waist as he visits Flemington on a day Mark Zahra reigns supreme.

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14 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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14 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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15 h. ago AFLW weekly round 12: Star forward the first to reach a huge milestone

Welcome to our weekly AFLW blog for round 12. Throughout the season, follow along for updates from every game, as well as news and analysis across the round.

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15 h. ago Derby Day LIVE updates: ‘I’d do anything to get half my body back’: Ahead of the Derby, Prebble opens up on life

Follow along for live updates, fashion and news from Victoria Derby Day at Flemington as the spring racing carnival continues.

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16 h. ago Derby Day LIVE updates: Late Derby twist at Flemington, while Sussan Ley steps out after Joy Division backlash

Follow along for live updates, fashion and news from Victoria Derby Day at Flemington as the spring racing carnival continues.

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17 h. ago Derby Day LIVE updates: “Princess” Payne among the Flemington royalty on Derby Day

Follow along for live updates, fashion and news from Victoria Derby Day at Flemington as the Spring Racing Carnival continues.

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17 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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