2 h. ago Wonderwall of cash: Week of stellar events to send Melbourne economy surging

Triple header of Melbourne Cup, Oasis and Metallica predicted to bring a once-in-a-decade boom for local businesses.

Politics

20 h. ago Why one of this year’s Melbourne Cup favourites might not run in the race

Even though it has passed the mandatory veterinary scans, the decision on whether Buckaroo runs the Melbourne Cup will not be made until Saturday afternoon’s deadline.

Politics

20 h. ago Why one of this year’s Melbourne Cup favourites might not run; Gai tries to teach Vauban manners

Even though it has passed the mandatory veterinary scans, the decision on whether Buckaroo runs the Melbourne Cup will not be made until Saturday afternoon’s deadline. Meanwhile, Gai Waterhouse has been working on the mounting-yard manners of a two-time favourite.

Society

36 h. ago ‘A rising star’: Michelle Payne says this female jockey is primed to continue her Cup legacy

It’s 10 years since Michelle Payne’s famous Melbourne Cup win on Prince of Penzance. She hopes the talented trio of female jockeys already booked for the Cup can join her as a winning jockey in Australia’s biggest race.

Politics

3 d. ago The White Lotus and Real Housewives crossover coming to Melbourne

The Melbourne Cup carnival gets a dose of high drama from a Hollywood actor and a Beverly Hills reality-TV star.

Events

3 d. ago Cox Plate LIVE: Punters dismantle the Moonee Valley track after Via Sistina’s win for the ages

Via Sistina has won back-to-back Cox Plates. Follow along for all the live results, analysis and news from Cox Plate day at Moonee Valley. 

Politics

3 d. ago Cox Plate LIVE: Clayton Oliver in the Moonee Valley marquees as history

Follow along for all the live results, analysis and news from Cox Plate day at Moonee Valley. 

Politics

3 d. ago Cox Plate LIVE: Waller, McDonald score wins ahead of Via Sistina’s moment of truth as punters pack Moonee Valley

Follow along for all the live results, analysis and news from Cox Plate day at Moonee Valley. 

Politics

3 d. ago Cox Plate LIVE: McDonald wins twice ahead of Via Sistina ride in Cox Plate; Punters bid farewell before Valley overhaul

Follow along for all the live results, analysis and news from Cox Plate day at Moonee Valley. 

Politics

3 d. ago Cox Plate LIVE: McDonald scores winner ahead of Via Sistina ride in Cox Plate; Melbourne bid farewell before Valley overhaul

Follow along for all the live results, analysis and news from Cox Plate day at Moonee Valley. 

Politics

3 d. ago Cox Plate LIVE: Melbourne’s chance to farewell Moonee Valley before major overhaul of historic venue

Follow along for all the live results, analysis and news from Cox Plate day at Moonee Valley. 

Politics

4 d. ago A trainer’s verdict: Sam Freedman’s guide to the Cox Plate, plus our expert tips

Don’t waste your time pouring over the Cox Plate form guide. Our Melbourne Cup-winning columnist has done it for you.

Politics

5 d. ago Celine Gaudray’s childhood dream was to ride in the Melbourne Cup. Now she’s earned her chance

Gaudray admitted she was confident as her ride Torranzino loomed up to tackle the front-running, King Charles-owned Gilded Water in the Geelong Cup.

Politics

6 d. ago King’s horse forced to wait for Melbourne Cup golden ticket bid as patrons evacuated in Geelong

The Geelong Cup will be run on Thursday after the meeting was postponed due to damaging winds and safety concerns.

Events

7 d. ago Friends rally around Pendlebury as more complaints about manager emerge

Leading financier Ozzie Kheir, the owner of 2021 Melbourne Cup winner Verry Elleegant, confirmed he was owed “a substantial amount of money”, while a different former AFL player is rumoured to be out $1 million.

Politics

7 d. ago Chief vet’s bullying claim against Racing Vic overshadows Cox Plate

Five horses were scratched in the eight days before last year’s Melbourne Cup, leaving owners and trainers angered and confused, and now the chief vet has launched a legal action against racing’s governing body over how she alleges she was treated.

Politics

1 week ago Record day for Melham’s historic win at Caulfield Cup as Ka Ying Rising wins the Everest

Follow along live as The Everest and Caulfield Cup race days are run and won with the results, fashions and post race reactions.

Politics

1 week ago Caulfield Cup and The Everest LIVE: Jamie Melham makes history on Half Yours, first woman jockey to win Caulfield Cup; Ka Ying Rising wins the Everest

Follow along live as The Everest and Caulfield Cup race days are run and won with the results, fashions and post race reactions.

Politics

1 week ago Caulfield Cup and The Everest LIVE: Ka Ying Rising storms to victory in the Everest as Caulfield buzzes ahead of the cup

Follow along live as The Everest and Caulfield Cup race days are run and won with the results, fashions and post race reactions.

Events

1 week ago Caulfield Cup and The Everest LIVE: Melbourne and Sydney turn on their racing charm as feature races edge closer

Follow along live as The Everest and Caulfield Cup race days are run and won with the results, fashions and post race reactions.

Politics