4 h. ago Cup betting intrigue: One Kiwi punter stands to win $730,000 from $7

Kieran McManus, the son of Irish billionaire JP McManus, got proceedings going at the Call of the Card making the first bet to win $1 million when he backed Land Legend before the punters launched at Al Riffa.

Politics

6 h. ago I’ve watched Gai Waterhouse transform this horse — and something is different

A horse attempting the Melbourne Cup for the third time hasn’t triumphed in more than 30 years. But something about this runner feels different — a new calmness, a sharper focus, and a maturity that wasn’t there before.

Society

8 h. ago Al Riffa price tumbles with the rain as punter backs top weight to win $4 million

Kieran McManus, the son of Irish billionaire JP McManus, got proceedings going at the Call of the Card making the first bet to win $1 million when he backed Land Legend before the punters launched at Al Riffa.

Economics

9 h. ago The latest hygiene product that you can put anywhere. Yes, even there

Whole body deodorants are the latest personal hygiene products to hit the market, promising to keep every part of your body fresh and clean. But is it just marketing hype?

Politics

9 h. ago My suburb’s name is a mystery, but it’s how you say our main drag that reveals if you’re a local

I’ve heard my outer Melbourne suburb referred to as “Tradie Town”, and while there are heaps of utes and Pete Murray covers played at the local pub, those who live here affectionately call it something else.

Politics

12 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.

Politics

12 h. ago Caulfield South’s famous cinnamon scrolls are now in St Kilda

Sebby’s second outpost is in the former Black Star Pastry space on Acland Street.

Politics

12 h. ago The inner west bar and bottleshop with a killer rooftop beer garden

Mr West also stocks more than 200 artisanal beers, spirits and wines.

Events

12 h. ago Vauban has failed twice in the Melbourne Cup. Here’s why the third time will be the charm

Form analyst Ally Mosley has run her eye over the Cup field and come up with a winner – and the wet weather will only help her pick.

Politics

12 h. ago First Caulfield, now Melbourne. On Tuesday Jamie Melham can rewrite racing history

Jamie Melham will join her husband Ben as the first husband-wife pair to ride in the same Melbourne Cup. But can she become the first female to win the Caulfield-Melbourne Cup double on favourite Half Yours.

Politics

13 h. ago How to pick a Melbourne Cup winner: A bluffer’s guide to punting

Which barrier number has the most wins in Flemington history’s and are you better off picking a gelding or mare? With history as our guide, here’s some Cup Day help for the mug punters seeking a winner in the big race.

Politics

13 h. ago Melbourne Cup winner Michelle Payne’s next challenge? Fashion

The champion jockey is easing into her role as an ambassador for the Victoria Racing Club having traded her saddle for a stylist.

Politics

15 h. ago How to make the chicken sandwich that stops the nation every Melbourne Cup Day (and beyond)

Are you one of the half a million people that has so far clicked on our exclusive recipe for Peter Rowland’s cult chicken sandwiches? Plus eight more great chook sangas and burgers to get you off and racing.

Politics

15 h. ago Tongan star recovering after needing fluid drained from brain

Melbourne and Tongan star Eli Katoa could be stranded in Auckland for up to a week as the NRL begins their review into Tonga’s handling of the situation.

Politics

16 h. ago She broke her back in her fourth race. Now Celine Gaudray will ride in the Melbourne Cup

Broken bones and suspensions haven’t dampened the big smile of rising star Celine Gaudray who will ride in the Melbourne Cup for the first time on Tuesday, just 10 years after lobbing on trainer Pat Carey’s doorstop looking for part-time work.

Politics

19 h. ago Soaking start for Melbourne with constant rain forecast to kick off the week

Up to 45 millimetres of rain is forecast in Melbourne on Monday. Unfortunately for racegoers, the wet weather is set to continue into Cup Day.

Politics

23 h. ago Watch the video: ‘What the hell just happened?’ Robbie Dolan relives elation of Cup win

Twelve months after he shocked the world by joining the Melbourne Cup honour role, the Irish jockey relives the race blow by blow.

Events

28 h. ago House values accelerate as lower rates, policy and supply combine

The Reserve Bank is unlikely to deliver further rate relief as past cuts, higher inflation, government policies and low supply hit the property market.

Events

33 h. ago Michelle Payne’s Cup win was unforgettable. But no one mentions this man’s involvement

It will soon be time for the Racing industry to consider bringing a Melbourne Cup winner out of exile.

Politics

37 h. ago Fairytales and heavyweights: How to tip the Melbourne Cup trifecta

Racing writers Danny Russell and Peter Ryan pull apart the Melbourne Cup field searching for the winning trifecta formula.

Politics