This Month
Designer Perri Cutten remembered as ‘a pioneer of Australian fashion’
Known for giving Australian women a unique sense of style, Perri Cutten blazed a trail for designers who came after her.
December 2024
Why Emirates dropped F1, Melbourne Cup to go all in on tennis
Emirates will sponsor the Australian Open for another five years at least in a deal thought to be worth $35 million, as the airline’s head of marketing reveals the real reason it dropped other sporting fixtures.
November 2024
Insiders and long-shots: Rear Window at the 2024 Melbourne Cup
Knight’s Choice made a (very small) number of punters very wealthy, taking home the Melbourne Cup on slim expectations.
Inflation hangover gives Trump traction
Inflation is falling more quickly in the US, but Donald Trump is relying on high prices to accuse Kamala Harris of delivering an economic nightmare.
Knight’s Choice wins Melbourne Cup in photo finish
It was a photo finish for all places and an upset victory; Coalition calls for Alan Joyce to lose Order of Australia. How the day unfolded.
The $2.3m gamble that led Knight’s Choice to Melbourne Cup glory
Knight’s Choice stunned Australian racing by winning the Melbourne Cup on Tuesday. But he only made the race after a brave gamble by his owner.
Out the gates! Macquarie quants reveal their Melbourne Cup pick
The investment bank’s finance bros landed a winner last year backing Without A Fight. Can they make it two consecutive victories with their latest pick?
Eddie McGuire to Seven? You wouldn’t believe it
In six months in the role, Seven news and current affairs boss Anthony De Ceglie has cut a swathe through that organisation’s sacred cows.
Rich Lister was told ‘get a hobby’, now his horse is in the Cup
Brian Flannery has five-year-old gelding Manzoice in the race that stops the nation. It’s an outside chance, but one that the mining billionaire is thrilled to be part of.
This star banker won’t stop trying to win the Melbourne Cup
The best – and maybe only – mullet haircut in investment banking is back. Rich Ricci wants another crack at the Melbourne Cup with his horse Vauban.
‘Melbourne’s the wife, Sydney’s the mistress’: Victoria Racing Club’s CEO
It was inevitable a Chanticleer brunch hosted in Melbourne by a masthead based in Sydney reverted to the age-old rivalry between the country’s two largest cities.
How Victoria Racing Club’s new boss plans to turn around its fortunes
Kylie Rogers was used to managing people with different priorities and agendas as one of the AFL’s top commercial executives. Now she has an even bigger challenge.
October 2024
Why Tabcorp’s Gill McLachlan has banned pollies from the Birdcage
Politicians and journalists have been given short shrift, while Anthony Albanese and others will probably skip G.H. Mumm’s private jet theme.
Pony club, more events and Flemington rebrand: CEO’s plans for VRC
Kylie Rogers, who joined the VRC in August as its first female CEO, is preparing an ambitious strategy to boost the fortunes of the struggling club.
Michelle Payne can finally enjoy the weekend before Melbourne Cup
For the retired jockey, Melbourne Cup Carnival is now about preparing commentary, catching up with friends and enjoying the city’s best bars and restaurants.
Off to the races? Jackie Frank’s advice for dressing the part
If ever there was a chance to push the boundaries, this is it, urges the long-time judge of the Melbourne Cup’s Fashions on the field. And that includes you, men.
Republicans rush to vote early; Big super floods ASX; Bonds go weird
Read everything that’s happened in the news so far today.
Soak up the Melbourne Cup atmosphere at these top wine bars
Settle in, order a glass, and watch the world go by at these five fabulous institutions.
For those on the list, Melbourne Cup dining is first across the line
Ross Lusted will cater for members at Flemington Racecourse ahead of his first Melbourne restaurant opening, and Birdcage guests are in for some feasting, too.
August 2024
Ban all gambling ads and let the kids play the game, not the odds
Kids appear to know as much about multi bets as they do about the players they are watching.