Is Prognosis just too good? Can Pride Of Jenni lead all the way? Will Via Sistina give J-Mac his 100th Group 1 win? Or does Broadsiding confirm his emerging superstar status? These are just some of the questions that will be answered in today’s $5 million Cox Plate (2040m) at The Valley.
A sold-out crowd of 22,000 fans is expected to flock to Saturday’s Cox Plate, with the chief of Moonee Valley Racing boldly declaring it will be “the best race in the country this year”.
When these cops turn up to hospital to see a shooting victim, they are met with a wall of silence. Their job is to crack the cases that even the victims don’t want cracked.
Building groups have warned the Vic government’s plans to fix the state’s construction watchdog needs more than a new name, with evidence that the proposed key fix will ‘struggle’.
Wealthy property developer Tim Gurner, who once claimed “arrogant” workers need to be sacked, is charging eye-watering fees for memberships to his gyms. See the video and full list of what’s included.
He’s the boy from Beverly Hills who became a legend of two AFL clubs. On the latest SACKED podcast, Paul Roos reveals the phone call which set him on the path to coaching greatness.
The grieving family of a Tower Hill farming couple — killed when a truck ploughed into their home early on Friday — have told of how the pair worked to “make the world a better place”.
A young pilot was killed in a horror light plane crash just weeks from his 21st birthday, with his sister breaking her silence in an emotional interview.
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The long campaign is finally over but Melbourne’s next lord mayor is not expected to be declared for another two weeks, with the race for the city’s top job set to go down to the wire.
Severe staff shortages at police forensic services — a crucial arm of the state’s fight against crime — are affecting some investigations.
The man who fired at police before being shot himself packed dirt into his wound before applying a tourniquet as he tried to flee officers.
Nothing reveals Greens or Teal double standards faster than trying to solve a problem where they live, writes David Penberthy.
A leading youth advocate has warned “we are criminalising childhood trauma” after new data revealed the majority of young people in the youth justice system were themselves victims of child abuse and maltreatment.
In a tale of two Texases, Donald Trump’s interview with Joe Rogan in Austin and Beyoncé’s expected performance with Kamala Harris in Houston could tip the deadlocked presidential election.
One day I think Australia will become a republic, but it’s a long way off. Republicans – and Lidia Thorpe – might need to change their tune.
Premier Jacinta Allan’s plan for suburban housing towers in Brighton, Toorak, Malvern, Armadale and Hawksburn is going to ruin Melbourne.
Kamala Harris saw the complete erosion of the national lead held after replacing Joe Biden, as Donald Trump chipped away at the popular vote.
A woman has been charged over an alleged assault on Senator Lidia Thorpe at the MCG, after a Dreamtime AFL game in May this year.
The Matildas came away with a draw against Switzerland in Zurich in their first game under Tom Sermanni but a new coach wasn’t able to unlock the attacking flair of Mary Fowler.
As the biggest prize in Australian racing returns home to wrap up its five-month world tour, check out photos from the most striking destinations – from New York to the Northern Territory.
Glenn Maxwell has opened up on his relationship with alcohol and ‘unfair’ public perceptions – plus the mysterious evening in India that was the most scary of the cricketer’s life.
AFLW star Richelle “Rocky” Cranston was at the top of her game before she suddenly went blind in one eye. She had been living with chronic kidney disease — she just didn’t know it.
A huge amount of Aussies are still yet to file their tax return despite the threat of a hefty fine, and there are just days until the deadline.
Some Aussie workers could boost their salary by up to $40,000 by making small career switches that require minimal training. Find out where these opportunities exist.
Qantas is about to release 20 million domestic reward seats for members of its Frequent Flyers program.
Brands have been dropping wild Black Friday deals early. See the top deals up for grabs from popular brands including Dyson, Samsung, Ninja and Nike.
Omar and Zane Sabre have turned a $40,000 investment into a $50m retail business but admit their $16,500 diamond and gold iPhone case is next level. So who will buy it?
A Seaford man who failed to keep his dangerous dogs locked up has been told to prepare for a stint behind bars himself.
A man who allegedly fired at police before fleeing on foot into Gippsland farmland on Thursday has been shot, arrested and flown to hospital, with one local describing the scene as like a movie.
One of Victoria’s best paid local government executives just got a $125,000 pay bump, after accepting a new role in Queensland.
A flight from Perth to Auckland was forced to divert into Melbourne so federal police could arrest a man who allegedly tried to “headbutt” the cabin manager.
Australian horse racing legend Pat Hyland, whose wins include the Melbourne Cup and Cox Plate, and his wife Maree are saddling up to sell their farm an hour south east of Melbourne.
A Melbourne mother was “at her wits end” after repeatedly pleading with authorities to remove her son, an aggressive 17-year-old with an extensive history of sexual violence. He was bailed days before he strangled her.
A Victorian mum who murdered her husband by feeding him a poison-laced biscuit is fighting to be freed from jail early, alleging she had only intended to send him to sleep to escape his abuse.
Who is the longest current-serving premier in Australia? Test your skills in our 100-question quiz.
Show your true colours ahead of another blockbuster AFL season and collect your glossy footy team posters here.
Hungry? Ditch the poke bowls and see where to get Melbourne’s best sandwiches.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has been greeted by a sea of green and gold during a visit to a Samoan village an hour from the capital Apia on the Australian leader’s final day of CHOGM.
The parliamentary voting records of Allegra Spender and the Teal independents have come under the microscope, as the Wentworth MP said “no one tells me how to vote”.
Iran has threatened to pound Israel with bombs, fuelling fears of an all-out war. Follow the live updates.
Kamala Harris turned her campaign rally into a star-studded festival with the help of her high-profile supporters. Here’s how the day played out in the US presidential election.
The Finance Sector Union says the Commonwealth Bank’s decision to discipline or cut bonuses from workers who breach return-to-office rules is outrageous.
Qantas has declared it’s ready to move on from the ‘serious mistakes’ of the past, even as a new book threatens to dredge up events the airline would rather forget.
The second largest external shareholder in WiseTech says the firm has a strong ‘long-term value’ proposition and Richard White was right to step down into a $1m a year consulting role.
A next-generation office building next door to North Melbourne’s Is Don Is Good salami silos has been listed for sale with expectations it could make more than $100m.
A wealthy development family have splashed more than $60m on a series of clifftop Sorrento mansions that are, combined, expected to become Victoria’s most impressive coastal home.
Logie award-winning host, horticulturalist and landscape designer Jamie Durie is making a TV comeback, and has highlighted one home feature that can potentially add tens of thousands of dollars in value.
A ‘new era in Australian property’ is expected next year with a seismic change expected to shake up the real estate market.
Bianca Censori’s sibling, Angelina Censori, has followed in her big sister’s fashion footsteps at a Melbourne nightclub where US rapper Travis Scott was performing.
Not so long ago big names were clamouring for an invitation to Diddy’s parties, but now the disgraced music mogul is locked away in prison awaiting trial. Here’s how it all unravelled.
Jimmy Barnes celebrates another number one, after being smashed by a series of health battles, as he returns to supreme form with Cold Chisel in Melbourne.
Disgraced rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs is living a miserable existence in a notorious New York jail according to a prison insider despite being granted a quirky special privilege.
They call her Shikhapedia but she once had to seek out someone who knew even more about the game to save her career. ROBERT CRADDOCK speaks to Brisbane Heat WBBL recruit Shikha Pandey.
Concussion campaigner Peter Jess has slammed the AFL’s lawyer Peter Gordon for deciding to advise cricketer Will Pucovski on his concussion case. Here’s why.
David Warner’s lifetime leadership ban has been sensationally overturned by Cricket Australia – but the shock verdict would not have happened without the help of several cricket greats.
A stint in Japan changed the course of Damian Lane’s career, which led to Caulfield Cup and Cox Plate on Japanese horses. Here is how it happened.
Paul Roos faced plenty of challenges throughout his playing and coaching career, here he reveals the toughest part of his football journey was dealing with the fallout from another Barry Hall hit. LISTEN HERE.
Chris Waller was much happier on Friday than he was earlier in the week with Via Sistina to take her place in the Cox Plate on Saturday.
Reports that Oscar Piastri was actively seeking a move to Red Bull have rocked F1 and the Aussie who has already claimed two race wins this year with McLaren has now had his say.
Huge edition of Late Mail with Matthew Dellavedova a chance to play United’s second game of the round, plus a star King and Bryce Cotton both out.
With six teams on the double this week, you’d think there’d be options aplenty for SuperCoach NBL experts. However, there’s a world of Hurt awaiting for those who miss a Phoenix big man.
Seemingly innocent muck-up day pranks at the prestigious Melbourne High School have turned sour after a car was stripped of paint and a teacher injured. Now up to 30 students face disciplinary action.
Residents are pushing for expansive private school grounds to be available for locals to use, opening up billions of dollars worth of valuable parks, ovals and playing fields.
An American couple have been jailed over a mammoth $800m ice and cocaine bust, described by a judge as among the most serious attempted importations in Australian history.
The girlfriend of late media titan Harold Mitchell is challenging his will in a bid for more of his $60m fortune after being gifted $5m cash.
A slimy drink with slimy claims
As if dating wasn’t daunting enough
China makes more electric cars than any other country – and some of them might take you by surprise.
This staggeringly brilliant – and expensive – sports car pushed its driver to start playing the lottery.
The once-standard complimentary snacks and meals in economy are slowly being phased out, replaced by ‘buy on board’ options.
As one English backpacker recently learned, this innocent-seeming word makes Aussies irrationally angry, and should be avoided at all costs.
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