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Peter RolfeMajor Events and Development Reporter

Peter Rolfe is the Herald Sun Major Events and Development reporter. He has previously worked in state politics, general news, education and sport in a journalism career spanning 20 years.

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Missy Higgins performed for a massive crowd of fans at Munro Martin Park in Cairns on Saturday, May 11, with large queues of attendees lining up around the block an hour before the show began. Photo: Nighthawk Creative

100 gigs in 17 days: Victoria’s booming live music program

The third instalment of the Always Live festival is set to showcase an “iconic line-up for music fans of all ages”. This is who’s playing.

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An artist's impression of the new City Square, expected to open in Melbourne next year.

New Metro station to include permanent ‘smoking ceremony dish’

New images reveal what the CBD landmarkwill look like once reopened next year, complete with interactive artwork and a permanent “smoking ceremony dish”.

Victoria

FOR PETER ROLPHE STORY. NCA. Melbourne Cup Day Flemington Racecourse on November 05, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. Betting syndicate members Vicki Booes, Elizabeth Bellos, David Buttigieg, Sharon Crapper and Kevin Fraser. Picture: Jake Nowakowski

Battlers’ Cup runner royally last, and that’s Just Fine by them

For the 1600 part owners of Melbourne Cup runner Just Fine — some of whom paid just $250 for a slice of the syndicate — the fact she was last home matters little. For retired Shep farmer, Kevin Fraser, she’s “the dream of a lifetime”.

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Gai Waterhouse and Just Fine at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne. Picture: Alex Coppel

How $250 bought Whittlesea man share in Melbourne Cup runner

While he may be the King’s reject, ‘Just Fine’ is proving to be exactly that for 1600 regular Aussie punters. For less than a cheap suit, everyday Australians have been able to buy a share in Gai Waterhouse’s sole 2024 Melbourne Cup runner.

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Ariarne Titmus Melbourne Cup Carnival Ambassador, Horse was Twilight Payment Shot at Living Legends 2024 Lexus Melbourne Cup Trophy. Picture: Tony Gough

Olympic legend’s special Melbourne Cup role

Four-time gold medallist Ariarne Titmus says she feels “very special and humbled” to be part of a key pre-race ceremony.

Victoria

Three new apartments at Collins Wharf in Docklands in $521 million development by Lendlease

Triple towers to be Melbourne’s newest waterfront views

Three new waterfront towers, housing 915 apartments, are set to reshape the Collins Wharf strip of Docklands.

Victoria

Joshua Uljans and Karl van Buuren at their beachfront Moondog brewery in Frankston. It will be different from the new ones in Docklands and Footscray. Picture: Tony Gough

Moon Dog to open Bali beach club-inspired spot in Frankston

Hot on the heels of its Footscray and Docklands openings, Melbourne brewery Moon Dog will add another venue to its fast-growing empire, with Moon Dog Beach Club set to open before Christmas.

Victoria

Bec Judd promoting the Australian Masters new The 19th Fan Experience at Kington Heath Golf Club. Picture: David Caird

Bec Judd’s plans to design golf gear and travel the world playing

Melbourne influencer Bec Judd — who says she’s become a golf “addict” and plans to design a golf fashion range and travel the world playing the game — is the face of the Australian Open’s new fun 19th party hole.

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NCA. MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA. October209 , 2024. AFLW. Essendon vs North Melbourne at Windy Hill. The Dick Reynolds Stand at Windy Hill . Pic : Michael Klein

Essendon’s new Windy Hill plans

It’s long been Essendon Football Club’s spiritual heartland. Now, a deal between Essendon and the AFL will see Windy Hill redeveloped with a female first focus.

Victoria

Essendon Football Club reveals plans to revamp Windy Hill

It’s long been Essendon Football Club’s spiritual heartland. Now, a deal between the Bombers and the AFL will see Windy Hill redeveloped with a female first focus.

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