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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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MELBOURNE, OCTOBER 15, 2024: Young female footballers from the Ormond Junior Football Club Under 14 AFL 9s competition. L to R Emily Korn, Sasha Korn, Allegra Coulthard, Sienna Syphers, Natalia Litaridis, Maia Kaplan, Liliana Jackson, Cassandra Grano. Picture: Mark Stewart

‘The generous state’: Victorians dig deep for athletes great and small

Victorians have ignored the cost of living crisis to dig deep and donate more to budding athletes than any other state in Australia.

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Sportsbet Caulfield Cup Carnival at Caulfield racecourse, Caulfield, Victoria, Saturday 19th October 2024. Racegoers enjoying the meeting are Robyn Mocelli, Stacey Smyth, Jacqui Tatterson. Picture: Andrew Batsch

PICTURES: All the action from the Caulfield Cup

More than 25,000 people packed out Saturday’s Caulfield Cup — one of Melbourne’s most prestigious events on the racing calendar. See all the pictures below.

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2017 Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park , Melbourne , Australia. Fans applaud Lewis Hamilton who placed 2nd , winner Sebastian Vettel and 3rd placegetter Valterri Bottas . Picture : Ian Currie

Decision looms on whether brakes stay on F1 Grand Prix fan tradition

Fan traditions at the Melbourne Grand Prix that were banned last year amid safety and security fears may be flagged to start-up again next year, with the outcome of talks to be revealed shortly.

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Michelle Payne with Rochester locals and Living Legends Twilight Payment and Prince of Penzance and this years trophy. Picture : Nicole Cleary

Melbourne Cup Parade shifted to farm thanks to Big Build works

The race that stops a nation usually stops traffic with a parade through city streets the day before the Melbourne Cup. This year, 1000 fans will instead salute retired racehorses at a farm near the airport.

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An artist's impression of the new LED screens Crown wants to add to gas brigades at Southbank.

Holy smoke! Southbank set to become ad screen central

Crown plans to modify its fireball breathing Southbank pylons to also feature large LED advertising screens, with sound and vision running day and night, spruiking city events and celebrations.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - NCA NewsWire Photos - 20 JANUARY 2024: People enjoy the tournament during Day 7 of the Australian Open at Melbourne Park. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Diego Fedele

Aus Open’s latest entertainment precinct revealed

A “game changing” interactive entertainment precinct aimed at the next generation of sports fans is set to take over part of Birrarung Marr at next year’s Australian Open.

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Melbourne Star observation wheel. The wheel has been closed for almost three years Picture: Wayne Taylor

Hope springs, but there’s a big if in Docklands’ Star wheel revival

Talks are being held between the liquidator of the Melbourne Star Observation Wheel and a potential buyer — who first wants to ensure it’s safe and can spin again, after sitting idle for years.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 22: Oscar Piastri of Australia and McLaren signs autographs at the fan stage prior to practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Australia at Albert Park Circuit on March 22, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Quinn Rooney - Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Images)

Melbourne Grand Prix ticket sales suspended in Ticketmaster bungle

Public ticket sales to the Melbourne Grand Prix have been suspended amid technical difficulties by Ticketmaster, the snafu coming as Formula One fans were hit with higher prices.

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AFL members will be allowed to sit with each other in preferred seats again next to family and friends. (L-R) James DÃElia, Elena Gao, Hayleigh Sharman (back), Richmond star Tom Lynch, Iain Reitman (back), Sudip Chakraborty and Bronte Van Eeken at Marvel Stadium. Picture: Josie Hayden

Marvel Stadium explores ticket tech for members to sell or trade seats

Fans unable to take their reserved seats at Marvel Stadium would be urged to sell or trade them for incentives like tickets to other events, as part of a tech push to fill up the stadium for AFL games.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 04: Marvel Stadium GM Scott Fitzgerald is seen with Ben Carter and Melissa De Corrado on the Marvel Stadium roof on October 04, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Michael Willson/AFL Photos)

Rooftop walk, US sports: Marvel Stadium boss reveals grand plans for venue

Marvel Stadium boss Scott Fitzgerald has outlined his vision to make the Docklands stadium as fan friendly, multifunctional and accessible as possible, with a range of big ideas being explored.

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