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Samantha LandyCommercial partnerships editor

As the commercial partnerships editor for Victoria, Sam works with News Corp Australia’s commercial partners to achieve earned editorial coverage in the metro mastheads, with a focus on the Herald Sun. She was previously the Herald Sun’s real estate editor, having joined News Corp Australia’s Victorian real estate team in 2015. She started at News Corp in 2011 as an editorial assistant, going on to complete a year-long trainee journalism course across five publications, including the Geelong Advertiser and Weekly Times, and then becoming a general news reporter at the Herald Sun.

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MELBOURNE, SEPTEMBER 29, 2022: Herald Sun Aria finalist Amelia Wawrzon poses on the Royal Exhibition Building's Dome Promenade, which will reopen to the public in October for the first time in 100 years. Picture: Mark Stewart

Melbourne icon reopening for first time in a century

The Royal Exhibition Building Dome Promenade and its glorious views will soon open to the public in a “wonderful moment for Melbourne”.

Drag Queen Art Simone in her Weeping Woman dress next to the painting by Pablo Picasso, which forms part of NGV exhibition The Picasso Century. The exhibition closes on October 9. Picture: Jason Edwards

Drag queen thought Picasso outfit would get her ‘in trouble’

RuPaul’s Drag Race Down Under star Art Simone has turned heads at the NGV in a striking Weeping Woman-inspired outfit.

Tokorangi, a five-year-old mare trained by Mike Moroney at Flemington, who underwent advanced injury preventing screening before returning to full health and her racing career. It's for a story running on Thurs Sep 22 about how Racing Victoria's Medicare for Horses program has already saved dozens of racehorses from potentially catastrophic injuries. Tokorangi with strapper Steve OÃ¢â¬â¢Leary. Picture: Tony Gough

‘Medicare for Horses’ prevents catastrophic injuries

Dozens of Victorian racehorses have been saved from potentially catastrophic injuries in the first year of a world-leading subsidy program.

Herald Sun Showbag launch. Milla Periera (9) and Ethan Periera (11). Picture: Jake Nowakowski

Melbourne Show kicks off with sell-out day

A record 50,000 tickets have been sold to the Melbourne Royal Show’s first day. Here’s everything you need to know about new and returning attractions.

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The large selection of Showbags that will be on offer at this year's Melbourne Royal Show. Siblings Harry 6 and Cate 9 work their way through all the showbags on offer to find their favourite bag. Picture: David Caird

Check out every showbag at Melbourne Royal Show

Take a peek inside all 339 showbags on offer at this year’s Melbourne Royal Show to pick the best lollies, toys and goodies.

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How to visit the Melbourne Show on a budget

The Melbourne Royal Show is back after a two-year hiatus – here’s how to enjoy the rides, showbags, food and more without breaking the bank.

Dr Martyn Jolly recreates a 19th-century magic lantern show for ACMI's Light: Works from the Tate's Collection exhibition. Picture: Jake Nowakowski

‘Psychedelic’ magic lantern show a must for film buffs

A once-global entertainment phenomenon that paved the way for “the cinema we now know” is set to wow audiences at ACMI.

Daryl Braithwaite sings to the crowd before the cox plate. Cox Plate race day races. Picture: Nicole Garmston

Jockey to sing ‘Daryl’s anthem’ at Cox Plate

Daryl Braithwaite has sung Horses at The Valley for the better part of 13 years – but he’ll be handing the mic to an unexpected performer this year.

The large selection of Showbags that will be on offer at this year's Melbourne Royal Show. Siblings Harry 6 and Cate 9 work their way through all the showbags on offer to find their favourite bag. Picture: David Caird

Kids pick this year’s best showbags

From the classic Bertie Beetle to a luxe $100 offering, find out which Melbourne Royal Show showbags are the best – and best value – this year.

Sunday Herald Sun- Alice Hirst, Scone Champion from Warrnambool. With her husband Eric, who also is a scone making champion. Picture- Nicole Cleary

Baking champ reveals secrets to perfect scones

Alice Hirst will be aiming to notch her 100th baking contest win at the Melbourne Royal Show. See her recipe for the mouth-watering scones here.

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