‘I’m obsessed’: Looks from Stakes Day
Fashion is always a huge part of the Melbourne Cup Carnival and despite it being the last day the looks have still been world class.
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Pedestrian killed in horror crash
A man has died after he was struck by a car which mounted a footpath before it crashed into a pole and building.
Storm enforcer exploits NRL ban loophole
Suspended Storm prop Nelson Asofa-Solomona has exploited a loophole to fast track his return for the 2025 NRL season.
‘Cooked’: 25yo CEO floored by agent’s demand
A successful Aussie CEO has revealed the “cooked” experience he had with a real estate agent that left him feeling “terrible” and without a home.
How Dolan made the Melbourne Cup cool again
Robbie Dolan’s win in the Melbourne Cup has breathed life into the famous race and engaged the younger generation of Australian sports lovers.
Vic suburbs that downsizers are flocking to revealed
Experts believe some of the state’s towns could see home prices surge from next year after Baby Boomers gain access to their superannuation. SEE THE DOWNSIZER HOTSPOTS.
THE LAST SAY: Tips, market movers for Flemington, Rosehill
Today’s best bets, big wagers, key scratchings and the latest track conditions … Ray Thomas gives you all the tools you need to back a winner in Melbourne, Sydney and right around the nation.
Storm erupts after ‘massive’ AFLW drama
Footy fans are up in arms after an “absolutely shocking” moment during Friday night’s final where a rarely applied rule was enacted.
Woman killed in freak accident identified
The woman who was killed in a freak accident on a major freeway has been identified as a mother of four, with the family ‘in shock’ after the tragedy.
Brutal reality for Victory’s Bruno
One of the best strikers in A-League history is facing a huge challenge to win his spot back in Melbourne Victory’s team.
Red-hot Perry steers Sixers through rain
The Sydney Sixers captain’s blistering start to the WBBL season continued as a spinner had a bizarre run-in with an umpire.
The Block homes set for $200k loss as soon as they’re ‘off the lot’
Houses auctioned on The Block this weekend are set to lose more than $200,000 the moment they change hands due to a change that will instantly wipe out value for future investors.
Exciting import eyes carnival consolation in Five Diamonds
Australian Bloodstock’s most recent European addition Relentless Voyager will make his local debut in the $2m Five Diamonds at Rosehill on Saturday.
Boy injured in balcony collapse at elite school
The Year 7 student suffered leg, wrist and collarbone fractures after a balcony incident at an elite private school.
Neo-Nazis unhappy about police ‘harassment’
A leading figure in Australia’s neo-Nazi movement has complained that police continue to “harass and intimidate us” after co-ordinated raids this week.
Laxon’s ‘love’ for mare worth listening to in Queen Elizabeth
Sheila Laxon has revealed that her Melbourne Cup winner Knight’s Choice hadn’t even been her top stable seed in the big race, and it could pay for punters to listen given that Mission Of Love is racing at Flemington on Saturday.
$40k bag of coke tossed from high rise, cops
A bag of cocaine worth an estimated $40,000 has allegedly been thrown from a Melbourne high rise during a drug raid.
‘Ticked all the boxes’: 2023 Cup champ ready to Fight
Melbourne Cup winner and reigning Victorian Racehorse of the Year Without A Fight is back where he belongs – in the Group 1 arena at Flemington.
Neo-Nazi reacts to jail term for salute
The first person convicted and jailed under laws banning the public display of Nazi gestures has labelled the ordeal “insane”.
‘He is similar to Soulcombe’: Waller’s high hopes for import
Master trainer Chris Waller hopes his new import Kinesiology can ‘do a Soulcombe’ by winning the Group 3 Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2600m) before becoming a Melbourne Cup contender next year.
Why finals tilt is a ‘bonus’ for Roos star
A key cog in North Melbourne’s AFLW flag tilt is grateful just to be out on the field after a near disaster in pre-season training.
Ex-staff at top school accused of sex abuse
More than 30 former students at an elite Melbourne private school have accused teachers of sexual and physical abuse.
Mick Molloy’s big radio move revealed
Mick Molloy is set to leave Triple M Sydney, with the comedian to host a different breakfast show in another city in 2025.
‘Extra special’: Lee’s bucket-list goal
Having finished second at last year’s Australian Open, Minjee Lee is determined to lift the Patricia Bridges Bowl for the first time.
Worrying Vic home building numbers buck national trend
Home approvals are on the rise around the country, but they’re down year-on-year across Victoria. However, there are areas that have recorded higher approvals in the past 12 months. See the hot spots for new homes.
Major hint on whether Block quitters will make finale
The Block’s biggest night of the year is nearly here — but the most important question on everyone’s mind is — who is and who isn’t going to be there.
Driver killed after item falls from truck
A driver has died after in a freak incident on a major freeway, with police hoping to speak with the driver of another vehicle.
AFL great fails in tilt for Lord Mayor
An AFL legend who played nearly 300 games with Carlton has just failed in his bid to be Lord Mayor of one of Australia’s biggest cities.
AFL great fails in bid Lord Mayor tilt
An AFL legend who played nearly 300 games with Carlton has just failed in his bid to be Lord Mayor of one of Australia’s biggest cities.
‘I’m sick of eating this posh stuff’: Cup champ to Ipswich winner
Just two days after winning the Melbourne Cup, jockey Robbie Dolan was back in the saddle at Ipswich. And after winning the last, all he could think about was getting some KFC.
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