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Stunned silence at Flemington over Melbourne Cup winner

Stunned silence at Flemington over Melbourne Cup winner

Socialite Nicky Hilton Rothschild and model Liz Hurley were among famous faces at Flemington, as the crowd was stunned by the Melbourne Cup winner.

Dolan singing after huge Cup upset on Knight's Choice

Dolan singing after huge Cup upset on Knight's Choice

Dolan singing after huge Cup upset on Knight's Choice

Dolan singing after huge Cup upset on Knight's Choice

Rank outsider Knight's Choice has won the Melbourne Cup in a photo finish from Warp Speed, with Okita Soushi third in the $8.5 million feature at Flemington.

Captain Cummins sees clearly in another tense run chase

Captain Cummins sees clearly in another tense run chase

Captain Cummins sees clearly in another tense run chase

Captain Cummins sees clearly in another tense run chase

Mitchell Starc is happy to let Pat Cummins bat ahead of him from now on after the captain guided Australia to another thrilling win in a run chase.

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City await news on Nabbout, Tilio injuries

City await news on Nabbout, Tilio injuries

Melbourne City are lamenting a potential ACL tear to Andrew Nabbout while hopeful Marco Tilio has avoided a serious hamstring injury.

Tilio, Nabbout injured as City beat Western United

Tilio, Nabbout injured as City beat Western United

Melbourne City have beaten Western United 1-0 but lost attacker Marco Tilio to a hamstring injury and Andrew Nabbout to a potential ACL tear in a costly night.

Breakers bludgeon Melbourne in NBL blowout

Breakers bludgeon Melbourne in NBL blowout

The top-of-the-table NBL blockbuster on Melbourne Cup eve turned into a wake for United, embarrassed by the NZ Breakers by 34 points.

Australia see off Rauf super spell to win first ODI

Australia see off Rauf super spell to win first ODI

In his first ODI for almost a year, Pat Cummins saved Australia from an embarrassing defeat by guiding the hosts to a two-wicket ODI win against Pakistan.

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Melbourne Cup fancies Vauban, Buckaroo ready to fire

Melbourne Cup fancies Vauban, Buckaroo ready to fire

Melbourne Cup fancies Vauban, Buckaroo ready to fire

Melbourne Cup fancies Vauban, Buckaroo ready to fire

Irish raider Vauban is out for Melbourne Cup redemption as Chris Waller's Buckaroo headlines the locally trained contenders in the great race's 164th edition.

Grave robbery: state accused of death tax by stealth

Grave robbery: state accused of death tax by stealth

Grave robbery: state accused of death tax by stealth

Grave robbery: state accused of death tax by stealth

Wealthy families are being targeted for a massive hike in fees for settling inheritance after the death of a loved one.

AFL umpire suspended for dressing as Osama Bin Laden

AFL umpire suspended for dressing as Osama Bin Laden

AFL umpire suspended for dressing as Osama Bin Laden

AFL umpire suspended for dressing as Osama Bin Laden

The AFL has suspended one of its umpires for dressing up as notorious terrorist Osama Bin Laden at an end-of-season function.

Female jockeys, trainers on equal Cup footing

Female jockeys, trainers on equal Cup footing

Female jockeys, trainers on equal Cup footing

Female jockeys, trainers on equal Cup footing

Almost a decade after Michelle Payne became the first female jockey to win the Melbourne Cup, a record four women riders will contest Tuesday's edition.

Cannabis driver study joint venture takes to the road

Cannabis driver study joint venture takes to the road

Cannabis driver study joint venture takes to the road

Cannabis driver study joint venture takes to the road

A study to test medicinal cannabis' impact on drivers has begun, days after Victoria's upper house drew a line between impairment and a positive blood test.

Luckless Bombers star Toogood out of AFLW finals

Luckless Bombers star Toogood out of AFLW finals

Luckless Bombers star Toogood out of AFLW finals

Luckless Bombers star Toogood out of AFLW finals

Essendon captain Bonnie Toogood's AFLW season is over due to a serious ankle injury.

Slain rapper 'kept our family together', says brother

Slain rapper 'kept our family together', says brother

Slain rapper 'kept our family together', says brother

Slain rapper 'kept our family together', says brother

Community leaders who spoke out following the death of a young rapper have "no insight" into what happened and the death was not gang-related, his brother says.

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International summer begins at MCG with low-key ODI

Australia will play three ODIs and three T20s against Pakistan before the main course of the international summer - a five-Test battle with India.

Hawks snare $1m prize money with AFLW win over Tigers

Hawthorn have overcome a final-quarter deficit to post a 23-point win over Richmond that helped secure the club $1 million in prize money.

Lions confident Conway will be ready for AFLW finals

Brisbane star Sophie Conway left the field with a shoulder injury in the last quarter of their 27-point win over St Kilda, a week out from the AFLW finals.

Piscopo can bring more after ALM stunner: Kisnorbo

A world-class goal from recruit Reno Piscopo has steered Melbourne Victory to a comeback 2-1 A-League Men win over Macarthur FC.

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Phoenix's rise continues in big NBL win over Wildcats

South East Melbourne Phoenix have now won four of five games since firing coach Mike Kelly, with the Perth Wildcats their latest victims.

City beat Perth, Jets draw with Wanderers in ALW

Rhianna Pollicina starred as Melbourne City claimed a comeback 5-2 win over Perth Glory while Newcastle drew 2-2 with Western Sydney.

Molineux fires in Gades' WBBL thriller against Adelaide

Renegades captain Sophie Molineux and Stars opener Yastika Bhatia posted half-centuries to lead their Melbourne teams to wins in a WBBL double-header.

Community grieves after death of passionate rapper

A community leader has warned young people against seeking retribution after a young musician was killed by a shooter, who remains on the run, in Melbourne.

Cummins backs management of Australia's quicks

Pat Cummins believes Australia's hierarchy have nailed the preparation for their pace attack ahead of a gruelling five-Test summer against India.

The underground tale of Arts Centre's electric glow-up

One of Australia's biggest performing arts centres is midway through a major renovation. But theatregoers will never see the most vital part of the project.

Mullins eyes Irish success in Melbourne Cup

Willie Mullins has brought Vauban and Absurde back for shots at Melbourne Cup glory after both missed out last year under the Flemington sun.

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