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Sam Kelt said he couldn't describe how he was feeling in a way 'you can put in the paper'.

Thousands of racing fans have descended on Flemington Racecourse in their finest to watch the race that stops a nation.

The Victorian government approves plans for a new suburb in Ballarat for 13,000 residents. It will include four schools.

Chris Waller explains the mistake that led to Asterix being scratched from the Melbourne Cup in disappointing scenes for owners. Follow live.

It’s Melbourne Cup Day, and we will bring you all the news, colour, analysis and action from the track, the Birdcage, the movers and shakers and much more. Follow it live.

If you are looking for the runner that ticks every box for Tuesday’s $10 million feature, you can stop scrolling now. Ciaron Maher’s Point of Law is the one.

Of all the cherished items in Australian sport – think the premiership trophies of the AFL and NRL or cricket’s baggy green – the Melbourne Cup is the one that is attainable to the average punter. Theoretically.

Limerick businessman bets big on 9/1 Hopewell Rock

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Williams briefly recalled his wild child days when appearing at Flemington Racecourse on Monday ahead of his Melbourne Cup performances.

Insiders share the one big rule for style success at Flemington.

Trustyourinstinct and last year’s runner-up Goodie Two Shoes represent owner JP McManus in Flemington highlight

Chief racing writer Danny Russell shares his tips for this year's Melbourne Cup.

A local cricket club in the south-western suburbs has expressed dismay after its turf pitch was destroyed by suspected vandals on e-bikes.

The Irish sent shockwaves through a packed Call of the Card luncheon on Monday, splashing out $1 million on Hopewell Rock to win almost $10 million if the highly rated import salutes in the Melbourne Cup.

Some veteran punters like to spend hours studying the form guides, while newcomers might opt for their favourite number, silk colour, a name they like or rely on superstitions. But what does the data say? Here’s our guide to help you navigate Australia’s greatest race.

According to the Transport Accident Commission, 220 lives have been lost on Victorian roads so far this year.

Two men are dead after a car and a motorbike collided in Melbourne's south-east.

Thirty years ago this week, the brilliant galloper Saintly won the Melbourne Cup to give Bart Cummings his 10th victory in the race that stops the nation.

A strong field of Australian hopefuls and international raiders is preparing for the race that stops the nation on Tuesday.

One council has backflipped on its decision to axe a free street party permit program, but the process is under review in another local government area.

Ahead of the Lexus Melbourne Cup on Tuesday, keep up to date with our Cup Carnival tipster David Gately, who shares his thoughts and analysis for the race that stops the nation at Flemington.

Injured jockey Harry Coffey is sweating on last-minute medical clearance to take his place in Tuesday’s $10.2 million Melbourne Cup.

A suburban theatre company has been left with a half-empty theatre after being catfished by someone claiming to represent a Melbourne church.

The prime minister has ridden out plenty of political turbulence before, but now economic headwinds are being compounded by growing frustration within his own ranks.

The Melbourne Cup is almost upon us, and this is the easiest and best way to organise your office sweep. Enter the player names, get your picks and watch the race. Easy.

A house party at Hampton Park has exploded into chaos, with properties and cars damaged by gatecrashers.

The leading chances for the great race have enjoyed mixed fortunes at the barrier draw. Explore our interactive form guide to all the horses et to line up in the 166th Melbourne Cup.

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The Melbourne Cup field changes again, with international challenger Defiantly ruled out of the race after failing a vet inspection on Derby Day.

Ten people have been injured in a mini-van crash on King Island in Bass Strait, with three flown to Melbourne hospitals.

There’s a cosy retro hideaway cafe, a second location of a popular south-east sandwich deli, and a hard-to-find bakery with Paris-meets-Tokyo style.

Sport demands we pick a side. The arts, however, strive to find the things that bind us, despite our differences.

Bespoke self-erasing apps and encrypted networks have turned serious violence into cheap contracts, leaving burns victims, bungled targets and disposable teens in their wake.

From houses with a Japanese-tiled heated pool and spa to Moroccan tiles and a teriyaki grill, these are some our favourite architect-designed homes for sale right now.

While most people who give blood might visit a handful of donation centres in their life, Trevor Bergman has gone above and beyond by donating at every blood bank in the country.

A cornerstone of Mike Bush’s strategy to tackle organised crime will be cracking the encrypted apps used by the cartels to recruit, order gangland hits, and task kids to do firebombings.

In some spots, the cost to buy a typical house has dropped by double digits, while first home buyers are propping up the more affordable areas.

Thieves have swiped $20,000 worth of premium beef from Basq Essendon Fields, a steakhouse in Melbourne.

Victorian police have identified multiple online usernames suspected of ordering crimes including alleged firebombings and extortions across Melbourne.

The final field for the race that stops a nation is anything but settled as Racing Victoria enforces safety protocols.

Max Gawn is keen for Brisbane premiership coach Chris Fagan to join the Demons.

A truck parking bay that has become a hotspot for rubbish dumping in Clayton South has been closed and fenced off.

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Six weeks from the end of the school year, principals and teachers say they have been blindsided by a government decision to reduce disability support funding.

A western suburb has long been billed as Melbourne’s next big thing. Some believe data centres could turn that vision into a reality.

Police have identified 55-year-old Elias Serevetas as the victim of a suspected targeted underworld hit in Reservoir.

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A major manhunt is underway after a deadly shooting in Melbourne's north.

Homicide detectives are at the scene of the fatal shooting in Reservoir and say a burnt-out car found several kilometres away may be linked to the incident.

Melbourne Cup-winning jockey Craig Williams hopes racing's version of a blind date will quickly evolve into a successful partnership as he eyes further glory in the race that stops a nation.

The Cup-winning jockey runs her eye over all the horses running in Tuesday’s race and identifies the one she thinks will stand above the rest.

Police are reviewing footage found on the man’s phone and identifying other families at the pool who may have been affected.

A Geelong-region state MP claims almost $60,000 in taxpayer-funded allowances for a second home in Melbourne, despite appearing to have missed 88 of a possible 127 Parliamentary sitting days.

Police are investigating a suspected arson attack at the Moonee Vale Clinic overnight, as well as a separate incident outside a Brighton home.

Suburbia Deli’s sandwiches are “a perfect Melbourne story” between two slices of bread. And for Besha Rodell, they also take her straight back to New York’s delis.

Ciaron Maher is on track to saddle up a record eight starters - a third of the field - in this year’s Melbourne Cup.

The family of missing Melbourne grandmother Janet Knight has issued a plea for help after the 73-year-old vanished from her home.

The Victorian government says Paul Guerra brings significant commercial, governance and stakeholder engagement experience to the role as chair of the Melbourne Market Authority.