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Melbourne researchers have discovered towering underwater mountains and new animal species as part of a voyage to learn about life in the Indian Ocean.

AAP

C’mon Melbourne, we can love sport without fawning over a predatory horse race

We are flush with chances to witness victories so why resort to a contest that too often ends with a horse hidden behind a curtain?

The Guardian - AU

Melbourne’s eastern suburbs are ground zero in battle for Liberal party’s future

Hawthorn and Kew seen as vital seats for the Victorian Liberals, still reeling from their federal election rout

The Guardian - AU

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Melb United too hot for Wildcats in NBL

Melbourne United have proved too strong for Perth as the out-of-form Wildcats dropped their fourth game on the trot, going down on the road 94-77.

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Everything you need to know about the 2022 Melbourne Cup

The race that stops the nation is back, with no COVID restrictions hindering the event. Here's what you need to know about the Melbourne Cup.

The New Daily

Hunter owners say wetter the better for Melbourne Cup hope Gold Trip

IT'S not often you want rain on your parade, but for Newcastle's Tony Price and his fellow owners of Gold Trip, that's exactly what they are hoping for in the $8 million Melbourne Cup (3200 metres) on Tuesday.

Newcastle Herald

Young Ppl Who Used To Watch The Melbourne Cup Told Us The *Many* Reasons Why They Switched Off

"The race that stops a nation" isn't stopping much as more Australians switch off and let Melbourne Cup Day pass by without a second thought.

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40 years ago, protesters were celebrated for saving the Franklin River. Today they could be jailed for months

The 1982 campaign to stop the building of Tasmania’s Franklin River dam was a defining moment in the history of Australia’s social movements. Those events are now being recounted in the documentary Franklin, screening throughout the country.

The Conversation

Melbourne Cup 2022: What time and how to watch, Fashions on the Field, crowds, the favourites, prize money and more

Whether you are a once-a-year punter or a racing tragic, get yourself prepared for the big day with our guide to the Melbourne Cup at Flemington.

ABC News

Paul Scott: Why these Hunter runners are odds-on for a headline

Forget those Melbourne shenanigans

Newcastle Herald

An hour and a half to drive 3km — why is traffic so bad in Melbourne's outer suburbs?

Traffic congestion is a growing frustration in Melbourne's booming outer suburbs, where experts say growth is far outpacing infrastructure. Pollsters say voters in the outer suburbs feel neglected because of a lack of services, an issue that may cost votes at this month's election.

ABC News

Stephanie Lake’s journey from dancer to leading Australian choreographer climaxes with Colossus, Manifesto and Sydney Dance Company’s The Universe Is Here

She’s one of Australia’s most exciting choreographers, rocketing to success here and abroad over the last four years; but Stephanie Lake’s pathway to the mainstage was unconventional and convoluted.

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Melbourne Cup day expected to be interrupted by rain, and possible thunderstorm and hail

Revellers heading to Flemington Racecourse for the race that stops the nation are in for a wet one.

ABC News

Aaron Finch suggests stopping double-headers after T20 World Cup washouts

The tournament has already had three washouts in Melbourne

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Cup runner won't go down Without A Fight

Without A Fight is rated the second-string overseas runner in the Melbourne Cup but Ed Crisford says the stayer is in prime condition to run well at Flemington.

AAP

Airport link work starts, free lunch push

Work has started on Melbourne's airport rail link while the Victorian opposition announced school lunches would be free if they win the upcoming state election.

AAP

One dead, three injured in Melb stabbings

One man has died and three others are injured after two separate stabbing incidents in Melbourne's CBD.

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Three separate attacks in Melbourne leave four men hospitalised and one man dead

Four men are in hospital and one man has died after two separate stabbing attacks in Melbourne overnight.

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A 'permanent acknowledgement of country' installed at Melbourne's St Paul's Cathedral

Glenn Loughrey is the first Indigenous canon in the 142-year history of St Paul's Anglican cathedral and is bringing his Aboriginality to the church.

The Guardian - AU

Cycling wars resume in Australia’s biggest cities – but is it a ‘bikelash’ or just nimbyism?

Experts urge evidence over passion amid concerns about loss of parking, construction disruption – even where the governor general will park

AAP

United pip Hawks in double-OT NBL thriller

Melbourne United needed two periods of overtime to grind out a tough NBL road victory against the slumping Illawarra Hawks.

The Times of India

T20 World Cup 2022: England skipper Jos Buttler confident of making semis despite rain woes

MELBOURNE A washout against Ashes rival Australia and a DLS defeat to Ireland may have made their knockout qualification tougher but England captain Jos Buttler said they are not worried unless it goes "completely out of control" in the T20 World Cup.

AAP

Crows see off pre-finals scare from Saints

Adelaide have overcome a spirited St Kilda challenge to secure a 16-point triumph and set up a likely AFLW grand final rematch against Melbourne next week.

AAP

Demons narrowly miss top spot in AFLW

Melbourne have made a pre-finals statement, holding West Coast goalless to win by 78 points and missing the AFLW minor premiership by just one point.

ABC News

Flood-affected Rochester residents on life in former COVID quarantine hub in Mickleham

Since they were forced to flee Rochester, Tracey Kisvarda and her husband Ian have been living in Melbourne's Mickleham facility. So what's it like?

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