Melbourne Cup 2025: Ultimate Contender Guide
Exclusive preview of the 2025 Melbourne Cup field as top contenders emerge in the race for Australia's most prestigious thoroughbred crown. Discover which runners could make history.
Exclusive preview of the 2025 Melbourne Cup field as top contenders emerge in the race for Australia's most prestigious thoroughbred crown. Discover which runners could make history.
Shocking footage captures the moment armed thugs wielding machetes charged through a crowd at Melbourne's NRL Harmony Cup, leaving a 19-year-old with stab wounds in a violent brawl that has raised serious safety concerns.
A popular Melbourne ramen restaurant has been hit with urgent improvement notices after health inspectors discovered alarming hygiene breaches including mouse droppings, food storage violations and poor cleanliness standards.
Kim Kardashian's controversial ensemble at the Academy Museum Gala divided fashion critics and fans alike, with many calling it one of the worst-dressed moments of the event.
Kim Kardashian's controversial grey ensemble at the Academy Museum Gala divided fashion critics and fans alike, with many calling it one of the worst-dressed looks of the evening.
A woman has been hospitalised with serious injuries following a shocking stabbing incident on Melbourne's busy Bourke Street. Police have launched a major operation to locate the attacker who fled the scene.
Shocking armed carjacking in Melbourne's eastern suburbs leaves victim traumatised after being threatened with a firearm and forced from his vehicle in brazen daylight attack.
Three men face court over a brazen daylight robbery at a Melbourne jewellery studio, where thieves armed with an axe and hammer smashed display cases in a terrifying raid captured on CCTV.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 draw date has been officially announced, setting the stage for the biggest football tournament in history featuring 48 teams across North America.
The tiny island nation of Cape Verde has defied all odds, booking their place at the 2026 World Cup after a dramatic victory over Cameroon, while Eswatini's fairytale run came to an end.
FIFA announces December 2025 for the highly anticipated 2026 World Cup draw in Vancouver, setting the stage for the expanded 48-team tournament across North America.
Thousands were forced to evacuate the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre after a fire alarm triggered emergency protocols, disrupting a significant business gathering and prompting a swift emergency response.
Shocking details emerge as Melbourne police fatally shoot a machete-wielding man during a violent incident at a shopping centre, with multiple victims injured in the terrifying attack.
A tiny Melbourne bar with just 18 seats has beaten elite competitors to be named the best in Australasia and 19th globally in prestigious World's 50 Best Bars list.
Iconic New York burger chain Shake Shack makes its triumphant Australian sports debut at Melbourne Park, bringing gourmet burgers and frozen custard to tennis fans during the Australian Open 2024.
Melbourne's transformative Metro Tunnel project enters its final phase with the 'Big Switch' approaching. Discover when new train services will begin and how this £12.7bn project will revolutionise city transport.
A Melbourne massage therapist has been convicted of violently raping a client during what should have been a routine appointment, with the court hearing harrowing details of the attack in his CBD practice.
Grammy-winning musician Harry Connick Jr spotted enjoying Melbourne United vs Tasmania JackJumpers NBL match during Australian tour, charming fans with his low-key appearance.
A Melbourne coffee shop's shockingly low prices are sending ripples through the city's cafe scene, forcing competitors to rethink their strategies as customers flock for affordable brews.
Australian model Lara Worthington faces fashion criticism for her oversized trench coat ensemble at Paris Fashion Week, with style experts divided over her bold choice.
Donald Trump makes unprecedented move to secure premium 2026 World Cup tickets amid ongoing criminal cases, raising questions about FIFA's allocation process and political influence in football.
A bitter neighbourhood dispute in Melbourne's northern suburbs takes a devastating turn as new details emerge about the horrific conclusion that left residents reeling.
The exclusive men-only Savage Club in Melbourne has terminated its experimental women's dining nights following significant internal opposition from traditionalist members, maintaining its 160-year male membership policy.
Victoria Police have launched an urgent public appeal to locate a young boy who vanished without a trace from a Melbourne street. Authorities are growing increasingly concerned for his welfare.
Model Annalise Dalin captivated on the red carpet at Australian football's night of nights, the Brownlow Medal, turning heads in a breathtaking designer gown and securing her place as one of the event's best-dressed stars.
The AFL's night of nights delivered a fashion spectacle for the ages. We break down the most stunning gowns and the biggest sartorial missteps from the WAGs at the 2024 Brownlow Medal.
Shocking CCTV footage captures the moment a gang of masked thieves ram-raids a high-end Melbourne jewellery store, smashing displays and making off with a fortune in broad daylight.
Melbourne's cherished Hochgurtel Fountain, a gift from its sister city Vienna, has been defaced by vandals in a shocking act of graffiti, sparking outrage and a council cleanup operation.
Four men have been arrested following a targeted drive-by shooting in Melbourne's Cobblebank, as police investigate links to an escalating gang conflict. Dramatic details of the attack emerge.
Seven teenagers have been taken into custody following a brutal double stabbing that claimed the lives of two youths in Melbourne's northwest, as police launch a major investigation into the tragic incident.