Echidnas: The Silent Victims of Melbourne Cup Day
As Melbourne Cup celebrations unfold, native echidnas face terrifying encounters with fireworks, prompting urgent calls for awareness and protection of Australia's unique wildlife.
As Melbourne Cup celebrations unfold, native echidnas face terrifying encounters with fireworks, prompting urgent calls for awareness and protection of Australia's unique wildlife.
Townsville residents face a sweltering day with maximum temperatures hitting 33C, high humidity, and possible afternoon thunderstorms. Get the full forecast and safety tips.
After six decades covering Australian horse racing, legendary journalist Ernie Manning shares exclusive insights and his top tip for this year's Melbourne Cup. Discover the wisdom from his incredible career.
Southeast Queensland communities are preparing for another round of severe weather while injured stallholders from the Esk markets face a painful recovery journey after being struck by flying debris.
The rain-soaked Flemington track is playing perfectly into the hooves of Melbourne Cup favourite Half Yours, with experts predicting the wet conditions could deliver the champion his greatest victory yet.
Get the inside scoop on the six elite jockeys poised to make history at the 2025 Melbourne Cup. From seasoned champions to rising stars, discover who has what it takes to win the race that stops a nation.
Take a nostalgic trip through Townsville's Melbourne Cup fashion evolution from 2000 to 2020, featuring stunning racewear that defined decades of style at the races.
Geelong and the Bellarine Peninsula experience dramatic weather whiplash as torrential overnight rain follows a hot summer day, causing localised flooding and disruption.
Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane residents are being warned to prepare for another round of severe weather as an extensive cloud system sweeps across Australia's eastern states, bringing heavy rain and potential flooding.
A courageous Melbourne father bravely defended his family against masked intruders armed with machetes in a violent home invasion, while NSW and QLD brace for severe storms.
Get the latest Geelong weather forecast with sunny skies ahead after early morning drizzle. Perfect conditions for outdoor activities this afternoon.
Discover the best venues across Perth hosting unforgettable Melbourne Cup race day events on November 4th. From champagne brunches to fancy dress competitions, find your perfect spot for the race that stops the nation.
Discover how historical barriers, saddlecloth letters, and hidden patterns could predict the 2025 Melbourne Cup champion. Our expert guide reveals the omens that separate winners from also-rans.
Reigning Melbourne Cup champion Robbie Dolan reveals his battle with racing superstitions as he prepares to defend his title at Flemington, balancing tradition with modern racing demands.
Hunter Valley contenders confront significant obstacles in their 2025 Melbourne Cup campaign as barrier draw analysis exposes tough starting positions and strategic complications.
Severe thunderstorms with golf ball-sized hail have wreaked havoc across Southeast Queensland, causing significant damage and injuring multiple residents as emergency services respond to hundreds of calls for help.
Your complete guide to Townsville's weather forecast - from sunny spells to potential showers and everything in between. Stay prepared for North Queensland's changing conditions.
A leading Melbourne Cup contender faces a mammoth task after drawing the dreaded outside barrier, while other fancied runners receive ideal gates in the 2024 barrier draw ceremony.
Wild weather continues to pummel eastern Australia, causing widespread destruction across multiple states. Emergency services battle flooding, damaging winds, and heavy rainfall as another severe weather system approaches.
Discover today's mixed weather bag in Geelong - from morning sunshine to potential afternoon showers. Get the full forecast and planning tips.
The enigmatic American dirt horse Parchment Party has racing experts scratching their heads as he becomes the most perplexing international challenger for the 2025 Melbourne Cup. Discover why this unlikely contender is turning heads Down Under.
Western Australia's South West is copping a severe weather beating with dangerous thunderstorms, heavy rainfall and damaging winds set to intensify throughout Tuesday.
A massive weather system is drenching Melbourne Cup celebrations while threatening central Australia with heavy rain and Queensland with possible tornadoes in an unprecedented national weather event.
Your complete guide to today's weather in Geelong! Discover why this spring day offers ideal conditions for outdoor activities with light winds and plenty of sunshine.
Get ready for ideal weather in Townsville today! Our complete forecast reveals perfect conditions for outdoor activities with sunshine, light winds, and comfortable temperatures.
Perth has endured an unseasonably cold and wet October with rainfall totals soaring 67% above average while temperatures plummeted below normal, marking one of the soggiest starts to spring in recent memory.
Champion jockey James McDonald reveals his excitement after watching international raider Meydaan's impressive trackwork, declaring the Godolphin stayer a genuine Melbourne Cup threat.
Leading racing syndicator Australian Bloodstock is planning its largest-ever assault on the Melbourne Cup, with ambitious plans to secure record numbers of international stayers for the 2025 edition of Australia's most famous race.
Your complete guide to today's Cairns weather featuring morning showers, afternoon sunshine, and perfect conditions for outdoor adventures in Tropical North Queensland.
Get the latest Townsville weather forecast with sunny conditions expected throughout most of the day, though isolated showers may develop in the afternoon. Perfect planning weather!