Tragedy as Melbourne Cup horse dies
Tragedy as Melbourne Cup horse dies
The cause of Anthony Van Dyck's fatal Melbourne Cup injury isn't expected to be known for weeks, the sport's governing body Racing Victoria says.
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Cup runner put down after breaking leg
Cup runner put down after breaking leg
High-profile runner Anthony Van Dyck has been euthanised after failing to complete the course in the Melbourne Cup.
Australia Post chief quits over luxury watch scandal
Australia Post chief quits over luxury watch scandal
Christine Holgate has resigned as chief executive of Australia Post after the launch of an investigation into the organisation's gift and expenses culture.
All Blacks' lock Barrett scratchy but keen
All Blacks' lock Barrett scratchy but keen
All Blacks lock Scott Barrett has put his hand up for a starting berth against the Wallabies despite conceding his return from injury has been a tad scratchy.
Cup day heats up but Covid rains on its parade
Melbourne Cup day heats up but Covid rains on its parade
The hottest Melbourne Cup forecast for six years will have no punters to bask in the sunshine and cheer the stayers down the straight.
No deaths, no new cases in Victoria for third straight day
No deaths, no new cases in Victoria for third straight day
Victoria has recorded zero new cases of coronavirus and no deaths for a third day in a row.
Fans urged to mask up for Sydney Bledisloe match
Fans urged to mask up for Sydney Bledisloe match
The 40,000 Sydney rugby fans expected at the Bledisloe Cup are being urged to wear masks and avoid taking public transport to the venue.
Two deaths in Victoria as Melbourne lockdown ends
Two deaths in Victoria as Melbourne lockdown ends
Victoria has had two coronavirus deaths and two new cases as Melbourne emerges from its 112-day lockdown.
Tennis ball-sized hail as storms lash Queensland
Tennis ball-sized hail as storms lash Queensland
Dangerous storms have lashed southeast Queensland, as a month's rain and tennis ball-sized hailstones were dumped from the Darling Downs to the Sunshine Coast.
Tennis ball-sized hail as storms lash Queensland
Tennis ball-sized hail as storms lash Queensland
Dangerous storms have lashed southeast Queensland, as a month's rain and tennis ball-sized hailstones were dumped from the Darling Downs to the Sunshine Coast.
Melbourne lockdown to ease
Melbourne lockdown to ease
Melbourne retail and hospitality businesses can finally reopen amid a major easing of the city's coronavirus restrictions.
Melbourne lockdown to ease
Melbourne lockdown to ease
Melbourne retail and hospitality businesses can finally reopen amid a major easing of the city's coronavirus restrictions.
Women on Sydney-bound flight subjected to 'disturbing' examinations
Women on Sydney-bound flight subjected to 'disturbing' examinations
Australia is demanding urgent answers after female travellers were subjected to "disturbing and offensive" physical examinations in Qatar.
Victoria hits 'cautious pause' on easing
Victoria hits 'cautious pause' on virus rule easing
Victorians will have to wait longer to take significant steps out of Covid-19 lockdown as health authorities sweat over an outbreak in Melbourne's north.
Kiwi charged with quarantine breaches in Perth
Kiwi charged with quarantine breaches in Perth
A man who allegedly refused to comply with self-quarantine rules in Western Australia has been taken into custody and refused bail following a struggle with police.
Kiwi charged with quarantine breaches in Perth
Kiwi charged with quarantine breaches in Perth
A man who allegedly refused to comply with self-quarantine rules in Western Australia has been taken into custody and refused bail following a struggle with police.
Covid testing blitz for parts of Melbourne
Covid testing blitz for parts of Melbourne
Premier Daniel Andrews has all but dashed Victorians' hopes for significant easing of restrictions on Sunday, as an outbreak in northern Melbourne grows.
Tasmania to roll out welcome mat for Kiwis
Tasmania to roll out welcome mat for Kiwis
Travellers from New Zealand will be allowed to enter Tasmania without having to quarantine when the island state reopens to low-risk Covid-19 states and territories.
Infected crew on cargo ship after NZ alert
Infected crew on cargo ship after NZ alert
Authorities are working out what to do with the Covid-19 infected crew of a cargo ship off the Queensland coast amid fears they could carry a mystery strain.
Infected crew on cargo ship after NZ alert
Infected crew on cargo ship after NZ alert
Authorities are working out what to do with the Covid-19 infected crew of a cargo ship off the Queensland coast amid fears they could carry a mystery strain.