From fairytale finish to bureaucratic bungle: Legal fight over Melbourne Cup prizemoney
Three months have passed since 80-1 winner Knight’s Choice won the Cup, but trainers Sheila Laxon and John Symons are still ...
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‘Enticing violence’: Man asked to leave popular Melbourne pub over MAGA hat
A popular Melbourne pub has drawn backlash after threatening to boot a customer unless he took off his red MAGA hat on Australia Day. Angelo Notta, 45, a regular patron of Captain Baxter Bar and ...
USA Today22d
Trump, Messi and USMNT: Here's the state of soccer in US 500 days before World Cup 2026
Mark your calendars, soccer fans: The FIFA World Cup 2026 starts in 500 days. FIFA expects at least 5 million fans to attend World Cup matches in the United States, Canada and Mexico, with at ...
The New York Times23d
Everything you need to know about the 2026 World Cup: What is it? When is it? Who are the favourites?
In 500 days, the men’s 2026 World Cup will get underway in North America. And while June 11, 2026 may feel like a long way off, it is never too early to dust off your vuvuzela and start gearing ...
Sydney Morning Herald23d
Tens of thousands join Invasion Day rally as Melbourne marks Australia Day
The rally was backed by large numbers of pro-Palestine supporters who have marched through central Melbourne every Sunday since October 2023 to protest against the war in Gaza and Israel’s ...
Euronews24d
Japan defends Pastry World Cup title as home favourites France fall short again
That was the question put to the 18 national teams competing at the 2025 national heritage-themed Pastry World Cup in Lyon this weekend, and they had nine hours to come up with an answer.
Australian Broadcasting Corporation24d
Melbourne memorials damaged as Victorian premier condemns 'senseless vandalism' ahead of Australia Day
A memorial for John Batman was vandalised in Melbourne overnight, along with an Anzac memorial in Parkville and an outdoor stage in Ringwood North. Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan says these acts ...
Greek Reporter25d
Melbourne’s Greek Community Cup Adds Women’s Soccer Tournament
The Greek Community Cup of Melbourne, currently in its third year, has added a women’s tournament for the first time, scheduled to kick start in early February. Credit: Weloc, CC BY 4.0 via Wikimedia ...
heraldsun.com.au26d
What’s open on the Australia Day holiday in Melbourne
Most of Melbourne’s Post Offices will be closed in observance of Australia Day, however some select stores may be open depending on local arrangements. Most Bunnings outlets will keep the ...
Australian Broadcasting Corporation27d
Melbourne Invasion Day march organisers dispel misinformation over CBD route
Organisers of Sunday's Invasion Day rally in Melbourne say the demonstration will follow its usual route from Parliament House to Flinders Street. It comes after reports a protest was threatening ...
Planet Rugby28d
Champions Cup Round of 16 fixtures, kick-off times and broadcasters confirmed
Check out the kick-off times, venues and tv channels for the Champions Cup last-16. The EPCR have confirmed the Investec Champions Cup round of 16 fixtures with kick-off times and venues. Following ...
Shepparton News28d
Shepparton link to Melbourne murder accused
There is a Shepparton connection to the alleged murder of a man in Melbourne on Monday, January 21. A search for the driver of a stolen car that involved aerial tracking by a Victoria Police ...