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Paul Chuckle prepares for stage debut at National Theatre
Paul Elliott, 79, says stage acting is "completely different" to the comedy of the Chuckle Brothers.

Gollan says import will go the distance in hunt for elusive Five Diamonds
Queensland trainer Tony Gollan has been close to winning the $2 million Five Diamonds twice, and he’s hoping a bit of rain can help his latest chance break through.

Crowd erupts as Harry’s Yacht claims victory
Harry’s Yacht is crowned the champion of the Channel 9 Chester Manifold Stakes at Flemington.

Bella Verona springs upset
Watch the last 200m of Race 4 at Oaks Day as Bella Verona stole the show.

Race 4: Inglis Bracelet QC | Race Replay
Top female gallopers vied for lucrative riches and honours over the Flemington mile in the prestigious $350,000 Inglis Bracelet — see how it played out!

Nobler delivers dominant race win at Flemington
Nobler takes the crown in the Sigma Trophy race at Flemington.

‘Disrespected’: Why Bradman Best took a swipe at NRL recruitment guru
Newcastle and Kangaroos star Best has opened up on his contract dealings with Peter O’Sullivan before his departure to Brisbane.

Race 6: Melbourne Cup Carnival Country Final | Race Replay
Victoria's best regional qualifiers went head-to-head on racing's grandest stage, battling over the Flemington mile for a massive $500,000 purse.

Titans legend’s warning as Harry Grant poaching rumours swirl
Preston Campbell has played with recruits who had “no interest in coming to benefit the club”. He has implored his old outfit to be cautious on the market.

Barrier drama doesn't faze Lady Catalina
Lady Catalina remained calm through some early barrier drama to win the Crown Red Roses Stakes.

Race 8: Crown Oaks | Race Replay
Australia's premier three-year-old fillies took centre stage at Flemington, tested over 2500m for the 2026 Crown Oaks. Revisit the headline race of the day!

Four face insider-trading charges related to computer chip maker Rakon
Michael Walter Daniel and Paul Louis Smit have been named as defendants, while two others have interim name suppression.

Bike from Batman film could sell for £900,000
The "Batpod" features in a chase scene with Christian Bale's Batman and Heath Ledger's Joker.

Race 3: Channel 9 Chester Manifold Stakes | Race Replay
The Flemington mile lit up as open-class gallopers fought out a fiercely contested Channel 9 Chester Manifold Stakes. Revisit the race!

Hoiles comes 'full circle' with Waratahs
Stephen Hoiles comes 'full circle' with the Waratahs as he starts life as Michael Cheika's assistant coach.

The Wallabies missed 66 tackles in two games. This is their plan to fix it
In their last two games, the Wallabies defence was ripped apart by New Zealand. They are confident they know why, and how to stop it happening against England.

Race 5: Sigma Trophy | Race Replay
A testing 1800m journey saw seasoned middle-distance stayers go stride for stride along the iconic Flemington straight in the Sigma Trophy.

Trainer 'over the moon' with Sulek's win
Trainer Dominic Sutton is elated as he witnesses Sulek win the Melbourne Cup Carnival Country Final.

Race 7: Crown Red Roses Stakes | Race Replay
Powerful three-year-old sprint fillies took centre stage down the Flemington straight six, chasing Group 3 black-type silverware over 1100m.

Favourite dominates to win Crown Oaks
Proxima Deas dominates the field to be crowned the champion of the Crown Oaks.

'It's horrible': Last remaining whales in Wairarapa stranding die
About 50 pilot whales were found trapped amongst rocks of the Ngawi coastline on Thursday morning.