An upper house committee voted to refer its report to the corruption watchdog because of "unanswered questions" about the premier's involvement in the Rosehill Racecourse proposal.
As the foal of a $1,000 mare, Knight's Choice was never meant to win the Melbourne Cup
When Knight's Choice was born in northern New South Wales five years ago, 76-year-old breeder Norm Bazeley never dreamed he would become a stayer in the race that stops the nation.
Photo shows A man in a blue shirt smiles beside a black horse.AJ Brimson referred to NRL Integrity Unit over Melbourne Cup bet post
Gold Coast have referred AJ Brimson to the NRL Integrity Unit for a social media post on Melbourne Cup day.
Photo shows AJ Brimson of the Titans looks skyward and is tried during an NRL match'I'll be singing for the rest of me life': Melbourne Cup winning jockey goes from The Voice to a racing legend
Knight's Choice's win in the Melbourne Cup stuns almost everyone at Flemington, including the jockey, as the favourites fall by the wayside.
Photo shows A jockey kisses a golden trophy after the Melbourne Cup.The complete Melbourne Cup finishing order from first to last
Check out the full finishing order from the 2024 Melbourne Cup.
Photo shows The 2024 Melbourne Cup is seen on the finishing post of Flemington RacecourseKnight's Choice causes massive upset to win Melbourne Cup by a nose — as it happened
Australian-bred horse Knight's Choice has stunned a strong international contingent to win the 2024 Melbourne Cup.
Photo shows Jockey Robbie Dolan rides Knights Choice to victory ahead of Warp SpeedCrowds gather at the rails of Flemington Racecourse, where horse racing meets high fashion
Tens of thousands of racegoers have flocked to Flemington under sunny skies, to celebrate the race that stops a nation.
Photo shows A group of four women in colourful dresses and headwear pose for a photo with a boy in a shirt and waistcoat.Melbourne Cup day raises complicated feelings about horse racing for many Australians
Anti-racing protesters and animal rights advocates are optimistic the tide has permanently turned against horse racing and fewer young people are watching the Melbourne Cup. But with the #NupToTheCup movement appearing to lose steam, celebrities and influencers are back at Flemington in force.
Photo shows Racegoers walk through the gates at Flemington on Melbourne Cup dayThree decades on from his greatest ride, Wayne Harris typifies the spirit of the Melbourne Cup
The jockey who rode 35 group one winners over a storied career wrote his name into Australian sporting folklore as a Melbourne Cup winner in 1994.
Photo shows Jeune ridden by Wayne Harris wins the 1994 Melbourne CupCountry flair on display at Melbourne Cup fashion show
After growing up surrounded by horses and racing, Nicole Wenske took her regional roots to one of Australia's most prominent fashion events, the Melbourne Cup Carnival.
Photo shows a blonde woman hearing a floral headpiece leans down on a bridled horse and smiles for the photo'It's not irrevocable, but it is a real disadvantage': How the tactics of winning the Melbourne Cup have evolved
The Melbourne Cup has changed greatly in 30 years, but some things remain the same. Just ask three-time cup-winning jockey Kerrin McEvoy.
Photo shows A jockey urges his horse to the line in the Melbourne Cup as another horse runs on in the background.Star trainer Willie Mullins eyes Irish success in Melbourne Cup
Irish trainer Willie Mullins brings Vauban and Absurde back for shots at Melbourne Cup glory after both missed out last year under the Flemington sun.
Photo shows Two Melbourne Cup horses are led through the mounting yard at Flemington ahead of a track gallop in 2023.When is the Melbourne Cup, how can I watch and what time does it start?
The most famous horse race in Australia is fast approaching as Australians gather around screens to watch the Melbourne Cup.
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Photo shows Jockey Mark Zahra reacts after riding Without A Fight to Melbourne Cup victoryMelbourne Cup 2024: Field, form guide and finishing order
Knight's Choice has created a boilover by claiming the Melbourne Cup in a thrilling finish ahead of the Japanese raider Warp Speed. Here is the complete finishing order.
Photo shows A graphic displaying a number of jockeys.Rogers wanting to 'learn and listen' in first Melbourne Cup as VRC chief executive
Kylie Rogers, the former AFL executive who took the role as chief executive of the VRC in September, embarks on her first carnival since taking the job.
Photo shows VRC Chief Executive Officer Kylie Rogers smiling during an outdoor press conference at Flemington RacecourseJames Cummings leads Zardozi down Bart's path to Cup
James Cummings hopes one of his legendary grandfather's successful methods will be the "extra little bit of ammunition" required as Zardozi seeks to upstage international raiders in the $8 million Melbourne Cup.
Photo shows James Cummings and a podium, dressed formally, speaking to an audienceMelbourne Cup favourite Via Sistina ruled out of the race following Cox Plate win
Melbourne Cup favourite Via Sistina has been pulled out ahead of Tuesday's race following her stunning Cox Plate victory.
Photo shows Jockey James McDonald standing in the saddle on Via Sistina to win the Cox PlateIrish raider out of Melbourne Cup after veterinary advice
Irish raider Jan Brueghel, one of the pre-race favourites for next Tuesday's Melbourne Cup, has been withdrawn from the race after veterinary advice.
Photo shows Jan Brueghel ridden by Dean GallagherConnections to Cox Plate winner will 'let the dust settle' before making Melbourne Cup call
Dominant Cox Plate winner Via Sistina has shot to outright Melbourne Cup favouritism despite not yet being a confirmed starter for the race that stops the nation.
Photo shows Jockey James McDonald reacts while riding Via Sistina, standing in the saddle, yelling in delight'She won like Winx': James McDonald wins his 100th Group 1 as Via Sistina blitzes field to win Cox Plate
Days after a trackwork accident that nearly put her out of the race, Via Sistina breaks Winx's track record by nearly two seconds to win the Cox Plate, giving jockey James McDonald his 100th Group 1 win.
Photo shows A jockey wearing green and white silks stands up in the irons on his horse and yells as he passes the finish line.Broadsiding faces his 'ultimate test' as Godolphin hunt second Cox Plate victory in three years
The three-year-old horse has won five of his last six starts, including three Group 1s.
Photo shows Trainer James Cummings poses with race horse Broadsiding in the stables after track work