The field for the Melbourne Cup. Australia's biggest race and the highlight of the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival will be been finalised at the end of the Victoria Derby day racing. On that day, the ...

Which horse is oldest Melbourne Cup winning horse? Eight-year-old horses have won the Melbourne Cup on three occasions since it was inaugurated back in 1861. The first was Toryboy in 1865. The grey ...

The Best New Restaurants in MelbourneIn this big, food-loving city of ours, new restaurants open virtually every day of the year. Here’s our pick of the best new openings. “What good new restaurants ...

Check this page for latest breaking Police news from Melbourne covering major investigations and incidents. Victorian Police work with the local community and businesses helping promote safety and ...

From hip hotels a stone’s throw from city bars to new Melbourne hotels with rooftop pools, Melbourne has it all when it comes to world-class lodgings. The Victorian city has dazzling outposts of some ...

If you utter the phrase 'most liveable city' to a Melburnian, you might notice them slightly wince, or perhaps imperceptibly shudder. The annual worldwide ranking has become a bit of a touchy subject.

Australia's most famous horse race is fast approaching, with Australians preparing to gather across the country to watch the Melbourne Cup. The 24 horses and jockeys in this year's race have been ...

The current mayor, a former mayor and a longtime city resident who previously ran for the mayoral position are all vying to lead Melbourne. Melbourne residents will go to the polls to select between ...

Welcome to our live coverage on September 12, 2024 as thousands of protesters and police prepare for a second day of demonstrations outside the Melbourne Convention Centre. Follow our live blog for ...

The University of Melbourne is the leading centre of higher education and research in Australia. Founded in 1853, it’s situated in the heart of the world’s most liveable cities. With a strong research ...

Melbourne is the capital of the state of Victoria, and has a population of 5.2 million, making it Australia’s biggest city. It is considered a great place to live based on its clean environment, cost ...

Tacey Rychter, an editor for The Times’s Travel section, lived in Melbourne for nearly 30 years and travels there regularly. Melbourne, long seen as Australia’s second city, is runner-up no more after ...