‘I just kept believing’: Why Kurtley Beale never gave up on a return to the Wallabies

The Sydney Morning Herald - Nov 3, 2026

He hasn’t played for the Wallabies since 2021 and spent a long time on the sidelines in the years since. But the Wallabies veteran never gave up on his dream of wearing gold again.

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Eileen had lunch with King Charles at Windsor Castle. It delivered her son a Melbourne Cup

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Eileen had lunch with King Charles at Windsor Castle. It delivered her son a Melbourne Cup

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Point Of Law wins the Melbourne Cup as Robbie Williams rocks Flemington

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Point Of Law wins the Melbourne Cup as Robbie Williams rocks Flemington

Point Of Law won the Melbourne Cup, Robbie Williams played his hits and 97,112 punters flocked to Flemington to watch it all unfold. Relive the action here.

‘I looked up and thought, oh god’: The split-second choice that delivered Point Of Law’s historic Cup triumph

Nov 3, 2026

‘I looked up and thought, oh god’: The split-second choice that delivered Point Of Law’s historic Cup triumph

A tearaway Royal Supremacy gapped the field, leaving jockey Ethan Brown with a decision to make aboard Point of Law. We break down the race and how the boy from Alice Springs delivered.

Asian Cup postponed due to Saudi Arabia conflict

Nov 3, 2026

Asian Cup postponed due to Saudi Arabia conflict

Conflict in Saudi Arabia has led to the postponement of the Socceroos' Asian Cup campaign.

Asian Cup postponement leaves Socceroos facing massive Popovic dilemma

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The security situation across the Middle East has forced the AFC to delay the tournament, which was due to kick off in January in Saudi Arabia, for 12 months. The implications for the Socceroos are enormous.

'Inches from dying': Cup winner's incredible comeback

Nov 3, 2026

'Inches from dying': Cup winner's incredible comeback

Ethan Brown reflects on his journey back from a horrific race fall in 2023 to claiming the Melbourne Cup with Point Of Law.

This Irish billionaire gambled more than $2 million on the Melbourne Cup, and he’ll be back again next year

Nov 3, 2026

This Irish billionaire gambled more than $2 million on the Melbourne Cup, and he’ll be back again next year

The Irish contingent will head home without the result they wanted, but they welcome the challenge that comes with racing against Australia’s best trainers in the Melbourne Cup.

$12 shot wins final race on Cup day

Nov 3, 2026

$12 shot wins final race on Cup day

Fundamental Nature, with cult hero jockey William Pike riding, takes out the Channel 9 Trophy on Melbourne Cup day.

Sherry toasts Big Dance win after protest denies red-hot Schofield

Nov 3, 2026

Sherry toasts Big Dance win after protest denies red-hot Schofield

Annabel and Rob Archibald claimed the $3 million Big Dance – but not with the horse that crossed the line first – after a dramatic protest result.

Shadhavar bolts in for dominant win

Nov 3, 2026

Shadhavar bolts in for dominant win

Shadhavar leads and gaps the field on the home straight to win the Hong Kong Jockey Club Stakes on Melbourne Cup day.

Favourite's narrow escape in race after Cup

Nov 3, 2026

Favourite's narrow escape in race after Cup

Ranarsson dives in the final 50 metres to win the Amanda Elliott at Flemington.

2026 Lexus Melbourne Cup Full Race Replay

Nov 3, 2026

2026 Lexus Melbourne Cup Full Race Replay

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