Melbourne Cup: All-time records, statistics and everything to know

The Melbourne Cup began in 1861 and has since become Australia's most iconic horse race. Over the years, it has produced ...
CNN

Melbourne lifts curfew after nearly two months of lockdown as coronavirus cases fall

Five million residents in Melbourne, Australia, emerged from a long lockdown on Monday, with stringent restrictions loosening after nearly two months as the state continues to see a drop in ...
NPR

'None Of This Has Been Easy': Melbourne, Australia, Ends Its 111-Day Lockdown

Melbourne, the second-most populous city in Australia, ended its 111-day lockdown on Wednesday. The state of Victoria, where Melbourne is located, eased restrictions after recording zero new ...
Bloomberg L.P.

Melbourne’s ‘Ring of Steel’ Lifted After Strict Lockdown Success

Residents of Melbourne will be allowed to travel freely to other areas of Victoria state as the “ring of steel” surrounding the Australian city of five million is set to be lifted following more than ...
CNN

Twilight Payment wins Melbourne Cup in race marred by colt Anthony Van Dyck’s fatal injury

Twilight Payment won the 2020 Melbourne Cup, Australia’s most prestigious horse race, although the event was overshadowed by the death of Anthony Van Dyck, the Aidan O’Brien trained colt who broke ...

Melbourne Cup: Pre-race veterinary checks could impact Irish hopes of success

Pre-race veterinary checks could once again impact Ireland’s hopes of success in Tuesday’s Melbourne Cup with two horses, ...
Forbes

What Can We Learn From Australia’s Covid-19 Response?

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - Melburnians adjust to normal life post COVID-19 lockdown. People enjoy outdoor dining along the Yarra River on November 19, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. Australia’s Covid-19 ...