The Latest Breaking News from Melbourne

"The race that stops a nation" isn't stopping much as more Australians switch off and let Melbourne Cup Day pass by without a second thought.

The 1982 campaign to stop the building of Tasmania’s Franklin River dam was a defining moment in the history of Australia’s social movements. Those events are now being recounted in the documentary Franklin, screening throughout the country.

Whether you are a once-a-year punter or a racing tragic, get yourself prepared for the big day with our guide to the Melbourne Cup at Flemington.

Forget those Melbourne shenanigans

Traffic congestion is a growing frustration in Melbourne's booming outer suburbs, where experts say growth is far outpacing infrastructure. Pollsters say voters in the outer suburbs feel neglected because of a lack of services, an issue that may cost votes at this month's election.

She’s one of Australia’s most exciting choreographers, rocketing to success here and abroad over the last four years; but Stephanie Lake’s pathway to the mainstage was unconventional and convoluted.

Revellers heading to Flemington Racecourse for the race that stops the nation are in for a wet one.

The tournament has already had three washouts in Melbourne

Without A Fight is rated the second-string overseas runner in the Melbourne Cup but Ed Crisford says the stayer is in prime condition to run well at Flemington.

Work has started on Melbourne's airport rail link while the Victorian opposition announced school lunches would be free if they win the upcoming state election.

One man has died and three others are injured after two separate stabbing incidents in Melbourne's CBD.