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Melbourne: Mecca for modern art
An artists' haven since the 1930s is now an art museum, writes Megan Anderson.
![Melbourne: A tale of two cities](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Melbourne: A tale of two cities
Try a different view next time you're holidaying by rethinking the standard hotel choice, as we did on a recent visit to Melbourne.
![Motorsport: Richards' tumour removed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Motorsport: Richards' tumour removed
V8 Supercar driver Jason Richards is recovering in a Melbourne hospital following successful surgery to remove a tumour in his abdomen.
![Melbourne: Hot food cool town](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Melbourne: Hot food cool town
Two Kiwi chefs are working in the centre of Melbourne - a pressure-cooker city shaping enticing food trends.
![Book Review: <i>Ethan Grout</i>](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Book Review: <i>Ethan Grout</i>
David Hill reviews two new Australian novels depicting two very different sides of modern life.
![Golf: Tiger upstaged in Melbourne](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Golf: Tiger upstaged in Melbourne
Tiger Woods' return to Melbourne has been overshadowed by young Australian golfer Alistair Presnell.
![Gay couple banned from school dance](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Gay couple banned from school dance
A 16-year-old girl has claimed discrimination after her private Australian school banned her lesbian partner from the ball.
![Homeless Kiwis flown back to NZ](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Homeless Kiwis flown back to NZ
Homeless Kiwis living on the streets of Melbourne are being flown back to New Zealand courtesy of Australian charities, according to reports.
![League: Carney named player of the year](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
League: Carney named player of the year
Todd Carney completed his stunning return to league by picking up the RLIF International Player of the Year award.
![NZ Melbourne Cup jockey banned after drug test](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
NZ Melbourne Cup jockey banned after drug test
A top Zealand-born Melbourne Cup jockey has been suspended for three months after testing positive to a banned substance.
![King Tut's swag heads Down Under](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
King Tut's swag heads Down Under
The Egyptian Museum's collection of treasures from the tomb of the boy-king Tutankhamun will fly from New York to Melbourne next year.
![Americain sweeps to Melbourne Cup win](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Americain sweeps to Melbourne Cup win
Americain, with jockey Gerald Mosse aboard, won the 150th running of the Melbourne Cup at Flemington today.
![TAB set for record Melbourne Cup haul](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
TAB set for record Melbourne Cup haul
TAB has announced today's takings for the Melbourne Cup were up 15 per cent compared to last year.
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Melbourne Cup: If Bart wins, NZ wins
If Bart Cummings wins an amazing 13th Melbourne Cup today, it will also be a triumph for the New Zealand breeding industry.
![Melbourne Cup: Bauer ruled out](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=870)
Melbourne Cup: Bauer ruled out
English stayer Bauer has been ruled out of the Melbourne Cup due to a foot problem.