TAB has announced today's takings for the Melbourne Cup were up 15 per cent compared to last year.

If Bart Cummings wins an amazing 13th Melbourne Cup today, it will also be a triumph for the New Zealand breeding industry.

English stayer Bauer has been ruled out of the Melbourne Cup due to a foot problem.

Track conditions for the Melbourne Cup look set to favour the New Zealand horses this afternoon.

The 24 strong field to race in the Melbourne Cup.

Monaco Consul has pleased trans-Tasman trainer Mike Moroney in the lead-up to Tuesday's $A6 million Melbourne Cup.

Rumours swept Melbourne last night that a A$40m to A$50m offer had been made for Melbourne Cup favourite So You Think.

It might be Australia's biggest day, but the tills will ring loudly and the bubbly will flow on this side of the Tasman as well on Tuesday.

Legendary trainer Bart Cummings remains in Melbourne's Epworth Hospital where his condition is reported to be stable.

The identity of the man accused of bludgeoning gangland murderer Carl Williams to death has been revealed.

Were prison guards playing a game of indoor cricket when Victorian gangland hitman Carl Williams was bashed to death?

Sydney's motorway ring route has been largely built on PPP projects.

Despite having the option to sign overseas players, New Zealand sides are proving reluctant.

Golden romance true to history.

Jonny Wilkinson has predicted fellow Englishman Danny Cipriani will take Super Rugby "by storm" next year.