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What time is the Melbourne Cup? How to watch and the weather forecast
Rain in Melbourne is set to play a factor in Australia’s most famous horse race, with Flemington Racecourse predicted to be rated a Soft 7 or Heavy 8 for Tuesday’s Melbourne Cup. Source link
Plan for 1,300-room worker accommodation in WA heads to final stage of approval
A $500 million accommodation plan in the Pilbara gets the green light from the regional Development Assessment Panel and will now go to the Town of Port Hedland for approval. Source link
Father and daughter among five killed in Italian Alps avalanche
The avalanche struck the German climbers as they headed for the summit of Cima Vertana around 4pm on Saturday at an altitude of more than 3,500 metres. Source link
New York Marathon won by 0.2 seconds after classic sprint
Benson Kipruto holds off a fast-finishing Alexander Mutiso to win the New York Marathon by 0.2 seconds, while Hellen Obiri breaks the course record to win the women’s race. Source link
Rescues at WA hiking hotspot increase fourfold as tourism booms
About 50,000 people climb Bluff Knoll in WA’s Stirling Range each year, and emergency services are finding more people are getting stuck, lost or failing to carry enough water. Source link
Magnitude-6.3 earthquake hits Afghanistan
It is unclear how many people have died following an earthquake in northern Afghanistan, two months after a tremor killed more than 2,200 people. Source link
Optus fast-tracks network operations insourcing from Nokia
Will take on 150 new staff to overhaul “procedures”. Source link
'It shouldn't be about luck': These women fear giving birth again in the NT
Women who have had traumatic birth experiences at Royal Darwin Hospital have gathered to share their stories and call for urgent action from the territory and federal governments. Source link
Kerr scores for Chelsea as manager says Matildas star is gaining confidence
Matildas Sam Kerr and Ellie Carpenter both score for Chelsea in an impressive performance from the Australian stars. Source link
Aussie Birrell loses Chennai Open final but earns award for sporting gesture
Gold Coast tennis star Kimberly Birrell loses in the Chennai Open final but claims a sportsmanship award for touching moment. Source link