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Royal regret? Point Of Law leads Maher's Cup trifecta

Point Of Law, previously owned and bred by King Charles, won the Melbourne Cup as master trainer Ciaron Maher claimed a historic trifecta.

AAP · Nov 2

Treasurer urged to rein in spending as rates rise again

The Reserve Bank's split 6-3 decision to raise interest rates was viewed as a dovish sign, but governor Michele Bullock would not rule out more hikes if needed.

AAP · Nov 2

Devine intervention fires Scorchers to low-scoring win

Perth Scorchers have defended 9-124 to beat the Melbourne Stars, with Sophie Devine and Alana King securing victory despite Meg Lanning's classy knock.

AAP · Nov 2

'I am thankful': Bulls gun's century vindicates Khawaja

The Sheffield Shield clash between Queensland and Victoria is set for a tight finish after Jack Clayton's century and Jem Ryan's three wickets lifted the Bulls.

AAP · Nov 2

Sex chats about kids exposed ahead of author's jailing

Details of award-winning Jasper Jones author Craig Silvey's disturbing sexualised chats have been aired in court as he was jailed for child exploitation.

AAP · Nov 2

She's the one: Robbie makes tasty Melbourne Cup tip

As he prepares to entertain fans at Flemington, pop star Robbie Williams has revealed the unusual logic behind his Melbourne Cup tip.

AAP · Nov 2

'I wasn't listened to': mothers detail birth trauma

"I felt like it was my fault": Women bare their souls to a health probe, detailing how a lack of compassionate care and ignored pleas led to birth trauma.

AAP · Nov 2

Cats shrug off underachievers tag ahead of AFLW finals

Geelong have been one of the stories of the AFLW season in storming their way to a top-two finish and co-captain Nina Morrison believes it's well overdue.

AAP · Nov 2

Fines for childcare centre and worker for toddler death

The parents of a toddler who choked to death on a fence have hugged in court surrounded by supporters wearing purple as a childcare centre was fined $40,000.

AAP · Nov 2

No red flags: Jets stay brave as ACL losses pile up

Newcastle have lost all three of their AFC Champions League matches this season and they face a tough job to end that run against Kevin Muscat's Shanghai Port.

AAP · Nov 2