The Melbourne Cup, “the race that stops the nation”, will be on the 4 th  of November and is Australia’s most viewed racing event of the year; with $10 million in prize money up for grabs. Image caption: Last year’s Melbourne Cup ‘Cinderella story’, winner ‘Knight’s Choice’ (outside) ridden by Irish Jockey (and Singer) Robbie Dolan, edging out Japanese Horse ‘Warp Speed’. Source: SkyRacing World.

The Melbourne Spring Racing carnival is now on. It’s huge! Thousands flock to the Flemington, Moonee Valley and Caulfield racetracks to see Australia’s best horses compete for millions of dollars. Image caption: Melbourne Cup, Flemington Racecourse 2021. Image Source: Race net

We're back from the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation, bringing you the stories that matter here on The Burne, TikTok, Instagram and Swinradio. My name is Teddy Angel, and I'm your blog writer for today. The LJL team working hard to get stories to you (photo: Teddy Angel)

Fernandez’s win comes following a record-breaking turnout, which saw 91,245 fans attend the three-day event. The biggest turnout since 2012. Italy's Fabio Di Gianntonio and Spain's Alex Rins at the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix 2025 . (Image: Matthew Parkhill)

30 year old, Jack Miller, finished in 21st place after falling from 6th following a crash on the end of the main straight.  Jack Miller. Image: motogp.com.au

Two long lap penalties meant Italy's Marco Bezzecchi dropped from the lead to 6th place, making way for Spain's Fernandez, who fought off fellow Spaniard Pedro Acosta.  2025 MotoGP, Phillip Island, Victoria. (Image: Matthew Parkhill)

Raul Fernandez has won the 2025 Phillip Island Moto Grand Prix, finishing 1.418 seconds before nearest competitor, Fabio Di Giannantonio.   Fernandez celebrating the win. (Image: @motogp on Instagram) Fernandez racing at the MotoGP on Phillip Island, Victoria 2025. (Image: Matthew Parkhill)

The student designer show has sold out at Melbourne Fashion Week.  Stephanie Hockey, from RMIT, was inspired by an old barbie doll found in her studio. Hockey said:   “ I really made this collection for women like me or people like me who really enjoy dressing in bold, bright and powerful ways.” RMIT Fashion Student Stephanie Hookey (Photo : Melbourne Fashion Week )

Ganbu marra the opening night runway for Melbourne Fashion Week has sold out. The name of the show means ‘one mob’ in the Woi Wurrung language. It is described as a celebration of First Nations talent in fashion. ganbu marra will showcase First Nations designers. (Photo : MelbourneFashionWeek.com )

Crime rates in Victoria have risen enough to scare young people. A first-year, Swinburne student, Rosa said “There's always something, stolen cars, stolen this… I'm scared every day in and out of the house.”  Increased crime rates in Victoria scare young people. Source: Adobe Stock

Crime Victoria Statistics  found that this year has seen a 15 percent increase in the number of criminal incidents in Victoria, despite Melbourne being Australia’s most liveable city.  Crime Victoria statistics data shows crime rates have increased this year. Source: Crime Victoria Statistics.

First-year Swinburne student, Rosa said she has heard more about Melbourne’s violent crimes than the city being the most liveable. “Lately, like, it's been going crazy with the stabbing crimes… you don't really hear about [liveability] to be honest,” she said.  Melbourne was once labelled Australia's most "liveable" city.. Source: Adobe Stock