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Victorians have lost the most money than ever before on sports and race betting, according to the Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation . The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission Expenditure data  shows gambling expenditure was over 400 million dollars higher in the 2024-25 financial year than 2008-09. Spectators watch Moonee Valley race finish. (Photo: Courtney Black)

A thunderstorm asthma alert has been raised in Victoria with a VicEmergency moderate risk active until Tuesday. The alert comes just three weeks after Victoria released six new automated pollen counters to prevent a thunderstorm asthma epidemic.  Victorian Thunderstorm Asthma alert. (Photo: VicEmergency)

The brief was: undiscovered. Featuring 20 emerging artists the runway show was part of Melbourne fashion week sold out two incredible shows. Model Joe Eddy in his second show for the season. (Photo: Lucia Fisher)

Via Sistina has won the Cox Plate in Moonee Valley for the second time in a row. This is also the fourth Cox Plate win for her jockey, James McDonald, and the sixth for trainer Chris Waller. Jockey James McDonald embraces Via Sistina trainer Chris Waller. (Photo: Racenet.com.au )

Spring Place in Melbourne’s CBD lit up over the weekend with the Revamp Market x Melbourne Fashion Week event. Local vendors sold vintage and handmade designer clothing in an entirely sustainable pop up. Spring place lit up for Melbourne fashion week events. (Photo: Lucia Fisher)

In 2024, Essential Poll data  found over 52 percent of respondents had little to no interest in Melbourne’s biggest racing event, The Melbourne Cup.  Austadiums  data finds that over the last twenty years, attendance at the Victorian Spring Racing Carnival has fallen by over 70,000 people. Essential Poll data on Spring Racing interest (Image: Essential poll data)

Chaos unfolded in The Valley’s last race on Saturday, with racegoers tearing down and taking home railings from the racecourse, ahead of a planned upgrade. The racecourse will be closed for 1-2 years as the grandstands and surrounds get knocked down and rebuilt. A racegoer rips off a railing at The Valley (Image: Rhett Black)

North Melbourne could break Geelong’s 72-year-old record for the longest winning streak in V/AFL history with a victory over Hawthorn in the AFLW on Friday night. North have scored at least 50 points in every game of their premiership defense this season. (Photo: @nmfcwomens on Instagram)

A man has been caught driving 150km/h in an 80 zone to bring his girlfriend a McFlurry in Baln Baln on Saturday night. The man’s vehicle was impounded at a cost of $1291. The man was taking a McFlurry to his girlfriend. (Photo : McDonalds.com.au )

North Melbourne have won back-to-back AFLW minor premierships, demolishing St Kilda to win their 23rd consecutive game. Debutant Ella Slocombe (right) is swamped by teammates as they celebrate their 46-point victory. (Photo: @nmfcwomens on Instagram)

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