There are calls for clearer labelling on appliance efficiency star ratings. The Consumer Policy Research Centre has shown 32% of sales assistants use star ratings claims when selling household appliances however 84% of Australians have reported to be misled by green claims. Australia's efficient energy rating sticker. Image credited WWF-Australia.

Indigenous artist Danie Mellor’s “Forever” artwork at the new State Library station honours Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung women and connects commuters to Country through storytelling and design. Danie Mellor’s Forever connects commuters to Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung heritage (MICHAEL TRAN).

Metro Tunnel precinct manager   Paula Williams said one of the toughest parts of the project was building tunnels under Swanston Street while Melbourne’s busy city life continued above. Melbourne’s deepest escalator at State Library Station, stretching 42 metres (Michael Tran).

The Metro Tunnel will open in early December with a “Summer Start” timetable, followed by the full “turn-up-and-go” service beginning in February, Premier Jacinta Allan confirmed. Inside the State Library Station during a sneak peak (Image: Michael Tran).

The 2025 Cox Plate is this Saturday. All eyes will be on jockey Hugh Bowman riding 'Aeliana', trained by Chris Waller. Bowman is known for riding 4-time Cox Plate champion Winx. ‘Winx’ won the Cox Plate from 2015 to 2018. Winx and Hugh Bowman after the 2017 Cox Plate win. Image Source: ABC

Phar Lap is well known as one of the greatest Racehorses of all time and an Australian Sporting Icon; with a true ‘rags to riches’ story for trainer and owner Harry Telford. Phar Lap, winning the Melbourne Cup in 1930 with longstanding jockey ‘Jim Pike’ on board, in front of thousands watching during the Great Depression– National Museum of Australia. (Image: State Library of Victoria).

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)