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)

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 )