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60 years ago, supermodel Jean Shrimpton’s Cup outfit shocked the nation – but few know the full story

Today marks 60 years since English photographic model Jean Shrimpton, dubbed “The Shrimp”, caused a stir among conservative racegoers at the Melbourne Cup.

The Conversation

‘They were going berserk’: horses allegedly distressed by frequent concerts at Flemington racecourse

Exclusive: Stablehands speak out over concerns horses at Melbourne’s famous track are suffering due to event noise

The Guardian - AU

Melbourne Cup: why brands are quietly distancing themselves from the ‘race that stops the nation’

Experts point to social and animal harms and the cost-of-living crisis – and say for younger generations, the cup is ‘just not cool anymore’

The Guardian - AU

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Ten Network drops bid to secure Melbourne Cup rights over Tabcorp deal

Network concerned that Victoria Racing Club partnership with gambling company is at odds with ‘preferences of its viewers and advertisers’

The Guardian - AU

Vaccine researchers team up with US

Thailand’s National Vaccine Institute (NVI) has joined hands with the US Vaccine Research Centre (VRC) for vaccines against tuberculosis, including Messenger RNA (mRNA) technology.

Bangkok Post

Razeta rises to challenge for Newcastle trainer Kris Lees at Flemington

Newcastle trainer Kris Lees had prominent owner-breeder Bob Hannon to thank after Razeta scorched to an impressive win in the listed Desirable Stakes on VRC Oaks day at Flemington on Thursday.

Newcastle Herald

‘Glorious’: Everything you need to know about the 2022 Melbourne Cup Carnival

After two years without crowds, the Melbourne Cup Carnival is back on track, with huge crowds expected and $1.6 billion in consumer spending

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Kirstie Clements: The fashion-forward future of racing

It has been testing times for the racing industry, with the onset of COVID along with a growing distaste for the sport.

The New Daily

Daniel Andrews dismisses concerns over independence of review into Flemington racetrack flood wall

Melbourne Water chair John Thwaites, who was water minister when the wall was approved, will excuse himself from the review

The Guardian - AU

Maribyrnong Residents And MPs Say Flemington Racecourse Flood Wall Made Damage To Homes Worse

Flood-affected Maribyrnong residents say a flood-prevention wall built around Flemington Racecourse 15 years ago made Friday's floods worse.

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Racing Victoria chief says Flemington racetrack wall had ‘unintended’ flood consequences

Andrew Jones says Victoria Racing Club was ‘entitled’ to protect its property from floods

The Guardian - AU

As Melbourne clean-up begins, concerns raised over whether Flemington Racecourse wall exacerbated flooding

Melbourne's Flemington Racecourse, home to next month's Melbourne Cup, escaped severe flooding as homes around it were inundated on Friday. The racecourse has a rock wall to protect it from flooding.

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