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Mass relocation as public housing faces wrecking ball

Residents have been put on notice to move out as public housing advocates fight a plan to reduce city towers to rubble.

Public housing fight enters new year as wreckers circle

Public housing fight enters new year as wreckers circle

Residents are vowing not to go quietly as a state government readies to tear down public housing towers after a legal win.

As Melbourne’s public housing towers await demolition, some residents prepare to leave while others hold out

As Melbourne’s public housing towers await demolition, some residents prepare to leave while others hold out

Tenants fear being given inadequate alternatives as move date looms ahead of mass redevelopment

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‘I come to save the system’: why Melbourne tower residents fear for the future of public housing

Victorian government plan to redevelop 44 estates described as ‘foolish’ and ‘insulting’ by locals at first hearing of parliamentary inquiry

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A Flemington favourite, Melbourne Cup aspirant and Big Dance trifecta

Local interest across interstate tracks amid Australia's iconic race.

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School shopping: the inner-city Melbourne schools next to public housing towers that middle-class families avoid

A group of primary schools are struggling to attract enrolments. It’s a different story for those in neighbouring zones

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Zahra picks Without A Fight for Melbourne Cup

Mark Zahra will not ride last year's winner Gold Trip in the Melbourne Cup at Flemington next month, instead opting to partner Without A Fight.

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Australia’s public housing towers are regarded as dated and ugly. But what will happen when they’re gone?

Australia’s public housing towers are regarded as dated and ugly. But what will happen when they’re gone?

While many residents agree the flats are past their useful life, sudden announcements about the demolition of their homes has caused shock and anxiety

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Frankie Dettori delays retirement date to seek first Melbourne Cup success

Frankie Dettori delays retirement date to seek first Melbourne Cup success

Frankie Dettori, who retires at the end of the season, had already committed to riding at the Breeders' Cup in the US but will now fly to Australia afterwards to ride at the Melbourne Cup Carnival

Victorian government offers to settle class action over towers' COVID-19 lockdown for $5 million

Victorian government offers to settle class action over towers' COVID-19 lockdown for $5 million

Residents of public housing towers in Flemington and North Melbourne launched a class action against the government over the sudden lockdown in July 2020.

It started with sludge and ended with rain but for many all that mattered was the Melbourne Cup was back

It started with sludge and ended with rain but for many all that mattered was the Melbourne Cup was back

For others, anger lingered over the wall that protected Flemington Racecourse from recent flooding, while #NupToTheCup trended on Twitter

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Racegoers revel at Flemington despite coldest Melbourne Cup day in a century

Racegoers revel at Flemington despite coldest Melbourne Cup day in a century

A chilly day of hail and rain in Melbourne wasn't enough to deter thousands of racegoers pouring into the Flemington Racecourse for the biggest day on Australia's racing calendar.

The Melbourne Cup: How did the 22 runners make it into the big race?

The Melbourne Cup: How did the 22 runners make it into the big race?

From the international "raiders" to the "converted" Aussie hopes and a few genuine locals, we take a look at the varied journeys of the contenders for this year's Melbourne Cup.

Melbourne Cup day expected to be interrupted by rain, and possible thunderstorm and hail

Melbourne Cup day expected to be interrupted by rain, and possible thunderstorm and hail

Revellers heading to Flemington Racecourse for the race that stops the nation are in for a wet one.

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'Wow factor': Canberra fashions on the field expert joins Flemington judges

There are some trends she expects to see at Derby Day on Saturday and Oaks Day on Thursday

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