Afghanistan star Rashid Khan had to be helped off the field by the trainers after this incident

Jerome Powell has for years enjoyed something rare in a politically divided Washington: widespread popularity. But the applause could soon stop.

More than 2000 fines have been issued since June to "hoons" driving dangerously across Queensland.

Drivers are being urged to check their car phone chargers and external batteries after a car fire in Queensland.

The finishing order is in for the 162nd running of the Melbourne Cup at Flemington. It’s the race that stops a nation and this year was no different. Point Nepean and Lunar Flare were scratched, cutting the field to 22.

With less than a fortnight to go before pre-polling opens, parties are jostling to secure your loyalty and your vote.

The Melbourne Cup risks becoming “a laughing stock by an international standard” if Racing Victoria’s stringent vetting requirements funnel fit horses out of the race, according to former race caller Bryan Martin.

If we had properly funded research into chronic fatigue syndrome, we’d already be a long way to understanding long COVID. Instead, we’re playing catch-up.

But even if one of Musk’s moneymaking plays is unwise, fears of an exodus are overblown.

Although homeowners who fixed their mortgage rate at rock-bottom levels will face higher costs soon, new modelling shows much they have managed to save.

It may lack gluttony, wrath and lust, but RBA governor Philip Lowe has painted a picture of financial hell if interest rates do not bring down inflation.

RBA governor Philip Lowe acknowledged that rates had risen “materially” since May but said the board expected to increase them further over the period ahead.

It was a rough day for everyone off the track, and there were times when all looked in danger of falling apart but, in the end, it delivered.

Reserve Bank expected to announce a seventh consecutive interest rate hike today.

The Information Commissioner said it had received a record number of complaints about FOI decision delays from police over the past year and that the government had also made “no progress” in improving information sharing.

In a world-first, Melbourne researchers have developed an in-home screening test for type 1 diabetes.

Ciaron Maher and David Eustace’s Melbourne Cup winner was controversially prevented from running in last year’s race, leading the duo to fear he may never race in Victoria.

From sparkling breakfasts in Flemington’s car parks to Mumm in the Birdcage, champagne is the traditional drink of choice at Melbourne Cup – although hot toddies were also welcome on Tuesday.

Commuters are being warned to expect another round of public transport strikes, as the NSW government and union have failed to settle their dispute.

Police are still searching for two men who were swept away by floodwaters after riding in a ute tray in NSW.