From eating carbohydrate-heavy foods, avoiding greasy take away and even taking a 'miracle' new pill - these are the best ways to avoid a Melbourne Cup hangover and recover quickly post-race.

Australia’s second city Melbourne is a place where nature is close by, urban delights are readily available and there’s a food and drink scene that isn’t just the best in country, but also ...

Cup Week opening hours: Friday, 7.30am to 11pm; Saturday, 8.30am to 11pm; Sunday closed; Monday 7.30am to 4pm 9/37 Swanston Street, Nicholas Building, Melbourne No bookings, no phone.

There is also a lot of drinking involved — an estimated 45,000 bottles of champagne are consumed at the Melbourne Cup, as well as tens of thousands of litres of beer. Punters at the Melbourne ...

The Birdcage build across 18,000 thousand square metres began in July, with finishing touches completed on the morning of Derby Day. More than 2000 people work across the precinct, including some ...