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Herald Sun, 3 Nov 2026

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The Herald Sun launched in 1990 following the merger of two historic Melbourne newspapers. Published daily, it’s a central source of news for readers across Melbourne and Victoria, focusing on state politics, community issues and major events shaping the nation. The newspaper’s sports coverage is a major draw, especially its reporting on the AFL, cricket and local competitions that shape Victoria’s athletic identity. The Herald Sun also features entertainment reporting, lifestyle pieces and commentary that tracks cultural shifts and highlights the county’s most talked-about stories. Its journalists often examine how policy decisions affect communities, using straightforward language to keep news accessible for all. The pace of each issue blends quick reads with deeper stories to give readers context while keeping the momentum high. Available on PressReader, the Herald Sun newspaper delivers consistent coverage that helps readers stay connected to Melbourne and the wider state.

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ArticleHEART & SOUL

Race­go­ers will be enter­tained on and off the track today when the Mel­bourne Cup stops the nation. New­ly­wed Rebecca Lee is hop­ing Soul of Spain shines, while pop star Rob­bie Wil­li­ams will rock fans at Flem­ing­ton.

HEART & SOUL

ArticleI’m trust­ing my instinct, and I know I can win this race again

Cup-win­ning jockey Mel­bourne Cup Day has arrived. It’s our greatest race day, with more eyes on us out there than on any other day of the year. It gets the adren­aline flow­ing with excite­ment and anti­cip­a­tion because you want to per­form when...

I’m trust­ing my instinct, and I know I can win this race again

ArticleSun is on track to shine

Spring sun is set to shine at Flem­ing­ton for the race that stops a nation. And with pre­dic­tions of a top of 18C, there should be no need for coats cov­er­ing designer frocks. Fas­cin­at­ors will also remain dry with any rain about expec­ted to...

Sun is on track to shine

ArticleBig lift in girl power

A surge in women and younger crowds enjoy­ing a day at the races is driv­ing the return of big­ger crowds. Racing chiefs have hailed girl power and a new gen­er­a­tion of racing lov­ers for help­ing increase crowds. Female attend­ance at the...

Big lift in girl power

ArticleTHE GREAT RACE

❱❱ Gates open: 9am ❱❱ First race: 10.45am ❱❱ Mel­bourne Cup: Race 7, 3pm ❱❱ Last race: 5.15pm ❱❱ Weather: Morn­ing shower or two, 0-1mm. Max: 18C ❱❱ Trains will run every 10 minutes in and out of Flem­ing­ton Race­course sta­tion throughout the...

THE GREAT RACE

ArticleBIG MAC’S $1M BET AGAINST HIS HOPES

Irish bil­lion­aire JP McManus has bet $1m for rival Hopewell Rock to win the Mel­bourne Cup over his own two run­ners. McManus, a former major share­holder of Manchester United, stands to win over $9m if Hopewell Rock is first past the post. At...

BIG MAC’S $1M BET AGAINST HIS HOPES

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