WHILE Melbourne is in the grips of Spring Racing Carnival fever, the Melbourne Cup trophy slipped into Lakeside Station aboard Puffing Billy on Thursday 20 October. Bryan Martin, Melbourne Cup Tour Ambassador, and Georgia Connolly, Flemington Ambassador, brought along the prized trophy to Emerald Lake Park. Pictured from left with the trophy are volunteers Trevor, Phil, Derek, Christian, Julie, Marray and Akbar. 160802 Picture: ROB CAREW
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Water storage levels dip below 75 per cent, water saving efforts encouraged
Melbourne’s water storages levels have dipped below 75 per cent in 2026, caused by hot, dry conditions, record-low streamflows and higher household use last year…
