The horseshoe motif symbolises swift feet that win races for their owners and jockeys, but it symbolises much else too. ReutersIt’s known as the race that stops the nation, but the Melbourne Cup carnival is about more than that. Betting and alcohol aside, it’s about two things in particular: horses and fashion.
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The Murray River in 2007, at the height of the drought. Hopefully it will be more resilient next time around.Scott Davis/Wikimedia Commons, CC BYMelbourne Cup Day is a significant day in the history of water policy in Australia. The first Tuesday in November 2006 saw the then Prime Minister John Howard intervene decisively in the growing drought...
Australian exporters, we salute you.Tracey Nearmy/AAPWhen you are punting on this year’s Melbourne Cup, spare a thought for Australian export businesses making big bets on international markets in the Asian region.
Like a good punter Australian exporters have to look at the horse, the jockey, the state of the track, and of course, the odds....
Finding the right balance in feeding a racehorse.Cheryl Ann Quigley/Shutterstock.comAs we celebrate the Melbourne Cup today with our drinks and nibbles, it’s worth a passing glance at the way we nourish our champions of the turf.
Horse nutrition and its impact on horse welfare are part of the debate around what is called ethical racing.
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