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The billion-dollar sign: Australian Open puts Melbourne on the map as sponsors flood in

David Rowe, professor of cultural research at Western Sydney University, said Tiley’s $1 billion estimate was “not terribly scientific”. “It’s one of those calculations that are a bit meaningless,” he said. “But, obviously, the more exposure, the more valuable the product.” Jason Nuell of Marriott International and Tennis Australia chief Craig Tiley. The Open’s sponsors […]

Huge surprise for Melbourne Cup weather

Glamorous racegoers are set for a stellar event as temperatures look perfect a day of racing. Thousands of punters will flock to Flemington Racecourse on Tuesday for the race that stops the nation. Temperatures are predicted to sit at a comfortable 26C, with just a 5e per cent chance of rain. Camera IconCHEERS: A woman […]

This horse will win the Melbourne Cup

Loading Another heavily backed horse at the call of the card on Monday was the Ciaron Maher-trained Interpretation, with one punter standing to collect $500,000 at $21 and another looking to win $400,000 at $21. There were a lot of small bets on Irish stayer Vauban, but the Wolfden punting outfit backed Willie Mullins’ stayer […]