Hundreds of punters have braved the cold as they make their way to Flemington for the Race that Stops a Nation, fighting the stormy weather to back a winner on the field.

Britney Spears declared she will “find a new family” while blasting Jamie Lynn Spears and Kevin Federline in a scathing post.

Police have detailed the terrifying story behind the capture of an armed fugitive accused of torture, kidnapping and leading detectives on a manhunt across the Far North.

Posing alongside trainer Chris Waller’s Melbourne Cup runner Soul of Spain at Flemington Racecourse for an exclusive Herald Sun photo shoot, the model and entrepreneur confessed there was chemistry.

Bruce Lehrmann is scheduled to stand trial for the alleged rape of a regional Queensland woman almost five years after the charge was laid.

Ex-Bachelor star Sam Wood has appealed a judge’s decision to deny him bail and could appear in court again as soon as Friday.

Ex-cop turned defence lawyer Patrick Schmidt reveals the brutal reality of defending the guilty – and why cops hate lawyers.

Thousands of frocks, suits and fascinators were on display as the crowds raced to Townsville Turf Club at Cluden Park to be a part of the Melbourne Cup Day spectacular.

A multi-vehicle crash in inner Brisbane has triggered a 5km traffic jam and 30-minute delays leading into peak-hour.