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Make sense of the Victorian election with the state’s No. 1 editorial team, delivering the sharpest analysis and agenda-setting exclusives you won’t find anywhere else. Backed by the unmatched political reporting of national and state politics editors James Campbell and Shannon Deery, alongside heavyweight commentary from Andrew Bolt and Peta Credlin, get the best inside track on Victorian politics with the Herald Sun. Follow the latest here > bit.ly/3TIrFu8

A 78-year-old Aussie retiree who gave up her home and paid more than $200,000 for life at sea has been stranded in Cambodia with nowhere to go after her cruise ship collapsed > bit.ly/4ipZ19x

Supermodel Helena Christensen turned heads in bespoke Rebecca Vallance at Derby Day, but spectators gasped as she pretended to drop the million-dollar trophy > bit.ly/4iwt8wc

On the 25th anniversary of becoming the first female trainer to win the Melbourne Cup, Sheila Laxon reflects on being “lucky” to survive a serious fall that left her unconscious for eight days and temporarily unable to write or talk. > bit.ly/4Buzncs

Even The Block’s winning contestants couldn’t escape the numbers, a new analysis reveals every home from the past three seasons carried an estimated gap exceeding $4m > bit.ly/4sxJKZ5

Since bonding with Dyson Turner-Heppell, Harrison Pennicott has flown in a private jet, met his heroes, run out at the AFL grand final – and more. Find out what’s next on their bucket list, and the ex-Essendon captain’s deeply personal reason for meeting ‘H-man’ in the first place. > bit.ly/4zhrTIc

Inside the Birdcage! Jackie Epstein and Nui Te Koha catch up with the celebs bringing the glamour, gossip and good times to Derby Day at Flemington > bit.ly/4iwt8wc

Melbourne Cup winner Jamie Melham has lifted the lid on her life with jockey husband Ben, including whether they talk racing at home, his unwavering support as her star continues to rise, and how they approach lining up against each other. > bit.ly/4Buzncs

Real Housewives of Melbourne star Gina Liano says when it comes to reality TV, there is no such thing as a ‘villain edit’. This is The Fringe Files > bit.ly/4ziRQHj

History-making jockey Michelle Payne has revealed she will step away from racing once her baby arrives, plus how she is optimistic her former career will hold her in good stood during her early days as a mum. > bit.ly/4Buzncs

The Victorian government has been slammed after releasing almost 200 annual reports on a Friday afternoon before an unofficial long weekend as questions over government transparency become a major issue in the campaign. Read the damning findings here > bit.ly/3WVWnRI

STEVE PRICE: Shifting an anti-capitalist school strike off Remembrance Day doesn’t hide the cowardly retreat or appalling historical illiteracy of students who trash war memorials while ignoring the blood shed for their freedom > bit.ly/4f151Vf

The Melbourne Cup Carnival Birdcage has its own ecosystem – and there’s a price to entry, whether cash or clout. These are the Flemington tribes that return each year > bit.ly/4knuziT

Tennis star Jelena Dokic has opened up about surviving her father’s abuse, saying she has found peace in her life and so much happiness with her new partner. > bit.ly/3WbLTNW

Popular Channel 7 news presenter Mike Amor has quietly left Channel 7 after decades spent working for the network > bit.ly/4ztN7Tp

A $250m bauxite deal has reignited a bitter fight over Aurukun’s future, with an MP and rival mining boss demanding a parliamentary inquiry amid fears of indefinite delays > bit.ly/4BywNlE

Never-before-seen surveillance images have revealed how a rogue pilot calling himself “Top Gun”, a damaged wing tip and a Melbourne mob syndicate’s greed led to the botched cocaine plot that crashed and burned. SEE THE VIDEO > bit.ly/4A42WQC

Neighbours up to a kilometre away reportedly heard chilling sounds coming from accused Helen Haines attacker Brendan Nugent’s rural property — now police want answers > bit.ly/47PozIu

Racegoers flocking to the Melbourne Cup Carnival have been told to expect a heavy police presence, with specialist officers armed with semi-automatic long arms patrolling Flemington > bit.ly/47VrQ94

Annalise Dalins is set to step out in style for the traditional day of black and white colours as the Melbourne Cup Carnival kicks off at Flemington — and it’s one of the model’s final big events before she weds Collingwood star Josh Daicos > bit.ly/4iwt8wc

A luxury penthouse sale worth a hefty $18.5m linked to Melbourne’s wealthy Jreissati family has emerged > bit.ly/47JXKp1