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Top Stories – Wednesday 4 November, 2015

GettyTriumphant Cup winner’s amazing journey from despair to racing glory

Family tragedy and horrific racing injuries had the Melbourne Cup winner ready to quit for good. Her comeback story is inspirational. Read more.

 

Melbourne Cup 2015 fashion Photo: GettyFrom high fashion to hangovers: the Melbourne Cup party in pictures

While celebrities and fashionistas strutted their stuff in marquees, a long day of drinking left some punters struggling to reach the finish line. Read more.

Red CadeauxFans fear the worst but Red Cadeaux lives to gallop another day

Many feared the stricken English horse would add a tragic chapter to Cup day, but distressed owners got some good news from vets. Read more.

 

bishop-031115-newdailySixteen things you didn’t know about Julie Bishop

You might’ve guessed she was captain of her school debating team. But there are plenty of things you wouldn’t know about the Foreign Minister. Read more.

 

steam-controller-gambinoA serious challenger to Xbox and Playstation has arrived

The giants of computer games have got a fight on their hands with the arrival of Steam Machine, which bridges a long-standing divide in gaming. Read more.

 

Piggy bankHow the big four banks keep you from leaving their grasp

Customers attempting to negotiate the spaghetti bowl of bank brands are ending up in the hands of the major banks once more. Read more.

 

feathery dinosaurSad but true fact. Dinosaurs looked like giant, vicious chooks

Hollywood has it wrong. Dinosaurs like T-Rex did not look anything like those pictured in movies. The truth is more feathery. Read more.

 

peugeot1Car of the week: Peugeot’s bid for redemption

After a string of failures, the revamped 208 features a new face, a new transmission and a new focus on safety. But plenty of flaws remain. Read more.

 

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