The race that stops a nation, the Melbourne Cup, is part of our Aussie culture, with the first race in 1861 making it one of the oldest horse races in the world. But it’s not just about the racing. Go see!


The race that stops a nation, the Melbourne Cup, is part of our Aussie culture, with the first race in 1861 making it one of the oldest horse races in the world. But it’s not just about the racing. Go see!

Amidst lush green farmlands in a remote paddock in country NSW, an apparition appears off the Newell Highway. Parkes Observatory’s radio telescope, headliner of the Aussie movie, “The Dish” and a useful contributor to scientific discoveries like the Big Bang Theory.

AFL is a robust representation of Australian culture and identity, a game worshipped by those who follow. Welcome to the Big Dance.