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Is the Melbourne Cup still the ‘race that stops the nation’ or one that divides it?

Published 31 October 2022, 9:11 am
Animal rights groups have called out the racing industry for animal cruelty ahead of the most anticipated race day in Australia. More than one million people are expected to watch the event on Tuesday.
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