Melbourne Cup punters are bracing for less than ideal weather conditions with rainfall expected to blanket the city throughout Tuesday as the race that stops a nation is held.

It will be the first game the MCG will host this season. The ground is known to assist the bowlers and big size of the venue will also help the case of bowlers.

Australia's storm season has shifted into top gear, and the next 72 hours will deliver a combination of rain, showers or thunderstorms to the eastern two-thirds of the country. The greatest threat of ...

A look at temperatures and rain chances that could affect outdoor family gatherings or excursions to shop or check out the ...