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Head to Melbourne, Australia's sporting capital, playing host to some of the world's best international events including the Australian Open Tennis championship and the FORMULA 1 (TM) Australian Grand Prix. Watch the big men fly in an Australian Rules Football (AFL) match at the MCG or visit in spring when the city comes alive for the Melbourne Cup Carnival, the country's most prestigious racing event.

Urbanathlon

Urbanathlon

26 May 2013

Join the global phenomenon that is Urbanathlon. Tackle ten gruelling obstacles and take on 11 kilometres of challenging course through Melbourne's...

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Journey to Recognition Launch

26 May 2013

Take the first steps on an epic relay across the country to recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the Australian Constitution.

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Whittlesea Challenge

2013 Whittlesea Challenge

2 Jun 2013

The Whittlesea Challenge is a fully supported recreational bike ride organised by Cycling Victoria, the peak governing body for both organised...

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Melbourne International 3 Day Event

7 - 10 June 2013

Incorporating a great weekend of entertainment over the Queen's Birthday long weekend this event is a highlight on the Australian Eventing calendar....

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Socceroos vs Jordan 2014 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifier

11 Jun 2013

The Socceroos take on Jordan in a 2014 FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifier right here in Melbourne. Show your support for the Socceroos in green and gold.

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Ice Hockey: Canada vs USA

14 - 15 June 2013

Get set as Australia gears up to host USA and Canada in an exhibition ice hockey series. The teams will be made up of players from professional North...

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2013 British & Irish Lions Tour

2013 British & Irish Lions Tour

25 Jun 2013

The British & Irish Lions are one of the most iconic sporting teams in the world, steeped in history and tradition. Drawn from the best players in...

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The Age Run Melbourne

The Age Run Melbourne

21 Jul 2013

Are you looking for a new challenge? Do you want to start preparing for your next fitness milestone? Sign up to The Age Run Melbourne 2013 and...

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Australian Football series

Australian Football League Finals Series

6 - 28 September 2013

Choose a team, scoff a meat pie and barrack hard with passionate Melburnians at this spectacular crescendo of 22 weeks of the Aussie Rules season.

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Sandown 500

V8 Supercars Sandown 500

13 - 15 September 2013

The V8 Supercars Season of Endurance kicks off in Victoria with the Sandown 500 this 13 -15 September. Get set, for world-class racing action as 56...

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2012 Melbourne Cup victory

Spring Racing Carnival

15 Sep - 25 Nov 2013

Soak up the buzz on and off the track as glamourous punters and champion thoroughbreds descend on Melbourne for six weeks of Spring Carnival action.

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2012 Winners Tom McDermott and Romantic Dream

Australian Showjumping Championships

19 - 22 September 2013 (dates to be confirmed)

The Australian Showjumping Championships are the national titles for the equestrian sport of Showjumping. Riders from all over Australia will compete...

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Bupa Around the Bay

20 Oct 2013

Over the past 20 years Bupa Around the Bay - Fundraise for The Smith Family has grown to become Australia's largest mass participation bike ride and...

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Melbourne Cup Carnival

2 - 9 November 2013

In its 153rd year, the Melbourne Cup Carnival is truly the most vibrant racing event in the world and the ultimate expression of what Melbourne is...

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Paspaley Polo in the City

Paspaley Polo in the City

30 Nov 2013

Paspaley Polo in the City is an annual polo series held throughout the cities of Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane and Perth. It is a rare...

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Boxing Day Test

Vodafone Boxing Day Test

26 Dec 2013

Get out the zinc and the novelty hat and join up to 100,000 cricket fans at the MCG for a sporting event that's become an Australian institution.

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2013-2014 International Cadet Class Sailing Nationals

27 Dec 2013 - 4 Jan 2014

The 52nd Australian International Cadet Sailing Nationals to be held at the Royal Yacht Club of Victoria in December 2013. Australian International...

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Australian Open Tennis

14 Jan - 1 Feb 2014 (dates to be confirmed)

Light up your January with the first tennis Grand Slam of the year. Be there as the biggest names in the game try to start the season off with a bang.

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Festival of Sails

Festival of Sails

23 - 27 January 2014

Join over 100,000 spectators on Geelong's waterfront this Australia Day weekend for five days of yacht racing, live music, fireworks and lots more.

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Australian Grand Prix

Formula 1 Grand Prix

13 - 16 March 2014 (dates to be confirmed)

Get the motor running and enjoy a long weekend of F1 action on and off the track including motor shows, air displays and of course, the big race.

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