For one week of the year, a patch of Flemington Racecourse becomes the heart of Melbourne’s social life. But the Birdcage wasn’t always so glamorous.
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In a rarity for the Birdcage’s celebrity set, many of Tuesday’s attendees were actually interested in the horse racing.
For one week of the year, a patch of Flemington Racecourse becomes the heart of Melbourne’s social life. But the Birdcage wasn’t always so glamorous.
The premier was nowhere to be seen on Derby Day, and his wife refused a photo.
Politics & Governance
The Victorian election hung over Flemington Racecourse on Saturday.
If you think you’ve gained full access to Flemington’s luxury Birdcage enclosures this year, it might well turn out you haven’t.
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With 30,000 attendees expected over the four-day carnival, the VRC’s chief executive says the Birdcage still offers major corporate appeal.