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Australians Show Disdain for Melbourne Cup

From The Guardian · November 2, 2026
Australians Show Disdain for Melbourne Cup

A recent poll shows that a record number of Australians are losing interest in the Melbourne Cup, a famous horse race. Concerns about gambling and animal welfare are driving this change. More than two-thirds of those surveyed expressed low or no interest in the event, highlighting a shift in cultural attitudes towards horse racing and gambling in Australia.

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