The second ever joint cabinet meeting between New Zealand and Australian ministers will be held in Melbourne today.

From a palm-fringed island oasis in Queensland to a sleek 27th floor urban pool in Melbourne, travellers have some impressive places to take a dip.

Shane Bennett, 19, was killed in a crash in 2008 after he refused to stop his unregistered car for police.

Diners at Melbourne pop-up restaurant WLG were surprised with return tickets to Wellington as they tucked into their dinners last night.

Photos of the outfits worn on Melbourne Cup Day 2011 at Flemington Racecourse.