Australia Info ...
Melbourne - Events Capital Of Australia ... Notable sporting events that occur yearly in Melbourne are the ever popular Australian Formula One Grand Prix, the circuit of which is in Albert Park. The Australian Grand Prix has been held in Melbourne since 1996 and is the first race on the Formula One Calendar. The Melbourne Cup, known as "The race that stops a nation" and is now also a recognised public holiday throughout Victoria and even Australian Capital Territory, is held annually on the first Tuesday in November, and literally does stop the nation in it's tracks when nearly everyone places a bet on who they think will be the winner...