It depends on the state. Most of Australia's shops, including supermarkets such as Coles, are open on Melbourne Cup Day. This is only a public holiday in Victoria. Shops are open in all centres in the other states and territories of Australia.
The Coles locations in Melbourne are all open their normal hours on Cup Day 2013.
The majority of stores remain open on Melbourne Cup day. Some may adjust their hours. Call ahead to be sure.
Melbourne Cup was created in 1861.
The Melbourne Cup, a horse race which occurs on the first Tuesday in November, is held on the Flemington race course in Melbourne, Victoria,
The 2012 Melbourne Cup was the 152nd Melbourne Cup. The 2012 Emirates Melbourne Cup was held on Tuesday, 6 November 2012, at Flemington Racecourse, in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
the Melbourne Cup is held at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, Victoria.
The Melbourne Cup has been a public holiday (for Melbourne) since 1877.
The Melbourne Cup is held on Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne.
The Melbourne Cup is held every year.
The Hayseeds' Melbourne Cup was created in 1918.
Melbourne Cup Challenge happened in 2006.
The Melbourne Cup takes place on the 1st Tuesday in November, which is springtime in Melbourne.
Yes, Kids are allowed at the Melbourne Cup.