The Lord Mayor of Melbourne Nicholas Reece has called for the Melbourne Cup public holiday to be celebrated across the country, not just in Victoria.

<p>The Lord Mayor of Melbourne Nicholas Reece has called for the Melbourne Cup public holiday to be celebrated across the country, not just in Victoria.</p>

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