Fashions, food and wine dominated in the Highlands for the 2016 Melbourne Cup.
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While many people where in the festive spirit for the race that stops the nation some chose the first Tuesday of November to celebrate horses in a different way.
An event at the Moose Hub in Bowral had a focus on raising money for animal rescue rather than horse racing.
The horsing around at the Moose Hub included a book launch and poetry reading by Christine Thompson-Wells, an author and lifestyle psychologist.
Southern Highland News reporters caught up with some of the revelers across the Highlands for a photo opportunity.
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