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Debauchery unfolds on the infamous public lawn at Flemington Racecourse, as racegoers become involved in drunken antics after a long day of festivities, during Australia’s most prestigious horse racing event - the Melbourne cup.

Biography:
Jake Nowakowski is a staff photographer for News Corp’s Herald Sun.

After leaving a career as a graphic designer to become a photographer in 2003, Jake found himself freelancing in Iraq in the aftermath of the American-led invasion. After returning to Australia and working as a freelancer, Jake accepted a role as a staff photographer at the North Star in Mount Isa in 2007, before accepting a position at The Cairns Post in 2008. A move back to Melbourne in 2011, saw Jake take on freelance duties for both the Herald Sun and The Australian newspapers, before accepting a full-time staff position at the Herald Sun in 2013. Jake has covered numerous news stories, both nationally and internationally. Amongst his industry accolades are Best News Photo at the Quill Awards and Nikon-Walkey Award nominations.