Smashed! Good and bad news for Sydney to Hobart yacht race fleet
The Sydney to Hobart yacht race record will be “sliced and diced” if an updated early forecast plays out but it’s not all good news for the fleet with some nasty weather on the horizon
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David and Goliath battle for Sydney to Hobart yacht race win
One is on the biggest yacht and the other the fleet minnow but these sailors will be two of the most exhausted at sea in what is shaping as a fast but “complicated’’ Sydney to Hobart yacht race.
Sleigh ride! Super fast start to Sydney to Hobart before potential drama
It will be super fast and super fun before a big change potentially rains on the parade of the fleet – and a new race record – in the 79th Sydney to Hobart yacht race. Latest weather news.
Canberra sale and auction results, week ending December 15
Franklin proved to be a hot market last week with five properties selling for a total value of $3.6 million. See the latest auction and sales results.
Iron surf champ Ali Day anoints teen duo ‘next Shannan and Zane’
Ironman great Ali Day has dubbed two young guns the next ‘Shannon and Zane’ after an extraordinary opening round of the Shaw and Partners iron surf series at Wanda. Wrap, results.
Two-handed crews’ incredible $17,500 loo for Sydney to Hobart
It might look like an average toilet and even operate like one but the price tag makes this the ultimate Royal Throne in the Sydney to Hobart yacht race fleet.
Jessica Watson in awe of ‘rock star’ crewmates on Sydney to Hobart yacht
Jessica Watson thought she had seen plenty at sea as a teenager sailing solo round the world. But after a few races with two top guns doing the Sydney to Hobart she has changed her mind.
Stars, standouts from Australia U16s v Waratahs U17 battle
There was bash, crash, a captain courageous, a three-try purple patch and eight outstanding tries in the torrid battle between the Australia U16s and Waratahs U17s. Stars, standouts, wrap
Shocks, comebacks and rising stars stun as new iron surf series kicks off
A trio of teens threw down the gauntlet to the established guns of ironman while Lana Rogers revealed what went wrong in the Coolangatta Gold – and how she fixed it for the series opener
Billionaires, celebs behind Aus’ biggest sales
A large number of Australian farms have changed hands for multimillion-dollar sums across the year, owned by foreign and local prominent families, plus a few surprise faces.
‘Golden era’: Shock 2025 property forecast
Experts have revealed the real estate markets set to surge and stumble in 2025 and there are plenty of surprises.
Australia’s most haunted pub hits the market
Ain’t afraid of no ghost? How about 17? The North Kapunda Hotel – Australia’s most haunted pub – could be the tourism and hospitality investment you’ve been looking for.
Property shake-up coming in 2025
An interest-rate cut isn’t the only big change real estate experts are expecting to hit the country next year as affordability and lifestyle decisions continue to play out.
Everybody appearing in matters at ACT Magistrates Court, Tuesday, December 24
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Everybody appearing in matters at ACT Magistrates Court, Monday, December 23
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Everybody appearing in matters at ACT Magistrates Court, Friday, December 20
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Everybody appearing at Queanbeyan District Court, Friday, December 20
Here is a list of matters listed at Queanbeyan District Court on Friday.
1 in 4 NSW aged care homes getting worse
The top rated and underperforming aged care homes across NSW have been revealed. Search and see the list and watch our exclusive video.
Inmate’s escape plan foiled during drug search
An inmate’s attempts to escape were foiled after he knocked over a senior prison guard and fled into a garden area while his cell was searched for secreted contraband.
Shocked and shattered: Sydney Harbour yacht tragedy devastation
Sydney’s tight-knit sailing community has been left shocked and shattered but “throwing their arms” around those affected by the death of a sailor in a Friday night social race on the harbour.
‘There’s a lot of fire’: Rugby’s fightback to keep teens in their game
It’s part of a spirited fightback to keep talented teens in rugby with plenty of heat and spice predicted in a one-off match between the best young rugby talent in the country
‘We are ready’: Racing over for Sydney to Hobart supermaxi
In the highly superstitious world of sailing an omen or two is always welcome close to the start of a Sydney to Hobart and that’s what one lucky skipper got in the Big Boat race.
Storms, boat breakage, wild winds on cards in Sydney to Hobart
Gale force winds, thunderstorms, icy temperatures and boat breakage will add an extra dimension of unpleasantness to this years Sydney to Hobart yacht race. Latest weather and news
Beanies, bear suits, boiled-in-the bag food for Sydney to Hobart
T-shirts and shorts have been crew uniforms on Sydney to Hobart racers in the past but they are being replaced by beanies, bear suits and boil-in-the-bag food for the 79th race.
20 Central Coast Roosters pathways players to watch in 2025
It’s one of the best rugby league nurseries in Australia with a powerful young base set to fire. Check out 20 Central Coast Roosters pathways players to watch in the 2025 junior reps comps.
Rugby v League v AFL: 130+ best and brightest teen talents in NSW
They are the talented, hard-hitting game changers, tough guys and speedsters. Our experts have identified 130+ of the brightest U19s male league, union and Aussie rules prospects in NSW.
Paddling to be top dog in race that stops the Peninsula
Hundreds of locals have gathered to watch the annual Scotland Island Dog Race as canines from far and wide paddled for glory over 600 metres. See all the pictures and find out who won.
Panthers premiership stars party at ex-teammate’s wedding
Following Blues teammate Jake Trbojevic said his nuptials, Roosters enforcer Spencer Leniu tied the knot at a star-studded wedding ceremony. See the pictures.
‘Knee-jerk reaction’: Greens enter ring in gendered toilet tussle
A political debate has broken out over a push for male and female toilets to be replaced with gender-neutral cubicles across NSW.
Watch: Women brawl as Xmas tensions explode in carpark
Shocking footage has surfaced of two women getting into a heated argument and brawl in a shopping centre car park south of Brisbane. WATCH THE VIDEO
Bombshell new Don Bradman revelations
New revelations about Sir Don Bradman have given a heartbreaking insight into the Australian cricket icon’s final years.
PM, Dutton salute emergency workers in Christmas message
Australia’s leaders have thanked the nation’s emergency service workers, charity and Defence personnel who will forgo time with friends and family this Christmas to help others.
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Albo’s tribute to Cyclone Tracy survivors
Political leaders have paid tribute to the victims and survivors of the devastating Christmas Eve cyclone that devastated Darwin and claimed 66 lives.
Why many childcare workers won’t get pay rise for Christmas
Thousands of childcare workers head into Christmas without a promised 10 per cent pay increase as only one in five providers have applied for a grant to fund the wage boost.
ASX 200 rises after RBA minutes; St Barbara tanks
Domestic shares closed higher after the release of minutes from the RBA’s last meeting for 2024, which received some support from the IMF overnight. SBM hit with PNG tax bill.
‘One of the dumbest things I’ve read’
Elon Musk’s growing influence over the world’s most powerful government is perhaps being hampered by his insistence on saying dumb things.
Grinch steals Christmas for drug traffickers
Santa sneaks down the chimney at night, but the Grinch busts through the front door when people are suspected of being naughty.
‘Time to worry’: UK hammered by dismal news
PM Keir Starmer’s government have only been in power for months, but damning new figures threaten to derail it.
‘Truman Show’: Spies say everything is fake
Two former senior spies have revealed how they “create a pretend world” where “we’re the main actors”, likening it to The Truman Show.
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