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.
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Why crew in Sydney to Hobart man overboard incident are back racing
It’s enough to make you hang up their sea boots and never do a Sydney to Hobart again – being on a yacht knocked on its side with a crew thrown overboard. But this crew can’t wait to return.
‘You have to be courageous’: Keen as teen all aboard for first Sydney to Hobart
His first memory of the Sydney to Hobart is watching a start from a harbourside beach at age four. Now this teen with Olympic sized sailing ambition is about to join the fleet for a “wild” ride
Targeted: Iconic Sydney Olympic venue in developers’ sights
The site of Australia’s first Olympic archery gold medal and home to the largest nursery of national talent is set to be scrapped in a major redevelopment overhaul. FULL STORY.
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Abrasive: Super Rugby U19s favourite determined in Waratahs v Brumbies
The Waratahs v ACT Brumbies battle has determined the favourite for the Super Rugby U19s title and left the other team scrambling to make the cut. Stars, photos and result wrap
‘It’s cruel’: Elderly man fights to see partner of 60 years in home
A desperate man has captured the hearts of a community on the outskirts of Sydney each Sunday when he clutches a handwritten sign outside a supermarket highlighting his wish: to visit his partner in her nursing home more than 30 minutes a week.
Richest and poorest schools in western Sydney revealed
Western Sydney’s richest school has raked in more than $403.5m in five years with the total income per student sitting at $42,122 in 2022, the most recent school funding statistics reveal.
‘Special’: Tourist attraction to celebrate huge milestone
An iconic tourist attraction west of the Blue Mountains is about to celebrate a milestone achievement just before its one-year anniversary. Here’s the latest.
National Netball Champs 2024: NSW unveiled, Crombie’s bid for one better
The 2024 National Netball Championships are fast approaching. While NSW reveal their new and returning names, one of Queensland’s top shooters is candid with the fact she has unfinished business on the national stage. Full story inside:
Revealed: Players you need to watch at National Netball Championships
Future Diamonds will shine on the court at the National Netball Championships. Find out which players you should be keeping an eye on during the week-long tournament.
From NRL hopeful to Paris Olympics – thanks to a bung shoulder
If things had just been a little different – and his shoulder more stable – this young gun might have been racing for a spot in the Roosters this NRL season – not a medal at the Paris Olympics.
Watchman learns fate after man allegedly hog-tied, stabbed
A man who was ‘on the lookout’ during a brutal home invasion that saw a hostage allegedly stabbed, strangled and hog-tied before his jaw was smashed in by a bat has learnt his fate.
From ‘unco’ kid to word title chase for teen on sporting mission
A future Olympic prospect is on a mission to win two world titles in two different sports in the space of a few months. Rising stars to watch at Australian canoe sprint championships.
Waratahs rising rugby star simply oarsome
Most rugby guns come from rugby league but this Waratahs under 18s teen has been competing in a very different sport he believes has helped him become a better, tougher player.
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