It was a race of extremes, wild weather cells, terrifying lightning storms, rough unwind sailing, multiple retirements and a cat who stole the show. Sydney to Hobart 2023 race wrap and results
One of the late arrivals in this year’s Sydney to Hobart has opened up on the shocking conditions, including being repeatedly washed overboard and having all onboard electronics destroyed.
Four of the past seven SCG Tests have resulted in draws – with the Sydney curator eager to avoid a repeat of one pitch which was savaged by a former Australian captain as a ‘disgrace’.
Celebrating the new year should be a happy occasion, but thousands will be still without power or bracing for a deluge of rain.
Wild weather has hit southeast Queensland, with the Bureau of Meteorology warning of “several waves of thunderstorms”.
Storm-ravaged parts of Australia are set to be hit by wild weather again, with “very dangerous” conditions on the way.
Residents are stocking up on bottled water after the local treatment plant failed following intense weather conditions.
Queensland’s wild weather has hit local agribusinesses to the point where some may shut, with one local boss questioning the Bureau of Meteorology’s forecasting.
Celebrity sailing cat Oli the moggy is loving life at sea but unlike his rivals on other yachts in the Sydney to Hobart is more than a little hesitant to go up on deck to chop in as the weather worsens.
Queenslanders already suffering from the effects of severe storms will have to contend with another intense weather event.
A young boy was with family in rural Victoria when the large branch fell, killing the six-year-old.
A prominent Mayor has slammed the Bureau of Meteorology over issuing storm warnings while his city was being hit with wild weather.
First responders are under pressure to get power in thousands of homes back up and running before weather conditions worsen.
Residents hit by savage storms in Queensland are set to be smashed again, as the death toll climbs due to the wild weather.
Many Aussies will be heading out on New Years eve with an umbrella in hand as the Bureau of Meteorology predicts some grim conditions.
Residents hit by savage storms in Queensland are set to be smashed again, as the death toll climbs due to the wild weather.
Australia has weathered two storms on Boxing Day, one from the heavens and one from Pakistan’s pace bowlers, with Marnus Labuschagne and Travis Head unbeaten at stumps.
The weather ravaging eastern Australia has damaged houses, knocked out power for thousands and pelted residents with massive hail stones.
Widely considered one of the most treacherous races in the world, the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race has kicked off with a dramatic clash between two supermaxi vessels.
Savvy shoppers are expected to spend an astonishing figure on Boxing Day sales in stores despite storms and online sales.
Ryan Ewings steered this 100 footer on a joy ride as a wide-eyed 14-year-old and five years on this Sydney teenager is now the youngest boat captain on a super maxi in the Sydney to Hobart.
One Aussie town is experiencing a white Christmas after a huge hailstorm swept through. It comes as wild weather plagues the east coast.
Competitors in Australia’s biggest yacht race are going to have to contend with some scary conditions on the ocean including wind gusts and hail.
Wet and wild weather is just the tonic for Ciaron Maher and David Eustace-trained mares in the Listed Lord Stakes and Listed Christmas Stakes at Caulfield on Boxing Day.
Heavy rain and thunderstorms is causing chaos across three states, with flights impacted and thousands left without power.
The short days before Christmas have been marked by a spate of horror crashes and collisions which have left many dead and injured on Australian roads.
The weird and wacky Sydney to Hobart forecast has settled and it’s now a working man and woman’s race with both brawn and brains required and a record up in the air. Latest weather, news
Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott have the two favourites for the Magic Millions 2YO Classic after Storm Boy followed up his stablemate with an equally dominant victory at Eagle Farm.
There will be sleepless nights for some, nailbiting for others and frustration all round in the Sydney to Hobart with one of the most challenging forecasts delivered for the Boxing Day race.
NSW residents are being urged to prepare now, with supercell storms tipped to lash parts of the state with wild weather over the Christmas period.
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