New threat for storm-hit areas
Residents hit by savage storms in Queensland are set to be smashed again, as the death toll climbs due to the wild weather.
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Smith’s DRS frustration continues as Aussies weather storm
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.
‘Insane’: Massive hail stones smash town
The weather ravaging eastern Australia has damaged houses, knocked out power for thousands and pelted residents with massive hail stones.
Dramatic clash in Sydney-Hobart yacht race
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.
Aussies’ staggering Boxing Day spend
Savvy shoppers are expected to spend an astonishing figure on Boxing Day sales in stores despite storms and online sales.
Sydney to Hobart for teen doing ‘apprenticeship of life’ on super maxi
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.
‘White Christmas’: Town smashed by hail
One Aussie town is experiencing a white Christmas after a huge hailstorm swept through. It comes as wild weather plagues the east coast.
‘Dicey’ weather to hit iconic yacht race
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.
Wetter the better for Zennzella, Yonce at Caulfield
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.
‘Intense’ storm chaos is about to get worse
Heavy rain and thunderstorms is causing chaos across three states, with flights impacted and thousands left without power.
Inside horror Xmas road toll
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.
‘Brawn and brain’: Sydney to Hobart forecast will exhaust and challenge
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
Waterhouse-Bott tighten Millions grip with two-state double
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.
Hard race for 2023 Sydney for Hobart – but not why you think
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.
Supercell to lash NSW over Christmas
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.
‘Heartbreaking’: Bushfire destroys homes
Three homes have been destroyed in devastating bushfires in West Australia just days before Christmas.
‘It’s a crazy cat’: Record confusion with Sydney to Hobart weather
There’s cautious excitement in Andoo Comanche crew there may be a special send off for the record breaker in potentially her final race in Australia thanks to a twist in the weather.
Brutal Christmas Day weather revealed
Millions of Aussies may need to forget about throwing another shrimp on the barbie, as forecasters deliver the sad news about Christmas Day.
Dark horse emerges for Sydney to Hobart overall honours
It’s named after a fictional character in a spy series, is being raced by a group of mates and has emerged as one of the surprise contenders for the Sydney to Hobart overall win.
Hidden danger in common Aussie act
Millions of Australians are planning to put themselves in the path of danger while taking part in one time honoured Summer tradition.
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