Sydney-Hobart: Rough Seas Force Mass Retirements
A quarter of the Sydney to Hobart fleet has retired due to severe conditions. Read the latest on the race leader and the challenging weather battering the iconic event.
A quarter of the Sydney to Hobart fleet has retired due to severe conditions. Read the latest on the race leader and the challenging weather battering the iconic event.
Master Lock Comanche leads the 2025 Sydney to Hobart yacht race, while defending champion LawConnect battles repairs and supermaxi Wild Thing 100 retires with rigging damage. Follow the action.
Olympic legend Ian Thorpe joined a poignant rose-scattering tribute for the 15 Bondi mass shooting victims during his Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race debut. Read the full story.
The 2025 Sydney to Hobart yacht race faces a brutal start as four vessels withdraw within hours. Defending champion LawConnect leads in rough seas, but more retirements are predicted.
Professional sailor Katy MacDonald hails the stunning 78-foot Oroton Drumfire as the fleet's most beautiful yacht. Built in 2007, this aluminium vessel with mahogany finishes aims for the Tattersall Cup in this year's iconic race.
Bindi Irwin, husband Chandler Powell, and daughter Grace Warrior touched down in Hobart for Christmas holidays, radiating joy in a relaxed airport outing. See the sweet family moments.
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A crucial WBBL match was abandoned after a ball created a hole in the pitch, complicating the finals race. Read the full story and see how it impacts the league standings.
Bruce Lehrmann pleads guilty to a driving charge in Hobart, a day after his defamation appeal failed. His lawyer says he is 'not in a good way' as legal battles continue. Read the latest.
Former Hobart Hurricanes fast bowler Aaron Summers has appeared in Hobart's Supreme Court accused of child sexual abuse and grooming. The 29-year-old, extradited from Darwin, denies the charges.
Thousands of protestors gathered at Hobart's parliament house in a divided rally over a proposed $1.13bn AFL stadium. The controversial project faces a decisive parliamentary vote this week.
Conditional jockey Dylan Kitts receives a nine-year ban for deliberately preventing his horse from winning at Worcester. The BHA sends a strong message on racing integrity.
Multiple schools in Sydney's north-west are in lockdown as police conduct a major operation in Beaumont Hills. Avoid the area and follow for live updates.
TikTok superstar Addison Rae, 25, enjoys a private yacht day in Sydney during her Addison Tour. See how the pop sensation with 88M followers made the most of the summer weather.
The contentious $1.3bn Macquarie Point stadium in Hobart has cleared its first parliamentary hurdle. Discover the details and what comes next for this major Tasmanian project.
Bruce Lehrmann's bid for a restraining order against a Daily Mail reporter he accused of stalking has been dismissed by a Hobart court. Read the latest developments.
Former political staffer Bruce Lehrmann appears in Hobart Magistrates Court charged with stealing a car from Parliament House amid ongoing legal controversies.
The vibrant Double Deuce Lounge in Sydney's CBD has permanently closed, leaving cocktail enthusiasts mourning the loss of this beloved speakeasy-style establishment known for its innovative drinks and intimate atmosphere.
Violent scenes erupted at Sydney's International Convention Centre as hundreds of anti-war protesters attempted to blockade a major arms exhibition, leading to multiple arrests and police reinforcements being deployed.
After years of decline, Sydney's legendary Kings Cross is experiencing a spectacular renaissance, with exclusive new venues and revitalised nightlife transforming the once-notorious strip into the city's hottest destination once again.
Sydney residents are battling an extraordinary surge in fly populations, with experts pointing to unusual weather patterns and environmental conditions creating perfect breeding grounds for the pesky insects.
Exclusive: Chelsea Bracken, 31, dies in Mary Hutchinson Women's Prison as authorities face urgent questions about inmate welfare and prison conditions.
Shocking knife attack rocks historic Hobart waterfront district as police launch homicide investigation and appeal for witnesses following fatal stabbing.
Discover how Liverpool and Arsenal's title race mirrors history with remarkable parallels to past Premier League seasons. Expert analysis reveals why this championship battle feels strangely familiar.
Discover Collins Lane, the hidden Italian enclave in Sydney's Rose Bay featuring authentic pasta, coffee and deli delights that transport you straight to Italy.
Experience the vibrant colours, dazzling lights and cultural celebrations as Sydney's Indian community marks Diwali 2025 with breathtaking festivities across the city.
Discover how Kingtex International is revolutionising Sydney's bedding market with premium quality linens at wholesale prices, making luxury sleep affordable for everyone.
Millions of Sydney residents are on high alert as the Bureau of Meteorology issues severe weather warnings for destructive supercell storms bringing giant hailstones, damaging winds, and intense rainfall across New South Wales.
The legendary Pink Pony Club, a cornerstone of Sydney's LGBTQ+ community and nightlife scene for a quarter-century, is closing its doors permanently following a devastating fire and ongoing redevelopment pressures on Oxford Street.
Commuters across Sydney faced severe disruptions on Tuesday as a major police operation closed key roads and train services experienced significant delays, creating a perfect storm of transport chaos.