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Oh-shucks! Fishing net thwarts SA boat's Sydney-Hobart

South Australian two-hander Inukshuk has been forced to retire from the Sydney to Hobart after an unfortunate run-in with a fishing net.

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Neck-and-neck supermaxi battle for Sydney to Hobart

Two supermaxis at the head of the Sydney to Hobart race are locked in a close battle, with several big-name yachts forced to pull the pin in rugged conditions.

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Harper breaks BBL records in maiden Stars century

Sam Harper has blazed a 50-ball century to lead Melbourne Stars to their third straight win to start the BBL season, a seven-wicket defeat of the Sydney Sixers.

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Mystery, frustration for last-minute Syd-Hob scratching

The crew of Sydney to Hobart yacht Yendys are baffled as to how one of her two backstays could have snapped only minutes before the starting gun on Boxing Day.

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CYCA boss confident in Sydney-Hobart's safety changes

Sydney to Hobart sailors are now required to wear personal locator beacons on deck, with organisers confident new safety rules will have the desired effect.

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Tight at top as Syd-Hob fleet braces for bumpy night

A handful of boats had already retired as line-honours favourite Master Lock Comanche led the Sydney to Hobart fleet into the first night of racing.

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The identical twins sailing in a 14th Syd-Hob together

There's no one Marc Ryckmans would rather sail alongside in the Sydney to Hobart than his identical twin brother Louis.

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Kings send Christmas message with huge win over Hawks

The Sydney Kings have enjoyed their Christmas night celebrations with a thumping 24-point win over local rivals the Illawarra Hawks.

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NSW Police Ban Sydney Public Assemblies For 14 Days Under Post-Bondi Protest Laws

NSW Police have imposed a 14‑day ban on public assemblies across key parts of Sydney under new post‑Bondi terror laws.

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Meet the Sydney to Hobart's 'most beautiful' yacht

With beautiful mahogany finishes, a huge sail area and double cockpit, Oroton Drumfire might just be the prettiest yacht in the Sydney to Hobart fleet.

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Chris dares to dream after AFL legend's words of wisdom

Some words of wisdom from the late Frank Costa are inspiring Ambition co-skipper Chris Dare ahead of the 2025 Sydney to Hobart yacht race.

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Western Australia faces bushfire threat as cold, wet and bumpy Sydney to Hobart yacht race forecast

WA facing several fire warnings as Perth temperatures exceed 40C while Melbourne on track for coldest Christmas since 2006

The Guardian - AU

Wounded Bondi hero Ahmed al-Ahmed recovering well and may soon leave hospital

The 44-year-old has gone through three rounds of surgery in a Sydney hospital since suffering five gunshot wounds

The Guardian - AU

Is Syd-Hob's greatest yacht returning better than ever?

The yacht formerly known as Wild Oats XI is returning to the Sydney to Hobart after undergoing significant modifications and a rebrand.

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Retribution fears as Australian Muslims see surge in Islamophobic hate since Bondi terror attack

Security stepped up at mosques amid spate of targeted abuse as leaders mourn Bondi victims and say community will not ‘claim victimhood’

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Sydney to Hobart pays tribute to Bondi victims

The Sydney to Hobart will pay tribute to the victims of the Bondi terror attack when the 80th running of the race commences on Boxing Day.

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Syd-Hob tipped to be 'cold, wet, bumpy' not treacherous

Despite a bumpy first night, the Sydney to Hobart fleet is in for more mild conditions than in 2024, when two lives were lost.

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Bridge to shine with message of peace for New Year

Sydney's world famous New Year's Eve fireworks will follow a message of peace and a minute's silence to honour the victims of the Bondi Beach terror attack.

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The Guardian - AU

Sydney’s queer bookstore ‘haven’ to close after 43 years: ‘This has never been about just selling books’

The Bookshop Darlinghurst has stood firm through the decades as laws and attitudes towards LGBTQI people have changed dramatically. Today it shuts its doors for good

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'Unsafe': Sydney FC's Leichhardt fixtures postponed

Sydney FC men's and women's fixtures scheduled for this weekend have been postponed because of sand and mud on the Leichhardt Oval playing surface.

The Independent UK

Bureaucratic mishap delayed gun license for accused Bondi Beach shooter

Reporters asked Minns on Monday why the father was allowed to own guns

The Guardian - AU

Sydney council seeks to shut down Islamic centre linked to controversial preacher Wisam Haddad

City of Canterbury Bankstown issues a ‘cease use’, alleging building housing Al Madina centre was never approved to be a prayer hall

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Christmas magic comes to life for Syd-Hob's Perplexity

There'll be plenty of festive cheer aboard Perplexity as seven American sailors take part in the Sydney to Hobart for the first time.

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Syd-Hob's Maud Demazure literally born to sail

Originally from Brittany in northwest France, Sydney to Hobart skipper Maud Demazure was quite literally born to sail.

The Guardian - AU

Chants of ‘globalise the intifada’, the phrase Minns wants to ban, at Sydney rally against proposed protest law changes

Around 300 people gather at town hall after premier said protest organisers were ‘unleashing forces that they can’t control’

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