5 hours ago ‘Devastated’: Two sailors die, third saved from surging sea in Sydney to Hobart

Two experienced sailors have lost their lives, another was swept into the sea and lucky to survive, on a black night for the Sydney to Hobart.

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4 hours ago Seven kilometres of fireworks: How Sydney is getting ready for its big party

Fireworks director Fortunato Foti will again light up the harbour after an industrial dispute between the NSW government and the rail union threatened the spectacle.

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8 hours ago This race is no place for beginners, yet trainee sailors buy their way onto boats

Anyone who wants to add a Sydney-Hobart race to their bucket list, but who has very limited sailing experience, can effectively buy a berth on a yacht.

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18 hours ago Lollipop custard, prawn toast and cookbooks no one asked for: The Good Food Guide Cap Awards for 2024

From Most Improved Trend to Dumbest Collaboration of the Year, we present the Good Food Guide’s “other” hat awards.

Society

31 hours ago Mystery and speculation surround cause of deadly Kazakhstan plane crash

The plane with 67 on board had veered wildly off course, then crashed while returning from a Russian area struck by Ukraine. Twenty-nine people survived.

Events

18 hours ago Trump, Bitcoin and China: The booms and busts awaiting the ASX in 2025

Australia’s market analysts have forecast steady growth for the domestic sharemarket in 2025, despite looming uncertainties hanging over the next 12 months.

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35 hours ago Sydney to Hobart 2024 LIVE: Perfect weather to make way for storms and swells

The 79th Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht race will see 104 yachts make the 628 nautical mile journey south, as they contend for Australian sailing’s highest honour.

Events

18 hours ago Sydney’s new metro line faces first major test with New Year’s Eve crowds

New Year’s Eve fireworks will put immense strain on the city’s transport system. The big question is how much a new metro line will help to ease crowds.

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18 hours ago Nine of the dreamiest Aussie dining venues to add to your 2025 bucket list

These drop-dead gorgeous Australian eateries – and a gelati shop – are all worth building a trip around.

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28 hours ago Got a spare $75,000? You can rent this Sydney holiday home ... for a night

For that price, guests of the glamorous residences can request a mattress or spa of their choice, and enjoy the pool, view, and full-time chef.

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29 hours ago The ‘crazy bird lady’ standing between Sydney’s seabirds and extinction

Rain or shine, Maianbar resident Julie Keating is on the Port Hacking foreshore protecting migratory and resident seabirds almost every day from July to March.

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31 hours ago Sydney to Hobart 2024 Day 1 as it happened: Wild start to an unpredictable race

The 79th Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht race will see 104 yachts make the 628 nautical mile journey south, as they contend for Australian sailing’s highest honour.

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