Australian sporting great dies, aged 95: ‘Left a lasting legacy’
Australian sailing legend Syd Fischer has passed away, aged 95.Fischer, known as the ‘Ragamuffin Man’ due to his famous boats, was one of Australia’s best offshore sailors and…
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Trailblazing female sailor toasts never-before-seen Sydney to Hobart feat
Trailblazing sailor Adrienne Cahalan fell in love with the sport as a teenager because it appealed to her sense of adventure.On Thursday, the 58-year-old completed the Rolex Sydney…
Sydney to Hobart winner crowned after act of sportsmanship sparks late drama
Celestial has secured redemption with an overall victory in the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race, after late drama sparked by a rival yacht’s act of sportsmanship.Enterprise Next…
Sydney Hobart contender eyes come-from-behind win: ‘We know what they’re doing’
After a chaotic start to the race, LawConnect are still vying for first place honours in the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race.After two other race favourites, fellow supermaxis Andoo…
Watch: Near collision and early retirement in wild Sydney to Hobart start
There’s been a dramatic start to the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race with a near collision, shouting, swearing and calls for a protest.In spectacular and crazy scenes, two race…
Australian model Lisa Seiffert joins dad in Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race despite shocking health diagnosis last month
Australian model Lisa Seiffert has set sail with her father in the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race despite being diagnosed with breast cancer just six weeks ago.The 36-year-old has…
Watch: Protest calls and near collision in sensational start to Sydney to Hobart
There’s been a dramatic start to the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race with a near collision, shouting, swearing and calls for a protest.In spectacular and crazy scenes, two race…
Holiday traffic banks up for 14km on major Sydney highway after multi-vehicle crash
A crash involving four cars at Bar Point has caused lengthy delays as holiday traffic continues to bank up on the Pacific Highway.Emergency services attended the scene about one…
Holiday traffic banks up for 14km on major Sydney highway after multi-vehicle crash
A crash involving four cars at Bar Point has caused lengthy delays as holiday traffic continues to bank up on the Pacific Highway.Emergency services attended the scene about one…
Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race preview: The two big dogs vying for glory
The Seven Network’s summer sport offering is getting hotter with the 77th running of the iconic Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race on Boxing Day.Complete with 120 boats, including four…