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Sydney to Hobart yacht race — day one of the 77th edition of the bluewater classic, as it happened

Race record holder Andoo Comanche holds the lead on the Sydney to Hobart yacht race — and favourable winds have it close to beating its own record pace from 2017. Look back at how the race unfolded on day one.

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Andoo Comanche toasts Syd-Hob line honours

Supermaxi Andoo Comanche claimed line honours in the Sydney to Hobart yacht race, finishing about 27 minutes ahead of LawConnect with BlackJack third to finish.

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Sydney to Hobart yacht race — how to watch and what to look for

They race across 1,000 kilometres in some of the roughest seas on the planet — with no prize money at the end. Here is how to — and why you should — watch the Sydney to Hobart yacht race.

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New challenge for Sydney-Hobart veterans

"I've been doing the Sydney to Hobart for the last 13 times and I've always done it at a pretty high level on quite impressive boats."

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Andoo Comanche eyes Sydney-Hobart history

Supermaxi Andoo Comanche is favoured to win her fourth Sydney to Hobart line honours, as a fleet of 109 boats prepare to set off for the annual challenge.

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Wade suspended, Paine in for 'Canes in BBL

Matthew Wade's suspension has paved the way for Tim Paine to play his first BBL game in almost five years for Hobart against the Melbourne Renegades.

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Sydney-Hobart fleet warned of strong winds

The Sydney to Hobart race fleet can expect northerly winds for the first part of the race with a cold front set to bring a south-westerly change later.

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Troubled Te Kaha in Christchurch a 'benchmark' for Hobart's AFL stadium at Macquarie Point

A yet-to-be completed stadium in New Zealand being used as a "benchmark" for the proposed Hobart AFL arena has been plagued with cost blowouts, construction delays and public opposition to the project.

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Weather forecast for Christmas Day, Boxing Day Test — heat with a side of rain and storms

A full wrap, state by state, of the festive forecast reveals much of the country is in for classic Australian summer conditions, though one capital city is set for its coolest Christmas Day in years.

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Recent winners join Hobart favourite crew

Fancied Sydney to Hobart handicap boat Caro has recruited crew from Ichi Ban, the boat she will attempt to follow in winning overall honours in the great race.

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Hobart stadium talks constructive, says PM

The prime minister and Tasmania's premier have discussed federal funding for a new stadium that will lock in the licence for a Tasmanian AFL team.

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Hobart AFL stadium business case released, seeking $240 million from federal government

The Tasmanian government reveals its business case it hopes will convince the federal government to shell out $240 million to help pay for a brand new stadium in Hobart, which will in part be modelled on a yet-to-be-finished project in New Zealand.

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Sixers set Hurricanes 138 to win in BBL

The Hobart Hurricanes need 138 runs to defeat the Sydney Sixers in their rain-affected Big Bash clash at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

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Honey is sweet on Oats in Sydney Hobart

No one knows more about the supermaxis in the Sydney Hobart race than American navigator Stan Honey, who has raced in all four of them.

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Tasmanian police seize $400k MDMA batch

A 47-year-old Hobart man has been charged after police seized more than 11,000 MDMA pills, worth about $400,000, along with drug manufacturing equipment.

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Fun, overseas sailors back for great race

The Sydney Hobart Yacht Race will feature more than 120 overseas sailors, a huge increase after last year's COVID-clouded event.

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Hobart council changing rules for nature strips but strict rules to be in place

Hobart's rules for nature strip are changing. Here is what you can and cannot do with the grassy patch out the front of your house.

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Chambroad makes last-minute bid for Hobart's Kangaroo Bay hotel extension after years of delays

It's the development battle that's got it all — stunning waterfront views, a furious grassroots community campaign, an overseas developer and a project that never seems to go away — or move forward.

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The Conversation

Artist Tomás Saraceno wants to improve our knowledge about atmospheres – and arachnids

In Oceans of Air, the new exhibition at Hobart’s Mona, artist Tomás Saraceno imagines a future where humans become as sensitive to the environment as a spider in its web. He invites visitors to become participants in his multiple networks and projects. He aims to make us aware of our…

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Federal sports minister questions funding demand for AFL stadium in Hobart

As Tasmania prepares to make a business case for an AFL licence, the stadium required to make it a reality continues to be political football, with the Commonwealth now indicating it is not happy with the amount being sought.

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Federal govt baulks at AFL stadium deal

Federal sports minister Anika Wells supports Tasmania's bid for AFL entry but has questioned the league's requirement for a new stadium to be built in Hobart.

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Clarke century sets up Stars' BBL victory

Melbourne Stars opener Joe Clarke has struck the first century of the BBL season in their MCG win over the Hobart Hurricanes.

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Snow falls in Tasmania amid unseasonably cold start to summer in Australia’s south-east

Conditions are expected to persist for several days in NSW, but Tasmania and Victoria will see warmer temperatures from Sunday

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Aussie yacht navigator teams up with Brits

Navigator Adrienne Cahalan will bring her considerable knowledge of the Sydney to Hobart race to one of the top overseas boats in the fleet.

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Tasmanian summer on hold as Hobart records coldest December day in 50 years

The "summer holiday in Tasmania photos" will need some explaining, with that big yellow ball in the sky replaced by snow, clouds and rain — but hope is on the way.

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