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Crews accept Sydney to Hobart risks: veteran sailor

Sailors in the Sydney to Hobart accept the risks of racing, according to a veteran competitor who has been involved in two deadly events.

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Tribute plans for killed Sydney to Hobart sailors

Sydney to Hobart organisers are hoping to hold tributes to the two sailors who died at sea on the opening day of the 2024 yacht race.

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Celestial V70 beats 'nuclear' weather for Syd-Hob win

The Tattersall Cup has been awarded to NSW yacht Celestial V70 as the overall winner of the tragedy-marred Sydney to Hobart race.

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Calmer waters for remaining Sydney-Hobart fleet

A sailor aboard the winning boat in this year's Sydney to Hobart yacht race has described the conditions as the worst of his 11 Sydney to Hobart races.

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Sydney to Hobart yacht race: Two sailors die after poor weather conditions plague annual competition

Nick Smith, 65, and 55-year-old Roy Quaden, who were competing on separate boats, have lost their lives amid poor weather conditions on the race’s course

Evening Standard

Swept overboard: Sydney to Hobart sailor’s struggle to survive alone in the ocean at night

Yacht race claims two crew members’ lives on separate boats, while survivor recounts ‘getting thrown down waves’

The Guardian - AU

Sailors killed in double Sydney to Hobart tragedy named ahead of ‘challenging night in the Bass Strait’

Roy Quaden, 55, and Nick Smith, 65, dead after incidents on yachts Flying Fish Arctos and Bowline

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Teletubbies and Traitors launch immersive events despite Wonka and Bridgerton fiascos

Wonka and Bridgerton debacles have failed to dent demand for real-life experiences based on TV shows

The Guardian - UK

Father farewells 'cheeky old souls' at sons' funeral

Young brothers Russell and Ben Smith have been remembered as loving friends and children at a private funeral at a church in the Blue Mountains.

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Mother charged with murdering her two sons fronts court

A mother charged with murdering her two sons has fronted court for the first time on two domestic violence murder counts.

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'Unimaginable': father of two killed boys speaks out

The father of two young boys found dead in their Blue Mountains home has remembered his "happy, outgoing" sons as their mother remains in hospital under guard.

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Support for clean-air traffic scheme in Fulham plunges Tory MP into row

London minister Greg Hands embroiled in congestion and pollution debate with constituents over scheme in election battleground

The Guardian - UK

'Start with the art' was this interior designer's mantra for an elegant townhouse

A historic townhouse has a luxurious new look, all designed around its impressive views and even more impressive art collection

Homes & Gardens

David Cameron must detail all involvement with Greensill, urges Labour

Call follows Guardian revelations about foreign secretary’s flights gifted to him during Greensill work

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Birkenstock’s shares have finally beaten its IPO price—but the class of 2023 is struggling to forge ahead despite market rally

Birkenstock's shares has crossed its IPO price of $46 just days after matching it.

The Guardian - US

Proud Boys member receives 10-year prison sentence for US Capitol attack – as it happened

Dominic Pezzola’s sentence is less than 20-year term prosecutors proposed while Ethan Nordean will also be sentenced

Newsroom.co.nz

Cash-strapped councils and schools worried at massive Audit NZ fee hike

Pressure on Parliament's Speaker to intervene in 43%-plus mandatory fee increases by an 'unaccountable monopoly'. Jonathan Milne reports.

The Guardian - AU

Stuart Broad reveals retirement with England in charge of fifth Test – as it happened

After England motored to 389-9, a lead of 377, Stuart Broad announced he will retire from all cricket at the end of the match

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The Guardian - UK

Royals, hats and tails still de rigueur but this year’s Ascot will feel different

The first meeting since Queen Elizabeth’s death shows no sign of waning in popularity even if King Charles does not share his mother’s passion for racing

Daily Mirror

Yvette Cooper demands rule change for Kevin Sinfield and Rob Burrow knighthoods

The Labour frontbencher has written to the Honours and Appointments Secretariat calling on officials to 'set aside any traditional timescales between honours' to honour the rugby league legends

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Richard Barnett, who put his feet on Nancy Pelosi's desk, is sentenced to over 4 years

Richard Barnett became one of the faces of the Jan. 6 riot by supporters of then-President Donald Trump, and the judge said in announcing the sentence that Barnett seemed to enjoy the notoriety.

Newsroom.co.nz

Govt agrees to let councils retain water contractors

Mayors welcome Three Waters concession so most council-controlled contractors will remain council-controlled.

Sports Illustrated

Mage’s Victory Provides Thrilling End to Tragic Week at Churchill Downs

A horse with 15-1 odds ridden by a jockey who’d never won the Kentucky Derby in 15 tries could only momentarily distract from a concerning string of deaths leading up to the race.

Sports Illustrated

Big Board: The Top 50 Prospects of the 2023 NBA Draft

French sensation Victor Wembanyama is a near lock at No. 1, but things get interesting after the first selection.

The Independent UK

Passport applicants suffered ‘unacceptable delays’ last year – MPs

The Public Accounts Committee found that consequences included people being unable to travel for family emergencies.

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