The Latest Breaking News from Sydney

Two supermaxis fight for Sydney to Hobart line honours

Andoo Comanche and LawConnect are battling changing conditions in their fight to be first across the line in the 78th edition of the Sydney to Hobart race.

AAP · Dec 26, 2023

Where famous Novocastrians bought and sold in 2023

The Norris Nuts were among the big names spending big dollars.

Newcastle Herald · Dec 26, 2023

‘More showreel than show’: inside Luna Park’s new $15m theatre

Sydney’s Big Top is now home to a ‘magic box’ that hosts immersive light and sound projections. It’s opened with a circus experience that’s both eye-popping and confusing

The Guardian - AU · Dec 26, 2023

Witt and SHK Scallywag's last shot at Syd-Hob glory

Sydney to Hobart veteran David Witt has flagged his decision to walk away from the bluewater classic after racing with SHK Scallywag this year.

AAP · Dec 26, 2023

LawConnect nothing compared to Comanche: Beck

Christian Beck believes LawConnect is the David to Comanche's Goliath but stormy weather forecast for the Sydney to Hobart has given him a glimmer of hope.

AAP · Dec 25, 2023

Nothing to prove for Syd-Hob favourite Andoo Comanche

Andoo Comanche skipper John Winning Jr knows his boat is fast and so does everyone in the Sydney to Hobart fleet - it's just a matter of getting there first.

AAP · Dec 25, 2023

Syd-Hob's Scallywag retires, Comanche leads into night

SHK Scallywag retired from the Sydney to Hobart just hours after the start of the iconic race, leaving the three other supermaxis to push for line honours.

AAP · Dec 25, 2023

Half-watched TV and part-heard radio: summer Test cricket is steeped in nostalgia, but these 'traditions' have short histories

As the old year passes and a new one arrives, three notable sport events occupy the languid vacation hours. Melbourne’s Boxing Day and Sydney’s New Year’s Test matches are spliced by the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race.

The Conversation · Dec 25, 2023

Electric car show returning to Australia, twice as big

Double the number of electric vehicle makers will be racing into Sydney in 2024 after demand for the low-emission rides tripled.

AAP · Dec 25, 2023

30 skydives: How champion skipper prepared for Syd-Hob

While others were readying their boats, Andoo Comanche skipper John Winning Jr spent some lead-up to the Sydney to Hobart repeatedly jumping out of a plane.

AAP · Dec 25, 2023