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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.

AAP

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.

AAP

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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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

The Guardian - AU

Two Killed In Treacherous Sydney-Hobart Yacht Race

Two sailors have been killed in separate incidents in the treacherous Sydney to Hobart bluewater classic, organisers said Friday, as a string of yachts limped out of a race fleet battered by powerful winds.

International Business Times

Investigation promised after Sydney-Hobart deaths

The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia has promised a thorough investigation into the two deaths that took place on the first night of the 2024 Sydney to Hobart.

AAP

Tragedy strikes twice in Sydney-Hobart as sailors die

Crews desperately tried to save the lives of two sailors who died in separate incidents in the Sydney to Hobart in challenging weather conditions, police say.

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Overboard Sydney to Hobart sailor 'on last breath'

A Sydney to Hobart competitor who was thrown overboard during a rough night of sailing has described being pinned underwater on the side of his yacht.

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Australian economy still limping along, data may show

New data is expected to show the national economy continues to be sluggish, in line with Treasurer Jim Chalmers' warning in parliament last month.

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Storm Babet to hit England after woman swept into river dies in Scotland

The Met Office said some communities could be cut off for several days by severe flooding.

The Independent UK

Woman dies in Storm Babet with hundreds of homes evacuated

Efforts were made to convince all residents of Brechin, Angus, to evacuate 400 homes, with the coastguard and fire crews going door-to-door.

The Independent UK

Woman dies in river as Storm Babet forces evacuations in Scotland

Police Scotland confirmed the 57-year-old woman was swept into a river in Angus, where 400 homes are expected to be evacuated.

The Independent UK

David Jacobs obituary

American screenwriter and producer behind the creation of the hugely successful soaps Dallas and Knots Landing

The Guardian - UK

David Jacobs, creator of TV sensation Dallas, dies aged 84

Writer and producer also created the spin-off series ‘Knots Landing’

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The abandoned heart of the once-thriving Jewish community of Merthyr Tydfil that's being brought back to life

Since its official closure as a place of worship, Merthyr's former synagogue has largely remained derelict and vacant - but there are big plans for it on the horizon

Daily Mirror

Alien 'greys' created using DNA from abducted humans, UFO expert claims

Professor David Jacobs has given his theory that grey aliens have been created using abducted humans due to them having a slit for a mouth which 'doesn’t make sense'

Daily Record

Aliens are 'abducting humans and living on Earth before invasion', professor claims

Dr David Jacobs of Temple University has written several books on alien abductions, interviewing supposed individuals about their ordeals, and he claims to have formed a chilling conclusion from their testimony.

Daily Mirror

Aliens 'are abducting humans and living on Earth before invasion', professor claims

Dr David Jacobs, a professor of history at Temple University in Pennslyvania specialising in Ufology, claims he has gathered testimony from people who allege they've been abducted by aliens

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