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Broken boats, new race record on the cards for Syd-Hob

The Sydney to Hobart fleet is bracing for a fast start, a wild first night at sea and the high chance of boats ending up damaged.

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From pies to protein bars, grubs up for classic sailors

There are many different ways for boats to approach the Sydney to Hobart, and that includes in their choices of sustenance for the long journey south.

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All-Filipino crew on familiar entrant in Sydney-Hobart

An all-Filipino crew onboard Centennial 7 is readying for the Sydney to Hobart, having never set foot in Tasmania.

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'Shame and guilt' get fifth brother on board to Hobart

Mini-maxi URM Group will have five brothers on board for the Sydney to Hobart, a feat never achieved in 78 previous editions of the race.

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'Mouthful' name could become zaniest on Syd-Hob trophy

Disko Trooper_Contender Sailcloth is one of the wackier names to have graced the Sydney to Hobart but the boat is a chance of winning on handicap in 2024.

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Owen's ton powers Hurricanes to BBL win over Perth

Hobart opener Mitch Owen has blasted his maiden BBL century to power the Hurricanes to a confidence-boosting win over the Perth Scorchers.

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Syd-Hob co-skipper recalls failed drug bust on his boat

Sydney to Hobart entrant Christopher Canty can look back with a smile on his run-in with police aboard previous vessel Galaxy III.

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Bacardi recovers from $2 error to race Syd-Hob again

Bacardi is back for a record 31st attempt at the Sydney to Hobart after retiring prematurely from her 30th race last year.

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The race that makes Sydney to Hobart look short

For eight boats sailing in this year's Sydney to Hobart, the 628 nautical mile journey to Constitution Dock is just the beginning.

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Hurricanes collapse to record low as Wade hurts calf

The Hobart Hurricanes have been skittled for their lowest BBL total, crumbling in a six-wicket smashing by the Melbourne Renegades in Geelong.

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Ken Gourlay to sail Syd-Hob 'swan song' with son

Lured out of retirement, Tasmanian sailing legend Ken Gourlay will contest the 628-nautical mile journey from Sydney to Hobart with son Tristan on Blue Moon II.

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Comanche eyes Syd-Hob record after weather forecast

Sailors racing the Sydney to Hobart are set to enjoy favourable winds, with Master Lock Comanche navigator Juan Villa keeping one eye on the race record.

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Skipper employs 'do nothing' strategy for Sydney-Hobart

Skipper Christian Beck claims he'll do absolutely nothing to help his yacht LawConnect win the Sydney to Hobart, a strategy worked fine last time.

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Wild Thing 100 eyes a different prize in Sydney-Hobart

Written off by one and all last year, Sydney to Hobart supermaxi Wild Thing 100 now has her eyes on the prize - but it's not the one you'd expect.

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Syd-Hob champion Alive shrugs at last-minute repairs

Reigning Sydney to Hobart overall winner Alive has had to go in for last-minute repairs but that won't worry skipper Duncan Hine.

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Comanche locked in for Sydney-to-Hobart revenge

Out for Sydney to Hobart revenge, Master Lock Comanche has claimed line honours in the final competitive outing before the big race starts on Boxing Day.

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New homes lead the way in energy efficiency

Canberra boasts the most energy efficient homes in Australia but cities with older stock like Sydney and Hobart are lagging.

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Redbacks strike late to leave Tasmania in trouble

Tasmania have slumped to 4-96 in reply to South Australia's declared total of 6-398 after two days of play in the Sheffield Shield clash in Hobart.

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Haynes hoping Syd-Hob's 'dog lovers boat' has its day

A veterinarian by day, Sam Haynes is hoping dog people get behind his push for Sydney to Hobart glory come Boxing Day.

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Sixers and Scorchers tie, Renegades outclass Hurricanes

The Sydney Sixers and Perth Scorchers produced a dramatic WBBL super-over tie in Hobart, before the Melbourne Renegades made light work of the Hurricanes

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How women's duo found a Sydney-Hobart yacht in a week

Sydney to Hobart sailors Wendy Tuck and Meg Niblett have explained their amazing story of how they found a substitute boat for the iconic race within a week.

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Comanche 'more wary' as LawConnect eyes Syd-Hob glory

LawConnect skipper Christian Beck is sticking to the underdog narrative as he eyes another Sydney to Hobart win, but new Comanche boss Matt Allen knows better.

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Glenn Maxwell hurt, Australia sweep Pakistan T20 series

Australia has secured a clean sweep of the T20 series against Pakistan with a convincing seven-wicket win featuring a brutal 61 from Marcus Stoinis.

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Hobart and Canberra ranked among top 10 global cities with lowest air pollution, analysis finds

Sydney the worst-ranked Australian city at 150th in Auto Trader analysis, receiving a poorer score than London

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Lizelle Lee lights up WBBL for another record

Hobart Hurricanes opener Lizelle Lee has become the first player to score back-to-back hundreds in the WBBL as her side beat the Adelaide Strikers by 28 runs.

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