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Cocaine packages totalling 124kg found washed up on beaches between Sydney and Newcastle

About 39kg of the drug was found by a fisherman on Tuesday, before a similar amount was discovered in Newcastle

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Storms death toll rises as wild weather continues – as it happened

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Bill Granger, renowned Australian cook, dies aged 54

Globally successful restaurateur and food writer known as the ‘godfather of avocado toast’ dies peacefully in London

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Phoenix set sights on first-ever ALW finals appearance

Targeting their first-ever A-League Women finals, rank outsiders Wellington can gauge their progress as they visit serial-champions Sydney FC.

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No Christmas cheer from Talay at ALM Phoenix reunion

Ufuk Talay is not planning to bear gifts or get the beers in as he comes face-to-face with former club Wellington for the first time since moving to Sydney FC.

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Three share in $90 million Boxing Day lotto win

Three people in Sydney have become multi-millionaires winning $32 million each in Oz Lotto's giant Boxing Day draw.

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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.

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Where famous Novocastrians bought and sold in 2023

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

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‘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

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Sydney-Hobart Race Fleet Sails Into Stormy Seas

More than 100 yachts set off on the annual Sydney-Hobart race Tuesday, with storms and hail threatening to lash sailors in one of the world's most gruelling ocean events.

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Stars overcome controversial catch to down Sixers

Hilton Cartwright has led the Melbourne Stars to a shock four-wicket win over the Sydney Sixers, after a controversial catch call threatened to shape the match.

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The Major Airlines Have All Dropped Juicy Boxing Day Sales So U Can Escape The Soppiness

Aside from the Christmas Day leftovers, our other favourite activity is gutting what's left of our bank accounts in the Boxing Day sales.

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Thunderstorms ahoy for Sydney to Hobart fleet

The 103 boats competing in the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race were greeted by lightning, driving rain and bright sunshine as they prepared for their journey south.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Sydney to Hobart yacht race: fleet sets off under dark skies after heavy storm threatens start

Bureau of Meteorology forecasts wild weather conditions but says quicker yachts likely to see less storm risk after they leave Sydney Harbour at 1pm on Tuesday

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Hawks show growth with clutch Christmas win over Kings

The growth of the Illawarra Hawks under new coach Justin Tatum has continued with a 94-90 come-from-behind Christmas win against the Sydney Kings.

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John sailed the Sydney to Hobart yacht race with his father. Now he’s passing on the tradition to his sons

John Townley and his two sons will sail the 2023 Sydney to Hobart yacht race – 35 years after he first sailed it with his father

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Yachtie takes comfort from a serious display of speed

While Phillip Neil will be racing the Sydney to Hobart on luxury cruiser Drumfire, David Griffith has elected for a bare-bones operation on speedster Whisper.

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Boxing Day miracle as Wild Thing set for Sydney-Hobart

Only weeks ago, Wild Thing 100's rivals were unsure she'd make it to the Sydney to Hobart start, now the upgraded supermaxi is ready to challenge for honours.

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