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Local yacht Titoki retires from Sydney to Hobart race

Speers Point couple Tim Binns and Frances Beaumont forced to retire their yacht Titoki from the Sydney to Hobart due to multiple defects and a battery fire. Read their story and see how other local boats are faring.

Sydney Hobart: Supermaxi Duel Amid Tough Conditions

Comanche leads LawConnect by just four nautical miles in a gripping Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race. Eleven yachts have now retired, including Wild Thing 100 and Moneypenny, amid challenging Bass Strait conditions. Follow the race for line honours.

Wild Thing 100 retires from Sydney Hobart race

The 100ft supermaxi Wild Thing 100 is the first major casualty of the 80th Sydney to Hobart, retiring with rigging damage. All crew are safe as the race continues. Download the 7NEWS app for live updates.

Sydney to Hobart 2024: LawConnect leads fleet out

LawConnect surged ahead in the 80th Sydney to Hobart yacht race on Boxing Day. The fleet honoured Bondi attack victims with rose petals as tough conditions loom for the first night. Follow the action.

Man in 70s injured in Townsville unit fire

A man in his 70s is being treated for injuries after a fire broke out in his Garbutt unit. Queensland Fire and Emergency Services responded to the scene. Read the latest details.

Balgownie's 45-year Christmas lolly run tradition

For 45 years, Fire and Rescue NSW Balgownie crews have traded Christmas Eve for a festive lolly run on a vintage fire truck, bringing joy to the suburb's children. Discover the heartwarming local tradition.

Hume Highway closed after truck fire near Yass, NSW

A B-double truck carrying lithium-ion batteries caught fire on the Hume Highway near Yass, closing the road in both directions. Motorists face 90-minute delays. Stay informed and avoid the area.

Boy, 8, saves family from Townsville house fire

An eight-year-old Townsville boy is being praised for his quick thinking after waking to a smoke-filled bedroom and alerting his family to a house fire. Read his heroic story.

Cairns CBD evacuated after car park fire

A vehicle fire in a Cairns CBD car park forced evacuations and brought emergency services to the scene. Read the latest on the incident and its impact.

Two fight for life after Spring Hill apartment fire

An elderly man and a younger woman suffered life-threatening burns in a fierce apartment fire on Water St, Spring Hill. Fire crews made a daring rescue. Read the latest on the investigation.

Fire breaks out under Cunningham Pier in Geelong

Emergency services rushed to Geelong's Cunningham Pier after a fire ignited underneath the structure. The blaze was brought under control, with no injuries reported. Read the full details.

Goa nightclub fire kills 23 in suspected cylinder blast

A devastating fire at a nightclub in Goa's Arpora has claimed at least 23 lives, including tourists. The blaze, suspected to be caused by a cylinder blast, highlights ongoing safety concerns in India. Read the full report.

23 Dead in Goa Nightclub Fire, Cylinder Blast Suspected

A devastating fire at a popular nightclub in North Goa's Arpora has killed at least 23 people. The blaze, believed sparked by a cylinder explosion, struck during peak tourist season. Read the latest updates.

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