Windless Derwent Threatens Back-to-Back Sydney Hobart Crown
Sam Haynes' quest for consecutive Sydney to Hobart handicap wins faces a calm River Derwent challenge. As Comanche claims line honours, the fleet battles attrition. Read the latest.
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Fatal glider crash at Tunbridge airfield kills passenger
A woman in her 50s has died after a glider crashed at a private airfield in Tunbridge, Tasmania. The male pilot was seriously injured. Police are investigating the cause.
Study: 30,000+ Preventable Surgical Deaths in Australia
A national audit reveals thousands of hospital deaths were caused by human error and poor decision-making. Experts call for urgent training overhaul and better systems. Read the full report.
Comanche wins Sydney to Hobart line honours for fifth time
The supermaxi Comanche has taken line honours in the 2024 Sydney to Hobart yacht race, winning a fierce battle down Tasmania's east coast. Read the full story of this epic maritime contest.
Comanche leads Sydney to Hobart after supermaxi dogfight
Supermaxi Master Lock Comanche leads a tight battle for Sydney to Hobart line honours after a gruelling downwind tussle off Tasmania. 33 yachts have retired from the brutal race.
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 race sees 33 retirements in brutal conditions
A punishing Sydney to Hobart has forced 33 yachts out, with crews reporting broken ribs, lost life rafts and major damage. Follow the dramatic race for line honours here.
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.
Tim David injury scare for Hurricanes and Australia
Hobart Hurricanes star Tim David faces a nervous wait after a hamstring injury against Perth Scorchers, putting his BBL season and T20 World Cup role in doubt. Read the latest.
Boxing Day crash in Kenwick leaves woman seriously injured
A 32-year-old woman is in hospital after a car hit a tree on Kenwick Link in the early hours of Boxing Day. Major Crash investigators are appealing for witnesses.
Yacht forced out of Sydney to Hobart by fishing net
Robert Large's yacht Inukshuk retired from the Sydney to Hobart race after a fishing net tangled its rudder. The skipper details the tough safety call and looks ahead to next year.
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.
Tim David injured in Hobart's BBL win over Perth
Tim David's match-saving knock ended in a hamstring injury as Hobart Hurricanes beat Perth Scorchers by four wickets. The win lifts Hobart to 3-1, but David's race against time for the finals begins. Download the 7NEWS app for more.
Family raises $130k for RFDS after son's motorbike crash
A year after 10-year-old Gus McPherson's serious motorbike accident on the family farm, his family has raised $130,000 for the Royal Flying Doctors Service that saved him. Read their incredible story.
Hobart Hurricanes conquer Perth Scorchers with spin
The Hobart Hurricanes used spin to mastermind a dominant 7-wicket victory over the Perth Scorchers at Optus Stadium. Read how the Scorchers' batting faltered.
Perth Scorchers lose final-over thriller to Hobart Hurricanes
The Perth Scorchers suffered a nail-biting defeat to the Hobart Hurricanes in the Big Bash League, losing by 5 runs in the final over. Read the full match analysis.
Scorchers vs Hurricanes Boxing Day BBL Blockbuster
Perth Scorchers recall young paceman Mahli Beardman to face Hobart Hurricanes in a crucial Big Bash League match at Optus Stadium. Get the full team news and match details.
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.
Boxing Day Sport: The Real Australian Christmas Celebration
For many Aussies, the real holiday joy begins on December 26th with a marathon of cricket, sailing, and international sports. Discover why Boxing Day sport outshines Christmas.
Townsville Hospital handover delays hit four-hour record
Ambulance ramping crisis worsens at Townsville University Hospital, with a record four-hour handover delay revealed. New data shows system under severe strain. Read the full report.
Scorchers' Laurie Evans on balancing Christmas with BBL
Perth Scorchers star Laurie Evans reveals how Big Bash League imports spend Christmas Day, balancing family time with preparation for the Boxing Day clash against Hobart Hurricanes at Optus Stadium.
5 Best Scorchers vs Hurricanes BBL Clashes Before Boxing Day
Ahead of the Boxing Day BBL blockbuster, we revisit five epic battles between Perth Scorchers and Hobart Hurricanes, featuring tons from Marsh and Short, and a famous final.
Scorchers' Boxing Day Challenge vs Hobart Hurricanes
The Perth Scorchers prepare for a tough Big Bash League clash against the Hobart Hurricanes at Optus Stadium on December 26. Can they overcome key absences and maintain their home dominance?
Hospital staff create Christmas magic for sick kids
Staff at Townsville University Hospital have transformed the children's ward into a winter wonderland, bringing festive joy to young patients and their families this holiday season.
State Planners Back $4.5m Subiaco Cancer Centre
A major expansion for St John of God Subiaco Hospital has been approved, adding a vital radiation oncology service. The new facility will save patients time and centralise cancer care in Perth.
Canberra's National Capital Private Hospital sold for $251 million
Multinational healthcare giant Ramsay Health Care acquires Canberra's National Capital Private Hospital in a $251 million deal, marking its first ACT investment. Operations expected to transition in mid-2026.
Hurricanes maul Renegades, climb to top of BBL ladder
Hobart Hurricanes crush Melbourne Renegades by 7 wickets. Nikhil Chaudhary's monster 103m six clears the roof, Chris Jordan takes 4-19. Read the full match report.
Renegades beat Hurricanes in high-scoring BBL clash
Aaron Finch and Will Sutherland powered the Melbourne Renegades to a thrilling Big Bash League victory over the Hobart Hurricanes in Geelong. Get the full match report and highlights.
Cyclist critically injured in Sydney hit-and-run
A cyclist is fighting for life after a hit-and-run collision on Spit Rd in Mosman. Police are investigating and urge witnesses to come forward.
Siddle's 3-30 powers Stars to big win over Hurricanes
41-year-old Peter Siddle delivered a vintage 3-30 to help the Melbourne Stars secure a dominant eight-wicket victory over reigning BBL champions Hobart Hurricanes. Read the full match report.
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