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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Bunbury sailor Craig Head guides his GOSH yacht to a triumphant Fremantle arrival after a brutal 23-day Southern Ocean leg, securing the team's third consecutive win in the Clipper Round the World Race.
A yacht skipper was rescued by Marine Rescue NSW after suffering an eye injury and losing steering off the coast near Port Stephens. The seven-hour overnight mission brought them safely to shore.
The Crownview apartment complex in Wollongong remains vacant due to serious defects, despite a severe housing crisis. Buyers await resolution a decade on. Read the full investigation.
The formerly troubled Wonder Apartments in Wollongong celebrates a topping-out ceremony after overcoming major safety issues. The project is now on track for completion in late 2026.
Townsville Yacht Club unveils exciting new menu featuring locally sourced seafood from Queensland producers. Discover their fresh approach to dining with ocean-to-plate philosophy.
A solo sailor navigated to safety after an electrical fire crippled his yacht off Port Stephens. Marine Rescue NSW volunteers assisted the vessel with melted electronics. Read the full rescue story.
A 52-year-old truck driver denies charges after a dramatic Mount Ousley crash that flipped a car. The case will proceed to a hearing in March 2026. Read the full details.
Major water damage discovered at Queensland's largest social housing project in Cairns. Insiders reveal construction defects affecting hundreds of apartments. Urgent repairs needed.
Discover Perth's vibrant cultural scene this week with WA Ballet's Cinderella, Fremantle Folk Festival, Yacht Rock parties and more exciting events across the city.
Exclusive details emerge as Queensland police question superyacht crew following the tragic death of a 73-year-old woman during a Lizard Island diving excursion. The investigation continues.