Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Sydney to Hobart organiser says race won't be cancelled following two deaths overnight

The Sydney to Hobart yacht race's first night was a tragic one, with two competitors dying in separate incidents. The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia (CYCA) identified the men as 65-year-old South ...
The Daily Telegraph

Sydney to Hobart weather latest has 50 knot gusts first night, warnings of boat damage

Don't miss out on the headlines from NSW. Followed categories will be added to My News. Nicholson is the sailing master aboard LawConnect, Christian Beck’s defending champion and one of the favourites ...
The Mercury

Hobart Council cancels Salamanca Market and closes three parks as severe weather warning extends across weekend

August 30, 4:45pm: The Salamanca Market will close as severe weather warnings led to emergency services urging Tasmanians to consider staying home this weekend. City of Hobart CEO Michael Stretton ...
The Australian

Sydney to Hobart race weather forecast updates: Blue Planet’s horror night in grim conditions

Two-handed Blue Planet skipper Chris O’Neill spoke of biting cold, rough seas and wild winds the fourth night of the race on his arrival in Hobart on Sunday. “It was just relentless, just ...
Chicago Tribune

Weather service confirms tornado hit Merrillville, Hobart and still investigating in Portage, Valparaiso

The National Weather Service has confirmed that a tornado struck the Merrillville/Hobart area during heavy storms Friday night and is investigating whether a tornado touched down in Portage and/or ...
The Courier-Mail

Sydney to Hobart weather latest has 50 knot gusts first night, warnings of boat damage

Nicholson is the sailing master aboard LawConnect, Christian Beck’s defending champion and one of the favourites for line honours with arch rival Master Lock Comanche. “This race will be about ...