Comanche wins Sydney to Hobart line honours for fifth time
Supermaxi Comanche secures a dramatic Sydney to Hobart victory, marking its fifth line honours win after a fierce coastal battle. Read the full story of this epic sailing redemption.
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LawConnect battles damage in Sydney to Hobart yacht race
Supermaxi LawConnect fights to defend its Sydney to Hobart line honours crown after mainsail damage. Skipper Christian Beck admits their odds are low as a thrilling finish looms on the River Derwent. Follow the dramatic conclusion.
Sydney-Hobart: Rough Seas Force Mass Retirements
A quarter of the Sydney to Hobart fleet has retired due to severe conditions. Read the latest on the race leader and the challenging weather battering the iconic event.
Supermaxi Wild Thing retires from Sydney to Hobart race
Master Lock Comanche leads the 2025 Sydney to Hobart yacht race, while defending champion LawConnect battles repairs and supermaxi Wild Thing 100 retires with rigging damage. Follow the action.
Thorpe Leads Yacht Race Tribute for Bondi Victims
Olympic legend Ian Thorpe joined a poignant rose-scattering tribute for the 15 Bondi mass shooting victims during his Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race debut. Read the full story.
Four yachts retire early in Sydney Hobart race
The 2025 Sydney to Hobart yacht race faces a brutal start as four vessels withdraw within hours. Defending champion LawConnect leads in rough seas, but more retirements are predicted.
Oroton Drumfire: 'Most Beautiful' Yacht Eyes Sydney Hobart Prize
Professional sailor Katy MacDonald hails the stunning 78-foot Oroton Drumfire as the fleet's most beautiful yacht. Built in 2007, this aluminium vessel with mahogany finishes aims for the Tattersall Cup in this year's iconic race.
Bindi Irwin's festive family arrival at Hobart Airport
Bindi Irwin, husband Chandler Powell, and daughter Grace Warrior touched down in Hobart for Christmas holidays, radiating joy in a relaxed airport outing. See the sweet family moments.
Court backlog hits record high, jury trial plans questioned
The backlog in Crown Courts has soared to nearly 80,000 cases, with magistrates' courts also at a record high. Justice Secretary David Lammy's plan to slash jury trials faces criticism as barristers call for more courtrooms. Read the full analysis.
Pitch Hole Abandons Crucial WBBL Clash in Adelaide
A crucial WBBL match was abandoned after a ball created a hole in the pitch, complicating the finals race. Read the full story and see how it impacts the league standings.
Lehrmann pleads guilty after defamation appeal loss
Bruce Lehrmann pleads guilty to a driving charge in Hobart, a day after his defamation appeal failed. His lawyer says he is 'not in a good way' as legal battles continue. Read the latest.
Jury trial rights cut for crimes under three-year sentences
Justice Secretary David Lammy announces sweeping court reforms to slash backlogs. Defendants facing less than three years in jail will lose automatic right to jury trial. Read the full details.
Former Cricketer Aaron Summers Appears in Court on Abuse Charges
Former Hobart Hurricanes fast bowler Aaron Summers has appeared in Hobart's Supreme Court accused of child sexual abuse and grooming. The 29-year-old, extradited from Darwin, denies the charges.
Thousands Rally in Hobart Over AFL Stadium Plans
Thousands of protestors gathered at Hobart's parliament house in a divided rally over a proposed $1.13bn AFL stadium. The controversial project faces a decisive parliamentary vote this week.
Lammy's Plan: Jury Trials Only for Most Serious Crimes
Justice Secretary David Lammy suggests limiting jury trials to rape, murder, and manslaughter cases to tackle the 78,000-case court backlog. Discover the controversial plans for court reform.
Tasmanian Parliament Approves $1.3bn Stadium
The contentious $1.3bn Macquarie Point stadium in Hobart has cleared its first parliamentary hurdle. Discover the details and what comes next for this major Tasmanian project.
Court dismisses Lehrmann's restraining order bid
Bruce Lehrmann's bid for a restraining order against a Daily Mail reporter he accused of stalking has been dismissed by a Hobart court. Read the latest developments.
Bruce Lehrmann in Tasmania court over car theft charges
Former political staffer Bruce Lehrmann appears in Hobart Magistrates Court charged with stealing a car from Parliament House amid ongoing legal controversies.
Judge's 'Bend the Knee' outburst in court goes viral
A judge erupted in fury at Leeds Crown Court when a defendant refused to stand, shouting 'Bend the knee!' in a dramatic courtroom confrontation that's gone viral.
No Pants Court Hearing Sparks Judicial Fury in Detroit
A Detroit court hearing descends into chaos as multiple defendants appear virtually without trousers, prompting stern judicial rebuke and raising questions about remote proceedings decorum.
Investigation after Chelsea Bracken dies in Hobart prison
Exclusive: Chelsea Bracken, 31, dies in Mary Hutchinson Women's Prison as authorities face urgent questions about inmate welfare and prison conditions.
Man killed in Hobart's Salamanca Square stabbing
Shocking knife attack rocks historic Hobart waterfront district as police launch homicide investigation and appeal for witnesses following fatal stabbing.
Trump Allies Make Dramatic Court Appearance in San Francisco
Former President Donald Trump's high-profile legal team, including Kash Patel and Pam Bondi, made a striking appearance at a San Francisco appeals court hearing, signalling intense focus on a crucial case with significant implications.
Tommy Robinson Courtroom Outburst Over Contempt Charges
English Defence League founder Tommy Robinson could face jail time after allegedly filming defendants outside Leeds Crown Court and confronting a police officer during heated exchange.
Angela Hobart: Anthropologist who studied Bali's healing rituals
Celebrating the extraordinary life and legacy of Dr Angela Hobart, whose groundbreaking anthropological work in Bali and East London transformed our understanding of healing rituals and cross-cultural psychology.
US Supreme Court overturns conversion therapy bans
In a controversial 6-3 decision, America's highest court has struck down local bans on conversion therapy, reigniting debates over LGBTQ+ protections and states' rights.
Bruce Lehrmann accused of stealing $80,000 vehicle in Tasmania
Former political staffer Bruce Lehrmann faces fresh criminal allegations after being accused of stealing a $80,000 Toyota Prado in Tasmania, adding to his existing legal troubles following the Brittany Higgins case.
Thomas Partey Pleads Not Guilty to Rape Charges
Arsenal and Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey has pleaded not guilty to multiple charges of rape and sexual assault. The footballer appeared at a hearing at the Central Criminal Court, with a trial set for next year.
Arsenal's Thomas Partey Faces Court Date Over Allegation
Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey is set to appear at Southwark Crown Court after an allegation dating back to June 2022. The case, managed by Westminster magistrates, proceeds as the footballer remains a key player for Mikel Arteta's squad.
Tasmania AFL Stadium Rejected: Plan 'Too Big' For Hobart
Tasmania's independent planning commission has delivered a stunning blow to the state's AFL ambitions, recommending the proposed $715 million Hobart stadium be rejected for being drastically oversized and fundamentally flawed.
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