Morning edition: Two sailors dead as tragedy strikes Sydney to Hobart

Email Two sailors have died in separate incidents on a tragic first night of the Sydney to Hobart on the yachts Flying Fish Arctos and Bowline.

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Two sailors dead as tragedy strikes Sydney to Hobart Two sailors have died in separate incidents on a tragic first night of the Sydney to Hobart on the yachts Flying Fish Arctos and Bowline. READ MORE   ‘We want it to be over’: Skipper reveals revolting conditions on board Overnight, the Sydney to Hobart fleet has been struck by tragedy with two sailors killed and another hurled overboard in a treacherous night on the ocean. Follow our LIVE updates. READ MORE   Elite school’s rich parent pressure may impact SACE, ex-teacher claims A former teacher from an elite SA private school claims it allowed the resubmission of plagiarised work potentially affecting SACE results. READ MORE   NDIS change frees up hospital beds A major issue that has long plagued the National Disability and Insurance Scheme has dramatically improved, freeing up vital health resources. READ MORE   Price of love: Inside the engagements of SA’s rich and famous Ever wondered how much Adelaide’s A-listers spend on their engagement rings? We’ve done the window shopping to break down the 2024 price tags. READ MORE   Man arrested after violent western suburbs break-in Police have arrested a man after he assaulted a woman who confronted him during a break-in at a gift shop. READ MORE   All the changes coming on January 1 From welfare payments and price increases to new laws and regulations, here are some of the biggest changes coming. READ MORE   US tourist slams Australia for rampant anti-Semitism A Jewish tourist holidaying in Australia says former Love Island star Sadee Sub Laban attacked them in a park, calling them ‘children killers’ and telling them to get out. READ MORE   Big changes coming to Kmart and Target Discount chains Kmart and Target saw huge demand this festive season for goods appealing to both kids and adults – and expect more “big trends” in the new year. READ MORE   River Torrens closed after dangerous bacteria detected in water High levels of a dangerous bacteria have been detected in the River Torrens, forcing closures while water quality improvement works are underway. READ MORE   Kohli learns his fate over Konstas collision Indian cricket veteran Virat Kohli has learned his fate after his “pathetic” act with youngster Sam Konstas on Boxing Day. READ MORE   Mystery and heartache as rare Adelaide tree suddenly dies The exotic species is supposed to live for up to 400 years, but questions are bubbling about why its life was prematurely cut short. READ MORE   Grieving families hit with new year death tax hike Grieving families will be hit with an increase to the cost of death certificates – months after the state government lifted fees and charges across the board. READ MORE   Most audacious Aussie debut ever: Cricket world goes nuts for Konstas Welcome to Konball. Australian cricket has found the superstar it has been looking for as Sam Konstas played an innings on the opening morning of the Boxing Day Test that will neve... READ MORE   Huge Great White spotted at popular Adelaide beach A Great White Shark has been spotted at a popular beach in Adelaide’s west on Boxing Day. READ MORE   The rest is … world domination? Mali named top pollie by global hit show Premier Peter Malinauskas has been named “foreign politician of the year” by the hosts of the massively popular UK podcast The Rest is Politics. Find out why. READ MORE   Fears bureaucratic bungling could cost grower $100k fine The owners of a quarantined tomato seedling business say they have sunk to a new low and fear a massive fine after a dispute with state government bureaucrats. READ MORE   ‘No evidence’: Shock twist as $25m Woolies fire case axed It caused $25m in damage, but all charges have been dropped against the two teens accused of starting the massive fire that destroyed the Stirling Woolworths last year. Find out wh... READ MORE   Druggie smugglers: Prison guard sentenced for bringing contraband into prison A Mount Gambier Prison Officer has learned his fate after conspiring with prisoners and a co-offender to sneak in tobacco and illicit drugs inside their underwear. READ MORE   ‘Betrayal of trust’: Perverted school teacher jailed for vile acts A drunk Adelaide primary school teacher is behind bars after he preyed on multiple students, which was slammed by a judge as an “appalling” breach of trust. READ MORE   Newsletters Today's Paper +Rewards Want to change how you receive these emails? Manage your newsletter preferences or unsubscribe from this newsletter. Sent by The Advertiser, GPO Box 339, Adelaide SA 5001, Australia.