Sydney<\/a> to Hobart for the fourth time, marking a triumphant return for the supermaxi after a brief hiatus.<\/p>\nThe 100-foot yacht crossed the River Derwent finish line shortly before 1am (AEDT) on Wednesday with a time of one day, 11 hours, 56 minutes and 48 seconds.<\/p>\n
Andoo Comanche, which had not sailed the 628-nautical mile bluewater classic since tasting success in 2019, has now claimed line honours in four of the past seven races.<\/p>\n
She held off a strong challenge in darkness down the River Derwent from LawConnect, which finished about 27 minutes later.<\/p>\n
Read more here:<\/p>\n\nUpdated at 15.51\u00a0EST<\/time><\/p>\n<\/footer>\n<\/article>\n\n\nGood morning!<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n The prime minister, Anthony Albanese<\/strong>, is billed for a 3pm appearance at the Woodford Folk festival at Queensland\u2019s Moreton Bay.<\/p>\nAlbanese will reflect on his government\u2019s seven months in office, including updating the national climate targets, establishing a national anti-corruption commission, and improving diplomatic relations with Beijing \u2013 but he\u2019ll say \u201cit\u2019s only the beginning.\u201d<\/p>\n
\nIt may sound like a lot \u2013 especially after the last decade \u2013 but to quote the great Deborah Conway<\/strong>, it\u2019s only the beginning.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\nAlbanese\u2019s speech will honour \u201cone of the greatest Woodford fans of all time: Bob Hawke,<\/strong>\u201d hinting that his own government will aspire to the longevity of the former Labor leader\u2019s.<\/p>\n\n\u2026 The words that characterised his leadership \u2014 reconciliation, accord, consensus \u2014 were all about us heading in the same direction as a nation.<\/p>\n
\u2026 No-one\u2019s time in government is infinite. The clock is always ticking. But I firmly believe that a good way to make the best possible use of that time is to carry Bob\u2019s example in your heart.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
The PM\u2019s vision for the year ahead will be future-focused on holding a referendum on the Indigenous voice to parliament and accelerating Australia\u2019s uptake of renewables.<\/p>\n
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\nIn sporting news, Andoo Comanche has claimed line honours in the Sydney to Hobart <\/a>yacht race for the fourth time. The 100-foot yacht crossed the River Derwent finish line shortly before 1am (AEDT) this morning with a time of one day, 11 hours, 56 minutes and 48 seconds.<\/p>\nThe Boxing Day test at the MGG continues in its third day of the match against South Africa, following a resurgent David Warner<\/a><\/strong> \u2019s double century<\/a> yesterday.<\/p>\nTennis player Novak Djokovic<\/strong> has quietly arrived in Australia overnight with far less controversy than last year when his visa was revoked on the eve of his title defence. He will play in the Adelaide International as a warm up ahead of his 10th Australian Open.<\/p>\nLet\u2019s get going!<\/p>\n