Forecast northerly winds could see the prestigious Sydney-Hobart race record challenged by the supermaxi yachts when the often-brutal bluewater classic sets sail on Boxing Day.
North Coast communities are being warned of the potential for coastal erosion with showers, strong winds and large waves expected to batter the state’s coastline later this week.
The British TV host, 56, flew into Sydney with Murdoch on his $90million private jet for an event to celebrate the 25th anniversary of News Corp-owned network Sky News Australia.