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Tiny forests sow seeds of big biodiversity impact

Tiny forests sow seeds of big biodiversity impact

As the number of tiny forests grows across Australia, one biodiversity champion has laid down regional roots with a first Pacific planting.

Fairytale finish as Hurricanes add to trophy cabinet

Fairytale finish as Hurricanes add to trophy cabinet

Fairytale finish as Hurricanes add to trophy cabinet

Fairytale finish as Hurricanes add to trophy cabinet

The Hobart Hurricanes trophy cabinet has a new addition, after a maiden WBBL triumph in the final 20-over game of their veteran skipper Elyse Villani.

Hobart Hurricanes power to maiden WBBL trophy

Hobart Hurricanes power to maiden WBBL trophy

Hobart Hurricanes power to maiden WBBL trophy

Hobart Hurricanes power to maiden WBBL trophy

Lizelle Lee's unbeaten 77 has powered the Hobart Hurricanes to a dominant win over the Perth Scorchers and their first WBBL title in front of their home fans.

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Phone clue in two-year search for missing tourist

Phone clue in two-year search for missing tourist

Police have revealed a major update in the search for missing Belgian tourist Celine Cremer, who disappeared in 2023.

Negotiator Mack a big deal in Perth WBBL final bid

Negotiator Mack a big deal in Perth WBBL final bid

Katie Mack negotiated moves to two separate teams on either side of Australia for this summer -- and it could end up helping Perth to the WBBL title.

Rest or runs? Contrasting roads to WBBL decider

Rest or runs? Contrasting roads to WBBL decider

The Hobart Hurricanes and Perth Scorchers will go head-to-head for a chance to lift the WBBL trophy, with both teams taking different routes to get there.

Smoke signal to mainland as fire threatens coastal town

Smoke signal to mainland as fire threatens coastal town

Water bombers and ground crews are battling a wild fire that has prompted dozens to evacuate and the destruction of at least two homes.

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Jumping castle inquest 'open to different findings'

Jumping castle inquest 'open to different findings'

Jumping castle inquest 'open to different findings'

Jumping castle inquest 'open to different findings'

A coroners court has provided a significant update on preparations for an inquest into the deaths of six primary school children in a jumping castle accident.

'No justice': family of boy killed outside school

'No justice': family of boy killed outside school

'No justice': family of boy killed outside school

'No justice': family of boy killed outside school

A woman whose negligent driving killed a 12-year-old boy as he walked with friends during school pick-up won't serve any time behind bars.

Spotlight on AFL stadium timeline after 'historic' vote

Spotlight on AFL stadium timeline after 'historic' vote

Spotlight on AFL stadium timeline after 'historic' vote

Spotlight on AFL stadium timeline after 'historic' vote

A contentious billion-dollar stadium attached to a state's AFL dream has passed parliament but the next focus is whether the project can be built on time.

'Work starts now': Devils ramp up after stadium tick

'Work starts now': Devils ramp up after stadium tick

'Work starts now': Devils ramp up after stadium tick

'Work starts now': Devils ramp up after stadium tick

The Tasmania Devils have declared the real work starts now after a late-night stadium approval vote secured their AFL and AFLW licence.

Divisive AFL stadium gets the official parliament tick

Divisive AFL stadium gets the official parliament tick

Divisive AFL stadium gets the official parliament tick

Divisive AFL stadium gets the official parliament tick

Tasmania's parliament has voted to approve a new waterfront stadium, which paves the way for the Devils to join the AFL and AFLW competitions in 2028.

'Rapidly evolving day': bushfires spark emergencies

'Rapidly evolving day': bushfires spark emergencies

'Rapidly evolving day': bushfires spark emergencies

'Rapidly evolving day': bushfires spark emergencies

Out-of-control bushfires resulted in multiple emergency evacuation warnings in one state amid high winds which grounded aerial efforts.

Emotions high as divisive AFL stadium gets green light

Emotions high as divisive AFL stadium gets green light

Emotions high as divisive AFL stadium gets green light

Emotions high as divisive AFL stadium gets green light

A divisive stadium which paves the way for Tasmania's AFL and AFLW teams has secured parliamentary approval, with one MP in tears as she confirmed her support.

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Nerves jangling ahead of do or die stadium vote

The future of a contentious stadium and an AFL licence will be decided during a parliamentary debate that could stretch over days.

Australian Federal Police to lead global summit

Australia will chair the 2026 UNCOPS summit, the global gathering of police under the United Nations umbrella.

Hurricanes stay top of WBBL after shooting down Stars

Danni Wyatt-Hodge struck 71 and Molly Strano bagged 5-16 as the top-ranked Hobart Hurricanes trounced the second-placed Melbourne Stars at Bellerive Oval.

Jumping castle tragedy operator chases legal money

Rosemary Gamble, who was found not guilty of criminal breaches over the death of six children in a jumping castle tragedy, is chasing the state for legal costs.

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Pro-stadium rally outpoints opposition ahead of vote

Fans and opponents of a new AFL stadium have held rallies on the same piece of turf ahead of a vote in parliament that will determine whether it goes ahead.

Boomers hold off Tall Blacks for qualifying win

Australia have clinched a narrow victory over New Zealand in their quest to qualify for the 2027 basketball World Cup in Qatar.

Experts defend no-stadium call ahead of crucial vote

Politicians who will soon decide whether to approve a divisive stadium have quizzed a planning commission that recommended the project not go ahead.

State's credit rating fall 'politically embarrassing'

A leading agency has downgraded a state's credit rating, with an economist saying the move was a vote of no-confidence in a recent budget.

Extra charges for veteran cop's alleged killer

The alleged killer of a police constable at a rural property has appeared briefly in court where it was revealed he is facing more charges.

JackJumpers make it three straight over Kings

The Tasmania JackJumpers have ended their losing slide and also the winning run of the Sydney Kings with a 23-point victory in Hobart.

Confidence in shadow fix at proposed Hobart stadium

Cricket Tasmania and the state's government are confident they've found a solution to shadow problems at the proposed Macquarie Point stadium in Hobart.

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