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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.

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.

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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.

Nerves jangling ahead of do or die stadium vote

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

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

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.

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Jumping castle tragedy operator chases legal money

Jumping castle tragedy operator chases legal money

Jumping castle tragedy operator chases legal money

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.

Pro-stadium rally outpoints opposition ahead of vote

Pro-stadium rally outpoints opposition ahead of vote

Pro-stadium rally outpoints opposition ahead of vote

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

Boomers hold off Tall Blacks for qualifying win

Boomers hold off Tall Blacks for qualifying win

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

Experts defend no-stadium call ahead of crucial vote

Experts defend no-stadium call ahead of crucial vote

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'

State's credit rating fall 'politically embarrassing'

State's credit rating fall 'politically embarrassing'

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

Extra charges for veteran cop's alleged killer

Extra charges for veteran cop's alleged killer

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

JackJumpers make it three straight over Kings

JackJumpers make it three straight over Kings

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.

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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.

'Vote it down': anti-stadium rally urges undecided MPs

Thousands of people have rallied against a proposed AFL stadium just weeks out from a parliamentary vote that will determine its fate.

Aussie star's sublime over snaps Hobart's WBBL streak

A stunning Ash Gardner over has helped the Sydney Sixers end Hobart Hurricanes' undefeated start while Perth Scorchers have beaten Adelaide Strikers by one run.

'Morally worthless' pedophile teacher jailed

A 71-year-old former teacher who abused students over the course of almost 30 years has been sentenced, with a judge describing him as remorseless.

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Woman accused of trying to kill police fronts court

A 37-year-old woman has pleaded not guilty to attempted murder after allegedly shooting at police officers who were trying to carry out a search warrant.

Teenager denies alleged waterfront stabbing murder

A 17-year-old boy charged with the murder of a young man in a car park at a tourist hotspot has pleaded not guilty in court.

Wyatt-Hodge's golden knock gets Hobart home in thriller

The in-form Danni Wyatt-Hodge made an unbeaten 72 to secure the Hobart Hurricanes victory with two balls to spare despite Darcie Brown starring for Adelaide.

Joint's grit earns high praise after BJK Cup success

Australia have advanced to the qualifying stage of the Billie Jean King Cup after Maya Joint and Kimberly Birrell dug deep to defeat Brazil and top their group.

State's bid for more cash in public hospital crisis fix

One state government is demanding more federal funding to fix overwhelmed public hospitals, but the health minister says a generous offer has already been made.

Webster at home as Tigers win again, Stanlake fires

Beau Webster tuned up for a potential Ashes series debut with a steady hand as table-toppers Tasmania won a fifth-straight one-day cup clash.

Questions about Australia's deepest lake answered

The true depth of Australia's deepest lake, which sits in a picturesque world-heritage national park, has been revealed by the hard work of scientists.

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