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Legal aid ordered for ex-wife killer's sentence appeal

Legal aid ordered for ex-wife killer's sentence appeal

A judge has ordered legal aid to represent a convicted murderer in his sentence appeal, despite the publicly funded body arguing it shouldn't.

More drama for troubled smelter, risking 200 jobs

More drama for troubled smelter, risking 200 jobs

More drama for troubled smelter, risking 200 jobs

More drama for troubled smelter, risking 200 jobs

Hundreds of workers at the nation's only manganese alloy smelter have been thrown another curve ball with the appointment of administrators.

On-song Tasmania Devils eager for second rendition

On-song Tasmania Devils eager for second rendition

On-song Tasmania Devils eager for second rendition

On-song Tasmania Devils eager for second rendition

More than 10,000 people turned out to watch the Tasmania Devils win their maiden VFL game, with the club hoping to ride the momentum into round two.

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Concerns grow over Solomon Islands political impasse

Concerns grow over Solomon Islands political impasse

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele is refusing to recall parliament and insists there's no crisis, as the opposition claims a majority of MPs.

'Over the moon': Devils celebrate historic VFL win

'Over the moon': Devils celebrate historic VFL win

In their first major on-field test, the Tasmania Devils have come up trumps with a win over Coburg in the second-tier VFL.

Aussie rowers continue rebuild as next Olympics looms

Aussie rowers continue rebuild as next Olympics looms

Australian rowers, including men's star Angus Dawson, will continue to build towards the Los Angeles Olympics following program changes after Paris.

Teenager's alleged murderer changes lawyers

Teenager's alleged murderer changes lawyers

Christopher Mark Jordan is facing a lengthy trial over the alleged murder of teenager Shyanne-Lee Tatnell whose remains were found near a bush track.

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Date set for first step in cop killer's sentencing

Date set for first step in cop killer's sentencing

Date set for first step in cop killer's sentencing

Date set for first step in cop killer's sentencing

A sentencing hearing date has been set for a man who admitted shooting dead a veteran police officer on his rural property.

'Over-prepared': PM's pledge on growing fuel crisis

'Over-prepared': PM's pledge on growing fuel crisis

'Over-prepared': PM's pledge on growing fuel crisis

'Over-prepared': PM's pledge on growing fuel crisis

Australia will have a single point of contact co-ordinating fuel supplies and issues that might arise due to the Iran war, with further measures expected.

New Zealand economy limps on with lacklustre GDP

New Zealand economy limps on with lacklustre GDP

New Zealand economy limps on with lacklustre GDP

New Zealand economy limps on with lacklustre GDP

New Zealand's fledgling economic revival, confirmed by fresh GDP figures, is at risk as supply chain disruptions push up inflation.

Tasmania Devils pledge to embrace historic VFL outing

Tasmania Devils pledge to embrace historic VFL outing

Tasmania Devils pledge to embrace historic VFL outing

Tasmania Devils pledge to embrace historic VFL outing

The Tasmania Devils are only days away from their inaugural VFL game, viewed as a key building block ahead of entry into the AFL in 2028.

Hipkins ex's allegations threaten NZ Labour's campaign

Hipkins ex's allegations threaten NZ Labour's campaign

Hipkins ex's allegations threaten NZ Labour's campaign

Hipkins ex's allegations threaten NZ Labour's campaign

New Zealand Labour has been rocked by allegations made by leader Chris Hipkins' ex-wife, prompting a debate around whether MPs are entitled to a private life.

Webster takes four as Tasmania crush Queensland

Webster takes four as Tasmania crush Queensland

Webster takes four as Tasmania crush Queensland

Webster takes four as Tasmania crush Queensland

Queensland's batters continued their poor form to be bundled out for 221 to give a Beau Webster-inspired Tasmania an emphatic win in the Sheffield Shield.

French Antarctic expeditioner dies after ship jump

French Antarctic expeditioner dies after ship jump

French Antarctic expeditioner dies after ship jump

French Antarctic expeditioner dies after ship jump

Divers have recovered the body of a young Frenchman who got into trouble after jumping off a docked Antarctic research vessel.

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Kuhnemann's first Shield half-century stuns former side

Spinner Matt Kuhnemann defied Queensland for 201 deliveries to score 56 and put Tasmania in charge of the Sheffield Shield match in Hobart.

Queensland to miss Shield final after batting collapse

Queensland and Usman Khawaja's hopes of returning to the Sheffield Shield final have been dashed after their batters crumbled against Tasmania.

'A larger story': Devils aim up for historic VFL game

Two years out from their AFL debut, the Tasmania Devils will field a team in the VFL in what is viewed as a key stepping stone in the club's development.

Compo in the offing for state greyhound racing ban

Greyhound racing participants will be compensated as an Australian state forges ahead with a landmark ban.

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Stadium delay 'no surprise': Tasmania Devils CEO

Tasmania Devils CEO Brendon Gale is confident a longer-than-expected build for the Macquarie Point stadium won't hurt the club's ability to attract top talent.

Neser takes five to keep Bulls in Shield final picture

Queensland lost Matt Renshaw and Marnus Labuschagne in slumping to 3-48 after Michael Neser took the key wickets to dismiss Tasmania for 198.

Baggy green burns for 'responsible' Blues batsman

In-form Kurtis Patterson has taken on more responsibility with the bat this season for NSW and says he keen to add to his two Test matches.

NSW beat rain and Tasmania to clinch one-day trophy

NSW have secured the One-Day Cup title, beating Tasmania by four wickets with skipper Kurtis Patterson starring in a low-scoring rain-reduced final.

Devils likely face three-year wait for new stadium

A divisive new waterfront AFL stadium was approved by a parliamentary vote in 2025, but its completion date has yet to be firmly locked in.

Ex-Big Bash player to change child abuse plea: lawyer

A fast bowler who played a handful of games for the Hobart Hurricanes and Tasmanian Tigers is set to change his plea over child sexual abuse allegations.

Praise for Adam Zampa's unselfish one-day final call

Australian spinner Adam Zampa has opted out of the one-day cup final to give youngster Tanveer Sangha a go, but both could have played if conditions were right.

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