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Latest news: Tasmania

Kings edge JackJumpers in top-of-the table NBL slog

Kings edge JackJumpers in top-of-the table NBL slog

Tasmania's long injury list has a new member with import David Johnson suffering a leg injury in the JackJumpers' tense loss to the Sydney Kings in Launceston.

Maddinson snares a stunner but Tasmania take control

Maddinson snares a stunner but Tasmania take control

Maddinson snares a stunner but Tasmania take control

Maddinson snares a stunner but Tasmania take control

Brad Hope and Jake Doran have produced unbeaten half-centuries to lift Tasmania to 5-335 at stumps on day one of the Sheffield Shield clash with Tasmania.

'Our Opera House': spirits high for arrival of ferries

'Our Opera House': spirits high for arrival of ferries

'Our Opera House': spirits high for arrival of ferries

'Our Opera House': spirits high for arrival of ferries

After years of delays, a $717 million cost blowout and political fallout, two new Bass Strait ferries are about to set off on their first sailing.

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Toppled statue site circles in on hard colonial history

Toppled statue site circles in on hard colonial history

The replacement cultural project at the site where the statue of a contentious colonial premier and surgeon once stood contains a garden and bronze ring.

Jumping castle inquest looks to NASA wind expert

Jumping castle inquest looks to NASA wind expert

A scientist specialising in dust devils on Earth and Mars has been called on to provide his opinion about a deadly primary school jumping castle accident.

Molloy heroics seal Swans' finals, North see off Crows

Molloy heroics seal Swans' finals, North see off Crows

Sydney will play in the AFLW finals after Chloe Molloy led a win over West Coast while leaders North Melbourne withstood a tough challenge from Adelaide.

Perry, Short fire as Victoria crush Tasmania in Cup

Perry, Short fire as Victoria crush Tasmania in Cup

A brilliant fast-bowling spell by Mitchell Perry and fifties by Matthew Short and Campbell Kellaway have secured Victoria a big One-Day Cup win over Tasmania.

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Ferries drop in value in Spirit of Tasmania write-down

Ferries drop in value in Spirit of Tasmania write-down

Ferries drop in value in Spirit of Tasmania write-down

Ferries drop in value in Spirit of Tasmania write-down

The operator of Bass Strait ferry company Spirit of Tasmania has revealed information about its assets, a week out from the maiden sailings of its new vessels.

Call for politician ban after 'grubby' Christmas post

Call for politician ban after 'grubby' Christmas post

Call for politician ban after 'grubby' Christmas post

Call for politician ban after 'grubby' Christmas post

A premier's social media comments accusing a school of cancelling Christmas have sparked a heated debate, calls for an apology and for politicians to stay away.

Bell strikes as Tasmania pip Vics in Shield thriller

Bell strikes as Tasmania pip Vics in Shield thriller

Bell strikes as Tasmania pip Vics in Shield thriller

Bell strikes as Tasmania pip Vics in Shield thriller

Tasmania have pipped Victoria by four runs in a Sheffield Shield thriller, with captain Jordan Silk praising his side for showing 'a bit of backbone' in Hobart.

Bell strikes late to give Tasmania edge against Vics

Bell strikes late to give Tasmania edge against Vics

Bell strikes late to give Tasmania edge against Vics

Bell strikes late to give Tasmania edge against Vics

Victoria need 173 to beat Tasmania at Bellerive Oval with five wickets in hand after another day of big momentum swings in their Sheffield Shield clash.

Wickets tumble to leave Shield match evenly poised

Wickets tumble to leave Shield match evenly poised

Wickets tumble to leave Shield match evenly poised

Wickets tumble to leave Shield match evenly poised

Tasmania have an overall lead of 79 after 14 wickets fell on day two of their Sheffield Shield match against Victoria at Bellerive.

Ton of courage rescues Tasmania against Vics in Shield

Ton of courage rescues Tasmania against Vics in Shield

Ton of courage rescues Tasmania against Vics in Shield

Ton of courage rescues Tasmania against Vics in Shield

A Tasmanian stalwart retired hurt before returning to rescue his state with a century against Victoria on day one of their Sheffield Shield game.

High-profile killer speaks after gag order lifted

Susan Neill-Fraser, who was convicted in 2010 of murdering partner Bob Chappell, has held her first in-depth interview since a gag order was dropped.

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JackJumpers beat Breakers to top NBL table

Tasmania's own Taran Armstrong has starred, steering the JackJumpers to a six-point win over the New Zealand Breakers in Hobart.

Cotton unleashes late blitz as 36ers sink JackJumpers

Six-time NBL MVP Bryce Cotton has produced some late magic to sink Tasmania, but coach Trevor Gleeson was not there to see it due to a five-year-old promise.

Jewels make sparkling statement in debut win over Venom

In the WNBL's season opener, the league's newest team, the Tasmania Jewels, burst out of the blocks, overcoming the Geelong Venom in front of a sold-out crowd.

AFL stadium builder named, final cost could blow out

The preferred builder, which has built venues in New Zealand and Queensland, has been announced for Tasmania's new 23,000-seat stadium.

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AI data centres to 'pay their way' via community fund

A state government is pursuing plans to make artificial intelligence and data centre companies pay money into a community fund, but details are unclear.

Jewels channel Tasmanian history as WNBL debut sold out

The Tasmania Jewels have heard tales from ex-players and coaches as they prepare to play their first WNBL game in front of a packed home crowd.

'Insanity': cuts at Australia's second-oldest museum

Planned job losses, including scientific and curator roles, at one of the nation's oldest museums are an example of the arts "not being taken seriously".

Pushback over 'Daniel's Law' identifying sex offenders

Proposed legislation honouring murdered 13-year old Daniel Morcombe has been flagged for potentially making children less safe.

Inside billionaire's bargain waterfront arena lease

A sports arena has been leased by a state government to the billionaire owner of the National Basketball League for less than the cost of a house in the area.

Facebook posts revealed in judge 'bias' abuse appeal

A suppression order has been lifted, revealing posts allegedly made by a judge about sexual abuse victims before making an award of $1.6 million in compensation

JackJumpers beat Melbourne in NBL thriller

Local hero Taran Amrstrong's late dagger has helped the Tasmania JackJumpers overcome a late wobble to edge Melbourne United in Hobart.

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