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Tasmania's AFL saga 'embarrassing' for our state: Paine

Tasmania's AFL saga 'embarrassing' for our state: Paine

Former Test star Tim Paine feels Tasmania is the "laughing stock" of rival states as its planned AFL entry hangs in the balance because of political upheaval.

'Sad day' as state faces fourth election in seven years

'Sad day' as state faces fourth election in seven years

'Sad day' as state faces fourth election in seven years

'Sad day' as state faces fourth election in seven years

Ousted in a no-confidence vote, Tasmania's premier will seek re-election amid a backlash over budget debt, bungled new ferries and a contentious stadium plan.

Devils call for 'sanity' with AFL licence under threat

Devils call for 'sanity' with AFL licence under threat

Devils call for 'sanity' with AFL licence under threat

Devils call for 'sanity' with AFL licence under threat

AFL expansion team the Tasmania Devils are under threat as the state heads towards another election which could delay the building of a new stadium.

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Tears flow as Devils boss stays defiant on AFL future

Tears flow as Devils boss stays defiant on AFL future

The heat is on Tasmania Premier Jeremy Rockliff, who has threatened the Devils' planned AFL entry in 2028, with the club saying it is now at "serious risk."

Liberal premier in crosshairs, fresh election possible

Liberal premier in crosshairs, fresh election possible

A Liberal state could be heading for a fresh election, with its minority premier vowing to fight on in the face of a no-confidence motion he is set to lose.

CCTV clues after body found in bin at shopping strip

CCTV clues after body found in bin at shopping strip

Images of two women seen near a bin where a man's body was found on a suburban shopping strip have been released, as investigations into the death continue.

Premier on thinner ice amid no-confidence threat

Premier on thinner ice amid no-confidence threat

Pressure on a state Liberal premier, who governs in minority, has ramped up over accusations of budget mismanagement.

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Reinvigorated Dark Mofo ready to fire at full strength

Reinvigorated Dark Mofo ready to fire at full strength

Reinvigorated Dark Mofo ready to fire at full strength

Reinvigorated Dark Mofo ready to fire at full strength

An often controversial music, food and arts event will soon return at top capacity, a year after running a reduced offering to get its books in better shape.

Foul play or misadventure in industrial bin body find

Foul play or misadventure in industrial bin body find

Foul play or misadventure in industrial bin body find

Foul play or misadventure in industrial bin body find

A garbage contractor has discovered the body of a 45-year-old man in an industrial bin behind several shops.

Vintage car first to roll on $786 million bridge

Vintage car first to roll on $786 million bridge

Vintage car first to roll on $786 million bridge

Vintage car first to roll on $786 million bridge

A new bridge considered a state's most significant transport project has been opened by two women who attended a ceremony for its predecessor in 1946.

Unions flag walk offs over 'Musk-like' saving measures

Unions flag walk offs over 'Musk-like' saving measures

Unions flag walk offs over 'Musk-like' saving measures

Unions flag walk offs over 'Musk-like' saving measures

Potential state government-owned business sales and public sector job cuts have earned the ire of peak union and social bodies.

Liberal debt to double, state companies face sell-off

Liberal debt to double, state companies face sell-off

Liberal debt to double, state companies face sell-off

Liberal debt to double, state companies face sell-off

A state government is hanging its hat on potential asset sales and a public sector "efficiency unit" as means to pay down ballooning budget debt.

Further drama for troubled new Bass Strait ferries

Further drama for troubled new Bass Strait ferries

Further drama for troubled new Bass Strait ferries

Further drama for troubled new Bass Strait ferries

Technical issues have been identified on two new Bass Strait Spirit of Tasmania ferries already plagued by delays and cost blowouts.

JackJumpers pick up former second-round NBA draft pick

JackJumpers pick up former second-round NBA draft pick

JackJumpers pick up former second-round NBA draft pick

JackJumpers pick up former second-round NBA draft pick

Tasmania's NBL roster has been further shaken up, with 24-year-old American guard David Johnson signing a one-year import contract.

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Proposed AFL stadium cost blows out to near $1 billion

Fast-track plans for a new waterfront stadium attached to a state's AFL dream have revealed the venue will likely cost an extra $170 million.

Escaped prisoner ran off like a 'jack-in-the-box'

A 26-year-old man who escaped custody at a major hospital and was later found shot dead ran away while being guarded by two correctional officers.

Liberal state slide after federal election hammering

Support for a state Liberal government has fallen to a 16-year low, with the party's pet stadium project failing to score with voters, polling shows.

Major industrial employer scales back amid tariffs

A major Australian manganese alloy smelter has scaled back production, citing global supply chain issues and US tariffs, and is encouraging staff to take leave.

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'There's a chance': Buckley flags interest in Devils

Collingwood great Nathan Buckley has met with Tasmania Devils boss Brendon Gale and is open to joining the AFL expansion club as its inaugural coach.

Aboriginal relic damage claim 'open to dispute'

A golf course developer is fighting allegations it interfered with Aboriginal shell midden relics.

Tasmania Devils land another veteran AFL talent scout

A talent scout described as one of the most respected recruiters in the game has joined expansion AFL side Tasmania.

Coaches split on AFL regular-season extra time

The coach of defending AFL premiers Brisbane has called for regular-season extra time to add more drama to the game after a tense draw with the lowly Kangaroos.

Pluck of the draw as Kangaroos share points with Lions

Second-last North Melbourne have given reigning AFL premiers Brisbane a massive shake, with the two teams playing out a tense draw.

Pleasure as Payne pips Feeney in Supercars sprint

Grove Racing ace Matt Payne has claimed the final sprint in Tasmania with a sensational drive, denying Triple Eight rival Broc Feeney by 0.0550 seconds.

Broc Feeney sprints to Supercars lead with Tassie wins

Broc Feeney has put on a dominant display against Tickford rival Thomas Randle to claim back-to-back wins in Tasmania and take the Supercars championship lead.

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