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Victoria on top despite Tasmanian teen's debut fifty

Victoria on top despite Tasmanian teen's debut fifty

Victoria are in a strong position in their Sheffield Shield clash with Tasmania, despite 18-year-old Aidan O'Connor top-scoring with 53 for the hosts on debut.

Blazes continue to cause closure of popular hike track

Blazes continue to cause closure of popular hike track

Blazes continue to cause closure of popular hike track

Blazes continue to cause closure of popular hike track

A popular bushwalking track will be closed for at least another two weeks as firefighters face challenging conditions to contain the out-of-control blazes.

Rare vessel sinks en route to famed boat festival

Rare vessel sinks en route to famed boat festival

Rare vessel sinks en route to famed boat festival

Rare vessel sinks en route to famed boat festival

Mechanical failure has caused a vintage vessel to sink on its way to a wooden boat festival, forcing its crew members to scramble to safety.

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Henriques steers NSW to one-day crushing of Tasmania

Henriques steers NSW to one-day crushing of Tasmania

Moises Henriques and Ben Dwarshuis have starred as NSW moved to the top of the One-Day Cup table with a dominant win over Tasmania.

Royal Tasmanian: BBL star signs first overseas T20 deal

Royal Tasmanian: BBL star signs first overseas T20 deal

Big Bash League sensation Mitch Owen has started his new life as a T20 gun for hire, putting pen to paper on an injury-replacement deal overseas.

JackJumpers' title defence in tatters as Hawks roll on

JackJumpers' title defence in tatters as Hawks roll on

Star Illawarra big man Sam Froling has scored 18 points to go with seven rebounds to lead his side to a crushing win over Tasmania.

Ex-Liberal spared conviction on personal tax offences

Ex-Liberal spared conviction on personal tax offences

Former Tasmanian MP Adam Brooks has been spared a conviction on personal tax offences, while a company he directed was fined $5000 for failing to file returns.

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Hurricanes underline Tasmania's sporting purple patch

Hurricanes underline Tasmania's sporting purple patch

Hurricanes underline Tasmania's sporting purple patch

Hurricanes underline Tasmania's sporting purple patch

Tasmania is enjoying a moment in the sporting sunshine, with the NBL's JackJumpers, BBL's Hurricanes and AFL coach Chris Fagan winning flags in the past year.

Higher honours, big pay day coming for Hurricanes hero

Higher honours, big pay day coming for Hurricanes hero

Higher honours, big pay day coming for Hurricanes hero

Higher honours, big pay day coming for Hurricanes hero

Mitch Owen could be a bolter for Australia's T20 World Cup squad next year, given his form for Big Bash League winners the Hobart Hurricanes.

Owen supreme as Hobart Hurricanes win maiden BBL crown

Owen supreme as Hobart Hurricanes win maiden BBL crown

Owen supreme as Hobart Hurricanes win maiden BBL crown

Owen supreme as Hobart Hurricanes win maiden BBL crown

Hobart opener Mitchell Owen has produced the knock of his life, smashing 108 off 42 to steer the Hurricanes to a first Big Bash League title.

Literacy boost plea to improve student success

Literacy boost plea to improve student success

Literacy boost plea to improve student success

Literacy boost plea to improve student success

A review into a state's education system calls for a boost to literacy programs, a trial of a UK-style model grouping schools together and other measures.

Hobart Hurricanes dare to dream of maiden BBL title

Hobart Hurricanes dare to dream of maiden BBL title

Hobart Hurricanes dare to dream of maiden BBL title

Hobart Hurricanes dare to dream of maiden BBL title

The Hobart Hurricanes are just one win away from securing a maiden Big Bash League title, seven years after their last appearance in the decider.

Sixers' Henriques draws from 'good way' to lose

Sixers' Henriques draws from 'good way' to lose

Sixers' Henriques draws from 'good way' to lose

Sixers' Henriques draws from 'good way' to lose

Sydney Sixers skipper Moises Henriques is proud of his side's fight despite a loss in the first game of Big Bash League finals series.

Hurricanes hold out Sixers for Big Bash final spot

Hurricanes hold out Sixers for Big Bash final spot

Hurricanes hold out Sixers for Big Bash final spot

Hurricanes hold out Sixers for Big Bash final spot

The Hobart Hurricanes have qualified for the Big Bash League final and will have a shot at their first title after beating the Sydney Sixers by 12 runs.

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Second child dies after birthday house fire tragedy

A family, community and first responders are reeling after a tragic house fire killed two sisters, sparked during the elder's birthday celebrations.

Deadly home fire sparked during birthday celebrations

Neighbours have been praised for their bravery after trying to help during a house fire that killed a baby girl and left her sister fighting for life.

'Six-cess': Mitch Owen relishes Hurricanes opening move

Allrounder Mitch Owen's shift to opener has paid dividends for the Hobart Hurricanes as they gun for a spot in the Big Bash League final.

Baby girl dead, another child critical after house fire

A baby girl has died and another young child is fighting for life after a house fire in a suburban town.

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Ashes close to retained as Gardner makes history

A maiden international century by Ashleigh Gardner and five wickets to spinner Alana King has put Australia on the cusp of retaining the women's Ashes.

Australia mull dual leg-spin attack in third Ashes tie

An unexpectedly spin-friendly women's Ashes series has Australia considering tweaking their bowling line-up for the third ODI.

Hurricanes go top in BBL, end Renegades' finals hopes

Tim David hit a six in the last over to ensure Hobart's BBL win over the Melbourne Renegades, a result that puts the Hurricanes on top of the ladder.

Bryce Cotton heats up as Wildcats crush JackJumpers

Bryce Cotton has nailed seven of his first nine three-point attempts on the way to a match-winning 32-point haul in his team's win over the JackJumpers.

Safety concerns over Ninja Stadium dimensions in BBL

There are concerns proper safety guidelines were not followed at Ninja Stadium, when Hobart captain Nathan Ellis slid head-first into an LED advertising screen.

Rising American gets second title with Hobart win

McCartney Kessler will crack the top 50 for the first time after winning the Hobart WTA tennis title with a three-set win over former champion Elise Mertens.

Tim David smashes Thunder as Hurricanes extend streak

Hobart have stamped themselves genuine Big Bash League title contenders with a fifth straight win courtesy of a brutal unbeaten 68 from Tim David.

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