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

'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

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

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

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

'Morally worthless' pedophile teacher jailed

'Morally worthless' pedophile teacher jailed

'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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Webster at home as Tigers win again, Stanlake fires

Webster at home as Tigers win again, Stanlake fires

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

Questions about Australia's deepest lake answered

Questions about Australia's deepest lake answered

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.

Aussies net opening day victory in BJK Cup play-offs

Aussies net opening day victory in BJK Cup play-offs

Aussies net opening day victory in BJK Cup play-offs

Aussies net opening day victory in BJK Cup play-offs

Australia got their Billie Jean King Cup play-off campaign to a successful start, with two straight sets singles victories over Portugal.

'Swiss Army Knife' fires Sixers to win over JackJumpers

'Swiss Army Knife' fires Sixers to win over JackJumpers

'Swiss Army Knife' fires Sixers to win over JackJumpers

'Swiss Army Knife' fires Sixers to win over JackJumpers

Adelaide took their foot off the gas in the second half but did enough to register a strong road win over the JackJumpers behind a dominant Zylan Cheatham.

Stadium passes first debate, bigger test to come

Stadium passes first debate, bigger test to come

Stadium passes first debate, bigger test to come

Stadium passes first debate, bigger test to come

An order to build an AFL stadium has passed one house of Tasmania's parliament, with the premier saying the project is an opportunity the state can't lose.

Australia happy to be favourites for BJK Cup play-offs

Australia happy to be favourites for BJK Cup play-offs

Australia happy to be favourites for BJK Cup play-offs

Australia happy to be favourites for BJK Cup play-offs

Australia's tennis stars are confident of progressing out of this weekend's play-offs in Hobart to be a chance of winning the Billie Jean King Cup in 2026.

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Lehrmann's bid for reporter restraining order dismissed

Bruce Lehrmann's quest for a restraining order against a Daily Mail reporter who allegedly stalked him in Tasmania has been dismissed in court.

Webster stars but Tassie go down to SA in Shield

Australia's incumbent Test No.6 Beau Webster has taken eight wickets in Tasmania's Sheffield Shield defeat to reigning champions South Australia.

Crucial politicians air AFL stadium cost worries

Ahead of a do-or-die vote on approval for a contentious stadium, a pair of key independent politicians have flagged issues with the project's price tag.

Optus reports improved customer base prior to outages

Optus has posted improved financials and a growing customer base in the six-month period leading up to catastrophic triple-zero failures.

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Webster takes five on tough day for his Test chances

Beau Webster has done everything in his power to keep his Test spot, taking five wickets for Tasmania against South Australia in the Sheffield Shield.

Apology for body parts being kept without consent

A formal apology will be provided after revelations a museum had kept 177 human specimens over decades without the consent of families.

Father's quad bike modifications blamed for fatal crash

A coroner has issued a safety reminder about the dangers of do-it-yourself quad bike modifications after a 16-year-old boy died in a rural crash.

Tasmania's Test contenders fail to fire in Hobart

Test hopefuls Jake Weatherald and Beau Webster have failed in the Sheffield Shield for Tasmania as Australia squad member Brendan Doggett starred for SA.

Prather keeps cool as Bullets edge out JackJumpers

The JackJumpers have lost another tight home game, Brisbane star Casey Prather the difference with some clutch, final-minute plays.

Tas treasurer defends 'right-sizing' public sector cuts

Tasmania's public service must be cut back to pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels to help curb ballooning debt, the state's treasurer says.

Lehrmann risks court's ire with no doctor's certificate

Bruce Lehrmann and lawyer Zali Burrows are yet to provide medical evidence why the 30-year-old did not appear before a Tasmanian court on car theft charges.

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