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AFL stadium opponents tip 'bitter chapter' ahead

AFL stadium opponents tip 'bitter chapter' ahead

The independent MPs who will decide the fate of the Hobart waterfront stadium say they are aware of the "generationally" significant call they will soon make.

Tigers roar to set up final-day Shield thriller

Tigers roar to set up final-day Shield thriller

Tigers roar to set up final-day Shield thriller

Tigers roar to set up final-day Shield thriller

Momentum has swung regularly on day three as visiting Western Australia were left needing 44 more runs with just two wickets in hand to beat Tasmania in Hobart.

Greens threaten Labor with preference power play

Greens threaten Labor with preference power play

Greens threaten Labor with preference power play

Greens threaten Labor with preference power play

Minister Murray Watt's approval of the North West Shelf gas extension looms large over a Greens move to withhold preferences from the Labor party.

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Anti-stadium leaders slam AFL's 'reckless overreach'

Anti-stadium leaders slam AFL's 'reckless overreach'

A collection of MPs and mayors are making a last-ditch appeal to the AFL to abandon its demands for a Hobart waterfront stadium.

Tiger opener blazes timely runs in Test reminder

Tiger opener blazes timely runs in Test reminder

Jake Weatherald has sent an authoritative reminder to Australian Test selectors with a blazing innings to catapult Tasmania into the box seat against WA.

Accountants, ombudsman lash tax office service

Accountants, ombudsman lash tax office service

The ATO has declined a Tax Ombudsman suggestion to re-route calls from accountants to experienced staff as pressures mount between tax agents and the agency.

Sweet NBL homecoming for Tasmania JackJumpers

Sweet NBL homecoming for Tasmania JackJumpers

The Tasmania JackJumpers have returned home and delivered an emphatic performance to beat the Sydney Kings by 16 points.

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Test hopefuls struggle, WA on top at tricky Bellerive

Test hopefuls struggle, WA on top at tricky Bellerive

Test hopefuls struggle, WA on top at tricky Bellerive

Test hopefuls struggle, WA on top at tricky Bellerive

Jake Weatherald and Cameron Bancroft both missed chance to apply pressure for Ashes selection as 14 wickets fell on the opening day in Hobart.

Albanese government flips on Pacific worker guarantee

Albanese government flips on Pacific worker guarantee

Albanese government flips on Pacific worker guarantee

Albanese government flips on Pacific worker guarantee

The coalition has welcomed a backflip from the federal government which gives employers more flexibility while employing short-term Pacific workers.

Who owns that company? Find out in 2028 for just $207m

Who owns that company? Find out in 2028 for just $207m

Who owns that company? Find out in 2028 for just $207m

Who owns that company? Find out in 2028 for just $207m

A new searchable company register list will allow the public to discover which people and firms own Australian companies.

JackJumpers play cards they're dealt on road in NBL

JackJumpers play cards they're dealt on road in NBL

JackJumpers play cards they're dealt on road in NBL

JackJumpers play cards they're dealt on road in NBL

The JackJumpers will finally return for a home game after four-straight road contests when they host Sydney, before jumping back on a plane to New Zealand.

Farmland value in reverse as economy tightens

Farmland value in reverse as economy tightens

Farmland value in reverse as economy tightens

Farmland value in reverse as economy tightens

Australian farmland values are down 3.8 per cent in the first half of 2025 - the first dip in over a decade - but there are some causes for optimism.

Early exposure to alcohol can lead kids to later harm

Early exposure to alcohol can lead kids to later harm

Early exposure to alcohol can lead kids to later harm

Early exposure to alcohol can lead kids to later harm

Parents toying with giving their child some wine or beer at family dinner could be increasing their chances of alcohol problems as adults.

Drug-driving MP's unusual reason for licence reprieve

Drug-driving MP's unusual reason for licence reprieve

Drug-driving MP's unusual reason for licence reprieve

Drug-driving MP's unusual reason for licence reprieve

A state MP who admitted drug-driving has had his licence suspended for six months, but he'll still be allowed back behind the wheel.

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Two killed as wild winds fell trees, cut power to homes

A falling tree has killed two people who were out in the open on a rural property as wild winds cut power to thousands of homes and damaged a hospital.

'Someone must know': $1m reward for murder cold case

Detectives have doubled a cash reward in the hope of cracking the 30-year unsolved murder of a young tourist on a picturesque beach.

Approval order for AFL stadium contains 153 pages

A draft order to approve construction of a contentious AFL stadium has been given to MPs ahead of a do-or-die vote in parliament on the $1.1 billion project.

'Immense damage' if new AFL stadium doesn't go ahead

A state government has defended its pet AFL stadium project after a damning report recommended the waterfront venue not go ahead.

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Weatherald makes more runs as Tassie draw Shield game

Tasmania opener Jake Weatherald scored a second fifty for the match as the Tigers comfortably batted for a Sheffield Shield draw against Queensland.

Searchers find no trace of elderly man lost in bushland

Crews have scoured swathes of bushland trying to find an elderly man who disappeared while trying to retrieve his bogged car.

'Irresponsible' to back stadium: MP ahead of key vote

A state government is poised to release its response to a damning planning report that recommended shelving plans for a divisive AFL stadium.

AFLW record falls as Roos march to 20th straight win

AFLW reigning premiers North Melbourne are closing in on an Australian rules record, having cruised past Sydney to register their 20th straight win.

'Once in a lifetime': delisted Swan joins Tassie Devils

Robbie Fox, who rose off Sydney's rookie list to play two AFL grand finals, has signed up to be part of Tasmania's inaugural VFL season.

Deadly hostel fire lighter lied about dead wife

A career criminal who torched a hostel and killed six backpackers made a "ploy for sympathy" when he told lies during sentencing for child sexual offences.

Wild deer 'failure': unexpected jump in feral numbers

Urgent action is needed to combat feral deer numbers after a survey reveals their numbers have increased and range has spread.

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