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Latest news: Tasmania

Oh-shucks! Fishing net thwarts SA boat's Sydney-Hobart

Oh-shucks! Fishing net thwarts SA boat's Sydney-Hobart

South Australian two-hander Inukshuk has been forced to retire from the Sydney to Hobart after an unfortunate run-in with a fishing net.

Tight at top as Syd-Hob fleet braces for bumpy night

Tight at top as Syd-Hob fleet braces for bumpy night

Tight at top as Syd-Hob fleet braces for bumpy night

Tight at top as Syd-Hob fleet braces for bumpy night

A handful of boats had already retired as line-honours favourite Master Lock Comanche led the Sydney to Hobart fleet into the first night of racing.

Breakers work overtime for crucial NBL victory

Breakers work overtime for crucial NBL victory

Breakers work overtime for crucial NBL victory

Breakers work overtime for crucial NBL victory

The Breakers beat the JackJumpers in overtime to snap a three-game NBL losing streak and ensure they didn't fall well off the pace of sixth-placed Tasmania.

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Mystery, frustration for last-minute Syd-Hob scratching

Mystery, frustration for last-minute Syd-Hob scratching

The crew of Sydney to Hobart yacht Yendys are baffled as to how one of her two backstays could have snapped only minutes before the starting gun on Boxing Day.

The identical twins sailing in a 14th Syd-Hob together

The identical twins sailing in a 14th Syd-Hob together

There's no one Marc Ryckmans would rather sail alongside in the Sydney to Hobart than his identical twin brother Louis.

Chris dares to dream after AFL legend's words of wisdom

Chris dares to dream after AFL legend's words of wisdom

Some words of wisdom from the late Frank Costa are inspiring Ambition co-skipper Chris Dare ahead of the 2025 Sydney to Hobart yacht race.

Is Syd-Hob's greatest yacht returning better than ever?

Is Syd-Hob's greatest yacht returning better than ever?

The yacht formerly known as Wild Oats XI is returning to the Sydney to Hobart after undergoing significant modifications and a rebrand.

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Patient Pole's seven-year wait for Sydney-Hobart return

Patient Pole's seven-year wait for Sydney-Hobart return

Patient Pole's seven-year wait for Sydney-Hobart return

Patient Pole's seven-year wait for Sydney-Hobart return

Przemyslaw Tarnacki's seven-year wait to race the Sydney to Hobart for a second time is now over, with the Polish sailor ready to skipper a "beast" of a boat.

'Point to prove' as Doolittle torches JackJumpers

'Point to prove' as Doolittle torches JackJumpers

'Point to prove' as Doolittle torches JackJumpers

'Point to prove' as Doolittle torches JackJumpers

Perth have notched a crucial win in Tasmania behind an offensive masterclass from import Kristian Doolittle, who roared back to form with 30 points.

Australians fleeing south to escape climate extremes

Australians fleeing south to escape climate extremes

Australians fleeing south to escape climate extremes

Australians fleeing south to escape climate extremes

Australians are already on the move due to climate change, with one state the number one choice for those seeking relief from heat, floods and fires.

Youth escapees involved in alleged carjacking

Youth escapees involved in alleged carjacking

Youth escapees involved in alleged carjacking

Youth escapees involved in alleged carjacking

A group of teenagers are back in custody after allegedly stabbing a worker and escaping from a youth detention centre in a stolen car.

Acid spill to be washed down drains after evacuation

Acid spill to be washed down drains after evacuation

Acid spill to be washed down drains after evacuation

Acid spill to be washed down drains after evacuation

An acid spill, which forced an emergency warning and the brief evacuation of a primary school, has been diluted and flushed down drains into a river.

Dispute over alleged cop killer's court attendance

Dispute over alleged cop killer's court attendance

Dispute over alleged cop killer's court attendance

Dispute over alleged cop killer's court attendance

There are conflicting views about whether a man accused of the shooting murder of a veteran police officer should appear in court in person.

List, draft concessions for AFLW Devils revealed

List, draft concessions for AFLW Devils revealed

List, draft concessions for AFLW Devils revealed

List, draft concessions for AFLW Devils revealed

The AFL commission has released list build rules and concessions for the Tasmania Devils women's team ahead of their entry in 2028.

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Hurricanes open title defence with tight Sydney win

The Hobart Hurricanes have held their nerve to beat the Sydney Thunder with one ball remaining in a re-match of last season's Big Bash League decider.

Warner out for Hurricanes-Thunder BBL final rematch

The Hurricanes and Thunder are gearing up to start their BBL campaigns with a rematch of the final, but Sydney will be without veteran opener David Warner.

Negligent truck driver avoids jail for deadly crash

A truck driver who had methamphetamine in his system when he caused a crash that killed an elderly couple had previously been in trouble for drug driving.

Tiny forests sow seeds of big biodiversity impact

As the number of tiny forests grows across Australia, one biodiversity champion has laid down regional roots with a first Pacific planting.

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Fairytale finish as Hurricanes add to trophy cabinet

The Hobart Hurricanes trophy cabinet has a new addition, after a maiden WBBL triumph in the final 20-over game of their veteran skipper Elyse Villani.

Hobart Hurricanes power to maiden WBBL trophy

Lizelle Lee's unbeaten 77 has powered the Hobart Hurricanes to a dominant win over the Perth Scorchers and their first WBBL title in front of their home fans.

Phone clue in two-year search for missing tourist

Police have revealed a major update in the search for missing Belgian tourist Celine Cremer, who disappeared in 2023.

Negotiator Mack a big deal in Perth WBBL final bid

Katie Mack negotiated moves to two separate teams on either side of Australia for this summer -- and it could end up helping Perth to the WBBL title.

Rest or runs? Contrasting roads to WBBL decider

The Hobart Hurricanes and Perth Scorchers will go head-to-head for a chance to lift the WBBL trophy, with both teams taking different routes to get there.

Smoke signal to mainland as fire threatens coastal town

Water bombers and ground crews are battling a wild fire that has prompted dozens to evacuate and the destruction of at least two homes.

Jumping castle inquest 'open to different findings'

A coroners court has provided a significant update on preparations for an inquest into the deaths of six primary school children in a jumping castle accident.

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