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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.

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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.

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

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

'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

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.

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

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

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

'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.

Weatherald makes more runs as Tassie draw Shield game

Weatherald makes more runs as Tassie draw Shield game

Weatherald makes more runs as Tassie draw Shield game

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

Searchers find no trace of elderly man lost in bushland

Searchers find no trace of elderly man lost in bushland

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

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

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

'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 record falls as Roos march to 20th straight win

AFLW record falls as Roos march to 20th straight win

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

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

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

'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

Deadly hostel fire lighter lied about dead wife

Deadly hostel fire lighter lied about dead wife

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.

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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.

Tasmania Devils reveal first VFLW signing

The Tasmania Devils have announced their maiden VFLW signing, a player who has experience at AFLW level with the Swans and Bulldogs.

Accused police officer killer's case 'complex'

A man who allegedly shot a veteran police constable at a rural property has appeared in court on charges of murder, attempted murder and aggravated assault.

Tasmania gets $5 million bonus to lure AFL talent

The AFL has unveiled a range of salary cap and list concessions for the Tasmania Devils ahead of their entry into the league in 2028.

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'Unprepared' hikers rescued after bushwalker dies

A bushwalker is dead and others have been rescued from a remote national park after a group of Chinese nationals "not prepared" for conditions got into trouble.

'Bad faith' public servants chased for state legal fees

Public servants who didn't act in "good faith" when giving evidence at a child sexual abuse inquiry need to pay back tens of thousands of dollars in legal fees.

Leader critical as state MPs approve their own pay rise

A pay rise for parliamentarians has drawn a rebuke from the premier who says the figure should be in line with public service hikes and community expectations.

'Like a train': remote earthquake biggest in decades

An early morning "train-like" earthquake has been felt across a state, but no damage to homes or hydro electricity infrastructure has been reported.

Vibrant memorial to kids lost in jumping castle tragedy

Life will be celebrated by a memorial to six children killed in a freak accident, with the permanent space for activity and reflection intended to be "joyous".

Appeal decision for couple who killed former son-in-law

A court has delivered its decision in the appeal of a couple who were found guilty of murdering their former son-in-law in the driveway of his rural home.

Stadium, AFL dream in the hands of independent MPs

Tasmania's Labor opposition has confirmed its support for the Macquarie Point AFL stadium, ahead of a parliamentary vote that will decide its fate.

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