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Tasmania Devils reveal first VFLW signing

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'

Accused police officer killer's case 'complex'

Accused police officer killer's case 'complex'

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

Tasmania gets $5 million bonus to lure AFL talent

Tasmania gets $5 million bonus to lure AFL talent

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

'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

'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

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

'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.

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Vibrant memorial to kids lost in jumping castle tragedy

Vibrant memorial to kids lost in jumping castle tragedy

Vibrant memorial to kids lost in jumping castle tragedy

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

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

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

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

Stadium, AFL dream in the hands of independent MPs

Stadium, AFL dream in the hands of independent MPs

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.

Court shift for man accused of killing police officer

Court shift for man accused of killing police officer

Court shift for man accused of killing police officer

Court shift for man accused of killing police officer

The alleged killer of an experienced police officer at a rural property has appeared briefly in court, but is yet to enter a plea to a murder charge.

'Time of the essence': Devils respond to stadium report

'Time of the essence': Devils respond to stadium report

'Time of the essence': Devils respond to stadium report

'Time of the essence': Devils respond to stadium report

The Tasmania Devils have issued their first statement since a planning body lashed the proposed Macquarie Point stadium, recommending it shouldn't go ahead.

Owner, family to testify in Lehrmann 4WD-theft case

Owner, family to testify in Lehrmann 4WD-theft case

Owner, family to testify in Lehrmann 4WD-theft case

Owner, family to testify in Lehrmann 4WD-theft case

A host of witnesses are expected to be called as former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann fights allegations he stole a woman's four-wheel drive.

Developer's stark warning after critical stadium report

Developer's stark warning after critical stadium report

Developer's stark warning after critical stadium report

Developer's stark warning after critical stadium report

A day after a report recommended a divisive AFL stadium not go ahead, the project's developer has fired back with a warning over already rising costs.

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Buckley keen to coach Devils but stadium still in limbo

Nathan Buckley is keen to coach Tasmania's AFL team, but the state's planning commission has given the thumbs-down to a proposed Hobart stadium.

JackJumpers bracing for physical battle in NBL opener

New-look Tasmania and Melbourne line-ups will renew their clubs' tense rivalry in what is tipped to be a physical affair in the NBL season opener.

AFL stadium shouldn't be built: report's critical call

A crucial assessment of a stadium attached to a state's AFL dream has concluded the venue is too big for the site and shouldn't go ahead.

Shock nappy pants find sparks 'hitchhiker' pest alert

A major supermarket has removed certain nappy pants after a pack was found to contain a serious pest, sparking a warning about 'hitchhiker' insects.

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Buckley meets Devils ahead of crucial stadium report

Former Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley is firming by the day to be appointed inaugural coach of the Tasmania Devils and is holding more meetings with the club.

Officials placed hundreds of bets on races over years

An investigation has found racing stewards placed hundreds of bets on races, including some at events where they were officiating.

Museum kept and displayed human remains without consent

A university museum "inconceivably" kept autopsy remains for teaching and research without the permission of family and loved ones.

Media ban 'frustrates' convicted murderer on parole

Susan Neill-Fraser, who was found guilty of murdering her partner on their yacht, is challenging a parole condition preventing her from speaking to the media.

Premier pressed to reveal stadium cost before key vote

A contentious stadium tied to a state's AFL dream will head to a critical parliamentary vote after a planning assessment report is made public.

Devils reveal ex-Tiger as inaugural VFL coach

The Tasmania Devils have named a player with AFL experience as their VFL coach ahead of the club's entry into the second-tier competition.

Former BBL cricketer pleads not guilty to child abuse

An ex-Hobart Hurricanes and Tasmanian Tigers fast bowler has entered not guilty pleas to two charges of child sexual abuse.

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