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Hawks remain alive in NBL after beating JackJumpers

Hawks remain alive in NBL after beating JackJumpers

The Illawarra Hawks' title defence remains alive - just barely - after notching a 10-point win over the injury-hit Tasmania JackJumpers in Hobart

Two dead, more casualties feared in NZ landslips

Two dead, more casualties feared in NZ landslips

Two dead, more casualties feared in NZ landslips

Two dead, more casualties feared in NZ landslips

At least two people have died after record rainfall and flooding caused landslips on New Zealand's North Island.

'Right call' on Maxwell in Stars' rain-hit finals loss

'Right call' on Maxwell in Stars' rain-hit finals loss

'Right call' on Maxwell in Stars' rain-hit finals loss

'Right call' on Maxwell in Stars' rain-hit finals loss

The Melbourne Stars have explained some tactical choices after a narrow elimination Big Bash League final loss to the Hobart Hurricanes.

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Hurricanes stay alive, beat Stars in tense BBL final

Hurricanes stay alive, beat Stars in tense BBL final

The Hobart Hurricanes have beaten the Melbourne Stars by three runs in a rain-hit elimination Big Bash League final.

Sam Harper nets Big Bash League season award

Sam Harper nets Big Bash League season award

Sam Harper has continued his strong white-ball form with the Melbourne Stars wicketkeeper being named the Big Bash League player of the season.

Hobart skipper Ellis to miss do-or-die Big Bash final

Hobart skipper Ellis to miss do-or-die Big Bash final

The Hobart Hurricanes will be without quick and captain Nathan Ellis for their elimination Big Bash League final against the Melbourne Stars.

Disability care breaches prompt million-dollar fine

Disability care breaches prompt million-dollar fine

The Federal Court has imposed a $1.1 million penalty on a disability not-for-profit for breaking reporting laws and failing to provide proper care.

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Businessman fined for Aboriginal relic interference

Businessman fined for Aboriginal relic interference

Businessman fined for Aboriginal relic interference

Businessman fined for Aboriginal relic interference

A businessman's interference with Aboriginal relics during land clearing didn't involve damage but he should have known of their presence, a court was told.

Italian qualifier battles nausea to claim Hobart crown

Italian qualifier battles nausea to claim Hobart crown

Italian qualifier battles nausea to claim Hobart crown

Italian qualifier battles nausea to claim Hobart crown

Elisabetta Cocciaretto has won the Hobart International, with the Italian qualifier beating highly rated 18-year-old and third seed Iva Jovic in the final.

Aussie wildcard's Hobart run ended by gun teenager

Aussie wildcard's Hobart run ended by gun teenager

Aussie wildcard's Hobart run ended by gun teenager

Aussie wildcard's Hobart run ended by gun teenager

Wildcard Taylah Preston has gone down in the Hobart semi-finals to third seed Iva Jovic, ending her streak of upsets at the Australian Open lead-up tournament.

Aussie wildcard Preston stuns former slam winner

Aussie wildcard Preston stuns former slam winner

Aussie wildcard Preston stuns former slam winner

Aussie wildcard Preston stuns former slam winner

Taylah Preston has claimed the biggest scalp of her young career, beating Hobart top seed and former US Open champion Emma Raducanu in straight sets.

'Not doom and gloom': Hurricanes ponder shock BBL loss

'Not doom and gloom': Hurricanes ponder shock BBL loss

'Not doom and gloom': Hurricanes ponder shock BBL loss

'Not doom and gloom': Hurricanes ponder shock BBL loss

The Hobart Hurricanes are staying positive after a horror loss to the Brisbane Heat and missed opportunity to guarantee top spot on on the BBL ladder.

Labuschagne 'annoyance' crucial in miracle Heat win

Labuschagne 'annoyance' crucial in miracle Heat win

Labuschagne 'annoyance' crucial in miracle Heat win

Labuschagne 'annoyance' crucial in miracle Heat win

The partnership-breaking ability of Marnus Labuschagne proved key in Brisbane's remarkable Big Bash League win over Hobart, captain Usman Khawaja says.

Heat steal remarkable final-over win over Hurricanes

Heat steal remarkable final-over win over Hurricanes

Heat steal remarkable final-over win over Hurricanes

Heat steal remarkable final-over win over Hurricanes

The Brisbane Heat have pulled off an unlikely final-over victory over the Hobart Hurricanes which keeps them firmly in the race for a spot in the top four.

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Wildcard Preston makes maiden quarters with upset win

Wildcard Taylah Preston has pulled off a second upset at the Hobart International to make the quarter-finals of a top-level event for the first time.

Venus Williams excited for Open after Hobart exit

Veteran Venus Williams has lost in the opening round of the Hobart International, with the 45-year-old wildcard turning her sights to an Australian Open return.

Guns and ammo haul seized in random police inspection

An elderly man is facing multiple weapons charges after police found guns stored in a car, a stolen rifle and hundreds of kilograms of ammunition in a shed.

Aussie rookie scores career-best win in Hobart

Taylah Preston has made the most of a wildcard for the Hobart International, with the 20-year-old upsetting world No.40 Jessica Bouzas Maneiro in straight sets.

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Road rage potentially sparked shooting incident: police

A man is facing a range of charges after a teenager was shot in the back at a suburban home in an incident police say could be linked to road rage.

'Winning knows no age': Venus back in Australia

Seven-time grand slam winner Venus Williams is preparing in Hobart ahead of her 22nd Australian Open, where she well break an age record.

Quicks, Owen fire as Hurricanes humble Strikers

The Adelaide Strikers have crumbled with the bat in a heavy loss to the Hobart Hurricanes who were spearheaded by fast men Riley Meredith and Nathan Ellis.

Young pair get Australian Open lead-up wildcards

Two Australian rookies have been granted wildcards for the Hobart International ahead of the first grand slam of the year in Melbourne.

Third quad bike death in a week prompts law scrutiny

Quad bike laws could be tightened in one state after several deaths in a matter of days, including a teenager who was on holidays.

Harmless 'pink sludge' not linked to salmon farming

A peak salmon farming body has taken a shot at environmentalists after testing revealed a "pink sludge" found a beach has no known links to aquaculture.

Career-best Magnay shines as JackJumpers topple United

Tasmania JackJumpers skipper Will Magnay has starred at both ends of the floor as his side beat Melbourne United 84-75 in front of a home crowd.

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