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'Drunken' couple in court after alleged Jetstar assault

'Drunken' couple in court after alleged Jetstar assault

A couple have been arrested after allegedly becoming intoxicated on a domestic Jetstar flight and a passenger was assaulted outside the aeroplane's toilet.

Tim David blasts Hobart Hurricanes to four in a row

Tim David blasts Hobart Hurricanes to four in a row

Tim David blasts Hobart Hurricanes to four in a row

Tim David blasts Hobart Hurricanes to four in a row

The Hobart Hurricanes have beaten the Adelaide Strikers by five wickets on the back of a stunning unbeaten 62 from Tim David, which included six sixes.

JackJumpers' winning streak snapped at eight by Phoenix

JackJumpers' winning streak snapped at eight by Phoenix

JackJumpers' winning streak snapped at eight by Phoenix

JackJumpers' winning streak snapped at eight by Phoenix

South East Melbourne have scored an important 14-point victory over the JackJumpers in Hobart, with Matt Hurt scoring 20 points and Jordan Hunter 17.

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'An inch, and we were gone': bridge disaster remembered

'An inch, and we were gone': bridge disaster remembered

As Hobart marks the 50th anniversary of the Tasman Bridge collapse, its most famous survivor and a historian recount the night the deadly disaster unfolded.

Ellis-less Hurricanes humble Sixers in Big Bash

Ellis-less Hurricanes humble Sixers in Big Bash

The Sydney Sixers have suffered their first loss of the BBL season, going down by 50 runs to the Hobart Hurricanes who were without skipper Nathan Ellis.

'Forever our crew': Sydney to Hobart sailors remembered

'Forever our crew': Sydney to Hobart sailors remembered

Wreaths and flowers been placed at a dock during a memorial for two sailors who died in the Sydney to Hobart yacht race.

Crews accept Sydney to Hobart risks: veteran sailor

Crews accept Sydney to Hobart risks: veteran sailor

Sailors in the Sydney to Hobart accept the risks of racing, according to a veteran competitor who has been involved in two deadly events.

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Inclusive Sydney to Hobart yacht crew 'make waves'

Inclusive Sydney to Hobart yacht crew 'make waves'

Inclusive Sydney to Hobart yacht crew 'make waves'

Inclusive Sydney to Hobart yacht crew 'make waves'

A custom-built yacht part-crewed by people living with a disability has finished the Sydney to Hobart yacht race and hopes to spread a positive message.

JackJumpers end 2024 with eight straight NBL wins

JackJumpers end 2024 with eight straight NBL wins

JackJumpers end 2024 with eight straight NBL wins

JackJumpers end 2024 with eight straight NBL wins

The Tasmania JackJumpers have made it eight straight NBL wins with a nine-point home victory over the Brisbane Bullets.

Celestial V70 beats 'nuclear' weather for Syd-Hob win

Celestial V70 beats 'nuclear' weather for Syd-Hob win

Celestial V70 beats 'nuclear' weather for Syd-Hob win

Celestial V70 beats 'nuclear' weather for Syd-Hob win

The Tattersall Cup has been awarded to NSW yacht Celestial V70 as the overall winner of the tragedy-marred Sydney to Hobart race.

Tribute plans for killed Sydney to Hobart sailors

Tribute plans for killed Sydney to Hobart sailors

Tribute plans for killed Sydney to Hobart sailors

Tribute plans for killed Sydney to Hobart sailors

Sydney to Hobart organisers are hoping to hold tributes to the two sailors who died at sea on the opening day of the 2024 yacht race.

Bushwalker deaths and rescue prompts safety warning

Bushwalker deaths and rescue prompts safety warning

Bushwalker deaths and rescue prompts safety warning

Bushwalker deaths and rescue prompts safety warning

Police are warning bushwalkers to be prepared before they set out on their treks after two men died in separate incidents and another pair needed to be rescued.

'Sombre' LawConnect wins Sydney to Hobart line honours

'Sombre' LawConnect wins Sydney to Hobart line honours

'Sombre' LawConnect wins Sydney to Hobart line honours

'Sombre' LawConnect wins Sydney to Hobart line honours

LawConnect has claimed back-to-back line honours in the Sydney to Hobart yacht race, which has been marred by the death of two competitors.

Overboard Sydney to Hobart sailor 'on last breath'

Overboard Sydney to Hobart sailor 'on last breath'

Overboard Sydney to Hobart sailor 'on last breath'

Overboard Sydney to Hobart sailor 'on last breath'

A Sydney to Hobart competitor who was thrown overboard during a rough night of sailing has described being pinned underwater on the side of his yacht.

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Deaths rock Sydney to Hobart, LawConnect leads fleet

Supermaxi LawConnect is in pole position to claim line honours in a Sydney to Hobart yacht race marred by the deaths of two competitors in rough weather.

Investigation promised after Sydney-Hobart deaths

The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia has promised a thorough investigation into the two deaths that took place on the first night of the 2024 Sydney to Hobart.

JackJumpers maintain impressive Christmas Day run

The Tasmania JackJumpers have celebrated Christmas Day at home with a win over the New Zealand Breakers for a seventh-straight NBL victory.

Owen's ton powers Hurricanes to BBL win over Perth

Hobart opener Mitch Owen has blasted his maiden BBL century to power the Hurricanes to a confidence-boosting win over the Perth Scorchers.

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Choc-a-block: Cadbury waste knocks out sewage plant

Industrial waste from a chocolate factory has killed the effluent-eating bacteria at a sewage plant, closing beaches along a major river.

Hillcrest families launch class action against state

Families of the children killed and hurt in Tasmania's Hillcrest Primary School jumping castle tragedy have launched a class action.

Captain collaborator aims for first Hobart BBL title

Quick Nathan Ellis will lead the Hobart Hurricanes for a second season in the Big Bash League, admitting he's still learning the role on the fly.

Long goodbye for beloved monkey troop over health fears

Breeding of a macaque monkey troop in a popular heritage park will be prevented amid concerns over inbreeding and the primates' long-term health.

Alleged police killing of fugitive 'complete nonsense'

An inquest is examining the death of a wanted man whose body was found in a burnt-out car following a police pursuit in bushland.

Bass Strait wind farm zone pushed further offshore

An offshore zone for developing wind farms in Bass Strait has been formally declared by the federal government but is smaller than originally proposed.

'Living nightmare': mother pays tribute to killed baby

A 26-year-old man is awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty to the manslaughter of a 10-month-old boy he shook and dropped in a cot.

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