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'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

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

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

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

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

Buckley meets Devils ahead of crucial stadium report

Buckley meets Devils ahead of crucial stadium report

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

Officials placed hundreds of bets on races over years

Officials placed hundreds of bets on races over years

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

Museum kept and displayed human remains without consent

Museum kept and displayed human remains without consent

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

Media ban 'frustrates' convicted murderer on parole

Media ban 'frustrates' convicted murderer on parole

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

Premier pressed to reveal stadium cost before key vote

Premier pressed to reveal stadium cost before key vote

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

Devils reveal ex-Tiger as inaugural VFL coach

Devils reveal ex-Tiger as inaugural VFL coach

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

Former BBL cricketer pleads not guilty to child abuse

Former BBL cricketer pleads not guilty to child abuse

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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Devils' first chance for points with VFL, VFLW teams

The Tasmania Devils will join the VFL and VFLW competitions fulltime ahead of the club's entry into the AFL and also dangle a contract carrot for rookies.

'Every voice matters': JackJumpers name new captain

The Tasmania JackJumpers have revealed their next skipper, who'll become just the second player to lead the NBL franchise.

Junior doctors take unpaid overtime fight to court

Historic legal action against a state government has been launched by junior doctors who claim they haven't been paid entitled overtime.

Brawls erupt as protesters clash at immigration rallies

Demonstrators in headlocks and police using pepper spray to disperse crowds have marked a day of controversial rallies protesting migration in Australia.

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Devils bid to fast-track state league entry on AFL path

Tasmania's AFL bid remains contingent on a new stadium in Hobart, but the Devils are hopeful VFL inclusion next year can be a step in the right direction.

Labor needs to 'earn trust' after election hammering

A freshly minted state Labor opposition leader concedes his party needs to listen to voters after copping its worst election result in more than a century.

Antarctica's 'abrupt changes' spell climate warming

Sea ice loss and other indicators point to fast changes to Antarctica that will have troubling consequences for Australia and the rest of the world.

Labor axes leader after horror election, power-grab bid

A state Labor opposition leader has been replaced after an election defeat and a limp attempt to take minority power.

Cross bench lashes Labor as minority Libs retain power

The Greens and independents have criticised a state Labor party for failing to provide a viable governing option, leaving minority Liberals in power.

WNBL add Tasmanian club, push for 10-team comp

The WNBL has outlined plans for a 10-team competition, announcing the return of a Tasmanian franchise as the ninth to join next season.

Liberals cling to power as Greens thumb nose at Labor

A state's minority Liberal government will live on, with a Labor bid to get support from the cross bench falling flat.

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