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The Latest Breaking News from Tasmania

Emotions high as divisive AFL stadium gets green light

A divisive stadium which paves the way for Tasmania's AFL and AFLW teams has secured parliamentary approval, with one MP in tears as she confirmed her support.

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The labour of love breathing life back into palawa kani – the lost language of Lutruwita

Aboriginal children are being born in Tasmania today knowing the sounds of their ancient tongue. They are the first to do so for 150 years

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'Unique': WNBL unveils ninth team's name and logo

The Tasmania Jewels will become the ninth WNBL side, with the brand paying homage to a tiny creature and the state's landscape.

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Division and derision: how plans for an AFL stadium left Tasmania in pieces

Whatever parliamentarians decide this week, the acrimonious debate over the Macquarie Point plan in Hobart has been damaging

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Pro-stadium rally outpoints opposition ahead of vote

Fans and opponents of a new AFL stadium have held rallies on the same piece of turf ahead of a vote in parliament that will determine whether it goes ahead.

AAP

Dirty deal the death knell for forestry industry: Ley

New environment laws have sparked grave warnings for the Tasmanian forestry sector, but the government says a $300 million support package will safeguard jobs.

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State's credit rating fall 'politically embarrassing'

A leading agency has downgraded a state's credit rating, with an economist saying the move was a vote of no-confidence in a recent budget.

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'No fight, no plan': NSW slammed for Shield collapse

A former NSW coach and star has taken the Blues to task for an unexpected day-four collapse to hand Tasmania a thumping Sheffield Shield win.

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Chaudhary makes history with century for Tasmania

Nikhil Chaudhary has hit a maiden first-class century for Tasmania, with the Indian allrounder adding to NSW's pain during a long day in the field in Sydney.

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Jewell sparkles with ton to lift Tasmania against NSW

Caleb Jewell's 102 put Tasmania in a strong position at 2-196 in reply to NSW's 9-391 declared after day two of the Sheffield Shield clash at Cricket Central.

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JackJumpers make it three straight over Kings

The Tasmania JackJumpers have ended their losing slide and also the winning run of the Sydney Kings with a 23-point victory in Hobart.

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Confidence in shadow fix at proposed Hobart stadium

Cricket Tasmania and the state's government are confident they've found a solution to shadow problems at the proposed Macquarie Point stadium in Hobart.

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Patterson shines in strong NSW start to Shield clash

Kurtis Patterson has led the way with the bat as NSW made a strong start to their Sheffield Shield clash against Tasmania in Sydney.

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US star Doolittle shines as Wildcats defeat JackJumpers

A shooting masterclass from American Kristian Doolittle has steered the Perth Wildcats out of an early hole and to a 101-95 win over the Tasmania JackJumpers.

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Three-metre giant oarfish, ‘palace messenger’ of doom, washes up on Tasmanian beach

The enormous, serpentine fish, regarded in Japanese folklore as a herald of disaster, usually live deep below the surface and are only sighted when sick or dying

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New Aussie opener 'battle-hardened' for Ashes debut

Not able to get into Tasmania's Sheffield Shield team less than two years ago, Jake Weatherald will make his Test debut in Australia's Ashes opener in Perth.

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New data shows the ACT and Queensland economies are beating the rest of the nation

The Australian Capital Territory and Queensland have won bragging rights for having the fastest growing economies in Australia in 2024-25.

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'Extraordinary' remote river rescuer gets major award

A member of a rescue team that saved the life of a Lithuanian man in a remote river has been named Australian of the Year for Tasmania.

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Schools in Australia have closed over asbestos in play sand fears – here’s what you need to know

Tasmania and the ACT shut schools as recalls issued for products at large chainstores but consumer watchdog says risk to children is low

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State's bid for more cash in public hospital crisis fix

One state government is demanding more federal funding to fix overwhelmed public hospitals, but the health minister says a generous offer has already been made.

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Webster at home as Tigers win again, Stanlake fires

Beau Webster tuned up for a potential Ashes series debut with a steady hand as table-toppers Tasmania won a fifth-straight one-day cup clash.

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Bondi Sands recalls two sunscreens due to formulation concerns – as it happened

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'Swiss Army Knife' fires Sixers to win over JackJumpers

Adelaide took their foot off the gas in the second half but did enough to register a strong road win over the JackJumpers behind a dominant Zylan Cheatham.

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Lehrmann's bid for reporter restraining order dismissed

Bruce Lehrmann's quest for a restraining order against a Daily Mail reporter who allegedly stalked him in Tasmania has been dismissed in court.

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Southern lights seen across Australia amid severe solar storm

Phenomenon enjoyed from Victoria to New Zealand after a severe solar storm created perfect conditions

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