The Latest Breaking News from Hobart

Small piece of Tasmania to be gifted to Princess Mary

The Tasmanian government has gifted Denmark's Prince Frederik and Princess Mary a specially crafted pine table ahead of the couple becoming King and Queen.

AAP · Jan 12, 2024

Saville beats China's Zhu to keep Hobart dream alive

Local hope Daria Saville has booked a berth against top seed Elise Mertens in the Hobart International semi-finals after a battling three-set win over Zhu Lin.

AAP · Jan 11, 2024

Saville knocks out grand slam winner ahead of Open

Australia's Daria Saville has claimed her biggest victory since returning from a knee injury, beating former Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin in Hobart.

AAP · Jan 10, 2024

Man in custody over suspicious fatal house fire

Police have taken a man into custody after a body was found following a suspicious house fire in Hobart.

AAP · Jan 4, 2024

Spycatcher scandal: newly released documents from the Thatcher era reveal the changing nature of government secrecy

I grew up in Tasmania in the 1980s. The capital city, Hobart, had a bit of a “living at the edge of the world” feeling in those days. It seemed about as far away from anywhere as you could get. So, I remember the thrill when the first hints of…

The Conversation · Jan 4, 2024

How does a woman from Hobart end up a Danish Queen? Everything you need to know about Mary

When Queen Margrethe abdicates on 14 January, Crown Prince Frederik will become King Frederik X, and Mary Donaldson will become Queen of Denmark

The Guardian - AU · Jan 3, 2024

Feline good: ordinary moggie Oli finishes Sydney-Hobart

The final boat has crossed the finish line in the Sydney to Hobart yacht race, skippered by Bob Williams who was joined on board by his cat Oli.

AAP · Jan 3, 2024

McDermott fires on return as Hurricanes thrash Thunder

A Ben McDermott half-century has guided the Hobart Hurricanes to a convincing seven-wicket Big Bash League win over the Sydney Thunder.

AAP · Jan 1, 2024

Watson sails Sydney to Hobart for special cause

Around-the-world sailor Jessica Watson has raised awareness about the importance of blood pressure checks during the Sydney to Hobart yacht race.

AAP · Dec 31, 2023

Peccadillo and Alien take out Melbourne-Hobart honours

Peccadillo, the only multihull in the Melbourne to Hobart yacht race fleet, has won line honours, while Alien has won the overall race for a record fourth time.

AAP · Dec 30, 2023