The Latest Breaking News from Hobart

Stranger 'tried to entice' year 3 student into car outside a Hobart primary school, principal says

Police are investigating what a principal says is a suspected attempted kidnapping, after an unknown man approached a primary school student in Hobart.

ABC News · Mar 10, 2023

Tasmanian government to push ahead with a 2,500-dwelling Skylands housing plan

Tasmania's Planning Minister will attempt to overrule a council's decision to reject a massive housing plan on Hobart's eastern shore — and it could come down to a line on a map — but neighbours say the minister has gone back on his word.

ABC News · Mar 9, 2023

Why can't the public drive up kunanyi Mt Wellington when it snows?

The snow has fallen on Hobart's mountain and all you want to do is get up there for a frolic and build a snowman with the kids — so why is the road almost always shut?

ABC News · Mar 8, 2023

Social housing proposal receives 31 objections as neighbours say it does not fit in the area

An appeal has been lodged against a social housing development in a Hobart suburb, with neighbours arguing it is poorly designed and does not fit in with the surrounding area.

ABC News · Mar 3, 2023

Kookaburras hammer Argentina in hockey's Pro League

The Kookaburras have defeated Argentina 3-0 in their latest Pro League match at the Tasmanian Hockey Centre in Hobart.

AAP · Mar 3, 2023

Cable car push hangs on as premier comes out swinging

The proponent behind a knocked-back proposal to build a cable car to the summit of kunanyi/Mt Wellington in Hobart say its remains committed to the project.

AAP · Mar 3, 2023

Daily struggle for homeless who have set up tents passed by pedestrians every morning at Hobart's Rivulet Park

On a regular weekday morning in Hobart, the city's popular Rivulet Park track is busy with pedestrians and cyclists — but few seem to have noticed the tents which have popped up in the trees.

ABC News · Mar 1, 2023

Spain too strong for Kookaburras in Tasmania

Spain have defeated the Kookaburras 4-2 in their FIH Pro League match at the Tasmanian Hockey Centre in Hobart.

AAP · Mar 1, 2023

RSL's cenotaph concerns over Hobart stadium plans

RSL Tasmania has voiced its opposition to a proposed $715m stadium project on the Hobart waterfront because of the impact it would have on the city's cenotaph.

AAP · Feb 28, 2023

Hockeyroos hold firm to post convincing 2-0 victory over Argentina

The Hockeyroos have jumped within three points of top spot in the FIH Pro League with an impressive 2-0 victory over Argentina in Hobart.

The New Daily · Feb 28, 2023