The Latest Breaking News from Hobart

Race to salvage Huntress after Sydney to Hobart competitor beached on Cape Barren Island

The race started well for Huntress, but a broken rudder, seasickness and the crew abandoning the yacht has ended with it wrecked on a "pristine and remote" beach.

ABC News · Jan 5, 2023

Murder charge after Tas escapee death

A Tasmanian man has been charged with murder after the body of an escaped prisoner was found outside a suburban Hobart home in an apparent shooting.

AAP · Jan 4, 2023

Man charged with murder over shooting of escaped prisoner Nicholas Scott in Granton, near Hobart

A 20-year-old man is charged with the murder of 26-year-old Nicholas Scott, who escaped prison custody at the Royal Hobart Hospital late on Monday night and was found shot dead hours later.

ABC News · Jan 4, 2023

Australian housing values were down 5.3 per cent in 2022. Here's what's happening in your area

Australian housing prices were down 5.3 per cent over 2022, marking the first time housing values have fallen over the calendar year since 2018. Here's how your region fared.

ABC News · Jan 2, 2023

Large hail stones damage cars as severe storms cross Tasmania

Authorities warn of potential flooding and damage from "giant hail" as thunderstorms roll across Tasmania.

ABC News · Jan 1, 2023

Retirees bring up Sydney to Hobart tail

The final boat in the Sydney to Hobart yacht race, sailed by a retired teacher and former nurse, has crossed the finish line after more than five days at sea.

AAP · Jan 1, 2023

After five days at sea, two retirees end Sydney to Hobart yacht race minutes before the New Year

Huge crowds of New Year's revellers on Hobart's waterfront gave sailors Kathy Veel, 70, and Bridget Canham, 62, a raucous reception as they crossed the Sydney to Hobart race line at 11:42pm.

ABC News · Jan 1, 2023

Maritimo dominates 50th Melbourne-Hobart

The Maritimo Racing team have won a swag of handicap categories in the 50th Melbourne to Hobart yacht race after taking out out line honours.

AAP · Dec 31, 2022

Thunder post huge BBL total to beat Hobart

The Sydney Thunder have staved off swashbuckling Hobart Hurricanes captain Matthew Wade and defended their 228-run total in Saturday's Big Bash League clash.

AAP · Dec 31, 2022

Elderly patients 'sedated to help them cope with days in emergency' amid Royal Hobart Hospital healthcare crisis

Staff in the emergency department at the Royal Hobart Hospital are doing their best, but are working in "awful conditions" in a system that is failing them, a doctor says.

ABC News · Dec 30, 2022