The Latest Breaking News from Hobart

Gunston shines, Hawks thump Roos in AFL

Five goals from Jack Gunston on return has helped Hawthorn to a 46-point win over AFL strugglers North Melbourne in Hobart.

AAP · Jul 23, 2022

Western Bulldogs score upset win over AFL premiers Melbourne as Brisbane Lions, Geelong enjoy victories

Jamarra Ugle-Hagan shows off his outstanding potential with a five-goal haul in the Bulldogs' thrilling upset victory over the defending premiers, while the Lions and Cats also enjoy wins.

ABC News · Jul 23, 2022

Ponting picks Vaughan for Hobart BBL job

Having failed to land Justin Langer for the role, Ricky Ponting has chosen Jeff Vaughan as the head coach of the Hobart Hurricanes for the next three BBLs.

AAP · Jul 22, 2022

Polar blast: Tasmania blanketed in snow as cold snap hits south-east Australia

Sub-zero temperatures expected to remain for rest of the week, with severe frosts hitting parts of Victoria

The Guardian - AU · Jul 18, 2022

Snow falls 'nearly to sea level' at Hobart as Tasmania braces for further chilly nights

Snow settles in some of Hobart's suburbs, reaching down as low as 150 metres, with more chilly nights on the way for the state.

ABC News · Jul 17, 2022

Tasmanian developer faces court over alleged destruction of heritage-listed property

The Deputy Chief Magistrate asks Hobart City Council if he would need council permission to "prune a rose" in his own garden, during a court case about the alleged destruction of a heritage property.

ABC News · Jul 14, 2022

Airbnb suspends short-stay 'party house' of notorious Tasmanian sex offender Shane Farmer

Convicted rapist Shane Farmer, once labelled Tasmania's worst sex offender by a former top prosecutor, has had his Airbnb account suspended as he attempts to win council approval to convert his inner Hobart property into visitor accommodation.

ABC News · Jul 7, 2022

A bitter winter and nowhere else to go: Hobart housing crisis forcing people to live in tents

A rise in short-stay accommodation, a lack of public housing and an influx of new residents has led to the city being rated the worst in Australia for rental affordability

The Guardian - AU · Jul 2, 2022

Thousands across Australia demonstrate in solidarity with US protesters after abortion access ruling

In the wake of the Roe v Wade ruling in the US being overturned, protesters in cities across Australia say they will fight any attempts to wind back reproductive rights.

ABC News · Jul 2, 2022

Almost 50pc of Hobart's short-stay accommodation used to be long-term rentals, report finds

Greater Hobart is "overloaded" with short-term rentals, making up 5.65 per cent of the area's residential rental market, a report finds.

ABC News · Jul 1, 2022