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Giant rubber plant growing in Hobart stairwell could be 'world's biggest', fans say

This late-50s building, with its seven-storey glass stairwell, contains what some argue is the world's biggest indoor plant.

ABC News

Search on for prison escapee in Tasmania

The search for a missing prisoner has entered its second day in Hobart with police concerned the man has experience living in the bush.

AAP

Tasmania set to bid for 2026 Commonwealth Games

Hobart and Launceston could host the 2026 Commonwealth Games under a bold bid to take the athletic showpiece to Tasmania.

ABC News

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Black Tuesday 1967 bushfire legacy lives on in fire trail upgrade on Hobart's kunanyi/Mt Wellington

The bushfire tragedy of 1967 looms large over Tasmania and it is hoped "lessons learned" — including the importance of fire breaks on the mountain range behind Hobart — will help stop it happening again.

ABC News

Brave Fremantle finally beaten in AFLW

The travel-weary Fremantle Dockers couldn't overcome the loss of key leader Kiara Bowers and succumbed by 10 points to North Melbourne in AFLW in Hobart

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Hobart's first Aboriginal walking tour exposes the city's 'true history' of Black War and atrocities

Recreating the walk Aboriginal resistance members made towards Government House in Hobart/nipaluna, a new tour hopes to shed light on a controversial history.

ABC News

Breakers stun Hawks in NBL upset

The New Zealand Breakers have found their best form of the NBL season to leave the Illawarra Hawks shellshocked after a 90-67 drubbing in Hobart.

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Aged Care Services Minister Richard Colbeck defends going to cricket instead of a COVID committee

Richard Colbeck says he has to "live with" his decision to attend the Ashes in Hobart instead of a COVID committee hearing into the Omicron spread in aged care homes.

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Richard Colbeck defends skipping aged care Covid inquiry for ‘significant’ Test match in Hobart

Aged care minister insists he worked on portfolio duties ‘all through that weekend’ in mid-January when he was at Ashes cricket for three days

The Guardian - AU

Hobart's higher petrol prices and construction costs reflected in CPI figures

While the consumer price index rose 1.3 per cent nationally, in Hobart the increase was 2.2 per cent, partly driven by higher fuel prices and construction costs.

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Icebreaker returns from Antarctica

Australia's new icebreaker, the RSV Nuyina, has returned to Hobart following its maiden Antarctic voyage discovering an underwater canyon and mountain

AAP

Trial for e-scooters in Hobart should be paused amid injuries and 'deep concerns', two councillors say

Council data reveals over a hundred warnings and a number of outright bans on riders have been imposed since the trial of rental e-scooters began in Tasmania — with two city councillors saying they want the risks assessed before someone gets seriously hurt.

ABC News

‘We are tearing open that wound’: the First Nations artists reclaiming Tasmania

For the island’s Mona Foma festival, public spaces ‘dripping in colonialism’ have been disrupted with screams, violence and truth

The Guardian - AU

Tasmanian bushfire season pushes later due to La Niña, with conditions primed for catastrophe

One effect of La Niña is the later Tasmanian fire season; another effect is it has added to the fuel load — and that is deeply worrying, with many seeming to forget the disasters of the past, one fire expert says.

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I’ve spent enough time on the bench – Sam Billings keen to kick on with England

Billings made his Test debut in Hobart before jetting off to Barbados to link-up with the T20 squad.

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Phoenix dominate JackJumpers in NBL

A dominant third quarter display has helped the South East Melbourne Phoenix record their fourth NBL win of the season, beating Tasmania 76-63 in Hobart.

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Hobart's Salamanca Markets celebrate 50 years

For 50 years, come rain, hail or shine, the Salamanca Market would go on. Then along came COVID — but that too has been pushed aside and the tradition continues.

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Maxwell smashes Hobart, BBL record books

Glenn Maxwell smashed an unbeaten 154 for the highest score in a BBL match as the Melbourne Stars also rewrote the record books with their 2-273 against Hobart.

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Daily Mirror

Graham Thorpe could be 'axed' by England for role in booze session after dire Ashes tour

England's dismal Ashes campaign ended on a sour note after police were called to break up a post-series drinking session at a hotel in Hobart, that included Joe Root, James Anderson, Nathan Lyon, Travis Head and Alex Carey - as well as Graham Thorpe

ABC News

Man charged over fatal shooting in Bridgewater, in Hobart's north

A 23-year-old man has been charged with murder after a fatal shooting in Hobart's north on Monday.

The Guardian - UK

Ashes 2021-22: our writers’ end-of-series awards

Pat Cummins shone as Australia captain, Scott Boland and Cameron Green broke through but it was a series to forget for England

The Guardian - UK

Graham Thorpe’s cigar lit the fuse for police shutting down post-Ashes party

The England assistant coach broke law in Tasmania by smoking indoors and police were called to a 6am drinking session involving both teams which Thorpe filmed on his mobile phone

Evening Standard

ECB investigating after video emerges of police being called to post-Ashes hotel drinks after Hobart Test

Furious England management are investigating why an incident featuring Joe Root, James Anderson and Tasmanian police was filmed — seemingly by assistant coach Graham Thorpe — then leaked to the Australian media.

The Independent UK

ECB investigating after police called to Ashes drinks following Hobart Test

Players and staff from both the Australian and English teams were at the event.

Daily Mirror

Police break up 6am booze session after Ashes debacle as ECB launch investigation

England captain Joe Root and assistant coach Graham Thorpe are told to go to bed after causing a disturbance at 6am in Hobart

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