The Latest Breaking News from Hobart

'Right call' on Maxwell in Stars' rain-hit finals loss

The Melbourne Stars have explained some tactical choices after a narrow elimination Big Bash League final loss to the Hobart Hurricanes.

AAP · Jan 21

Hurricanes stay alive, beat Stars in tense BBL final

The Hobart Hurricanes have beaten the Melbourne Stars by three runs in a rain-hit elimination Big Bash League final.

AAP · Jan 21

Aussie wildcard Preston stuns former slam winner

Taylah Preston has claimed the biggest scalp of her young career, beating Hobart top seed and former US Open champion Emma Raducanu in straight sets.

AAP · Jan 15

Emma Raducanu’s Australian Open warm-up in Hobart suspended due to rain

The British number one is warming up for next week’s Australian Open.

The Independent UK · Jan 13

Tim Henman sets target for Emma Raducanu ahead of Australian Open and 2026 season

Meanwhile, Raducanu’s first-round match against Camila Osorio at the Hobart International was suspended due to rain

The Independent UK · Jan 13

Venus Williams loses in 1st round of Australian Open tuneup event in Hobart

Venus Williams has lost 6-4, 6-3 to Tatjana Maria in the first round at the Hobart International, the week ahead of her appearance at the Australian Open

The Independent UK · Jan 13

Venus Williams excited for Open after Hobart exit

Veteran Venus Williams has lost in the opening round of the Hobart International, with the 45-year-old wildcard turning her sights to an Australian Open return.

AAP · Jan 13

Aussie rookie scores career-best win in Hobart

Taylah Preston has made the most of a wildcard for the Hobart International, with the 20-year-old upsetting world No.40 Jessica Bouzas Maneiro in straight sets.

AAP · Jan 12

Rain puts dampener on Steve Smith's Big Bash return

The Sydney Sixers' clash against the Hobart Hurricanes has been washed out after five overs, with Steve Smith unbeaten when play was abandoned.

AAP · Jan 11

'Winning knows no age': Venus back in Australia

Seven-time grand slam winner Venus Williams is preparing in Hobart ahead of her 22nd Australian Open, where she well break an age record.

AAP · Jan 11