The Latest Breaking News from Hobart

What the median rental price can actually get you in Australia’s capital cities — and how it compares to other countries

The median rental price for a house across Australia's capital cities hit a new record high in the first three months of this year. But it's not just Australian's bearing the brunt of soaring rental costs.

ABC News · May 8, 2022

Kings edge JackJumpers in NBL GF thriller

The Sydney Kings are 2-0 up in their best-of-five NBL grand final series against the Tasmania JackJumpers after a tense 90-86 victory in Hobart.

AAP · May 8, 2022

Sydney Kings edge Tasmania JackJumpers 90-86 to claim 2-0 lead in grand final series

The Sydney Kings are on the cusp of claiming their first NBL championship in 17 years following a tight 90-86 win over Tasmania JackJumpers in game two in Hobart.

ABC News · May 8, 2022

Salmon farm discharge into greater Hobart drinking water catchment causes alarm

Upstream of the salmon hatchery, this river water is pristine, but downstream — on its way to the drinking water catchment for Hobart — the water has been described as "absolutely disgusting".

ABC News · Apr 29, 2022

Air quality in parts of Hobart 'worse than Beijing' due to smoke haze from planned burn

A pall of smoke from forestry burns makes the air quality in parts of Hobart and southern Tasmania worse and less healthy than in Beijing.

ABC News · Apr 27, 2022

UTAS splashes out in PR blitz as staff, students paint picture of low morale

The University of Tasmania goes on a charm offensive, splashing out on full-page newspaper advertisements, collaborations with an Instagram influencer and sponsored posts on social media — meanwhile some staff are reporting morale "at its lowest ebb".

ABC News · Apr 25, 2022

Cameron kicks seven, Cats thrash Kangaroos

Geelong have walloped North Melbourne by 60 points at Blundstone Arena in Hobart, with forward Jeremy Cameron picking up a ground record seven goals.

AAP · Apr 24, 2022

Pandemic no bar to craft brewers adapting and tapping into new markets

Over-the-bar craft beer sales dipped during the pandemic due to social restrictions, but quick thinking and ever-increasing varieties are helping the industry thrive.

ABC News · Apr 23, 2022

Basketball-AFL switch for Geelong debutant

Teenager Ollie Dempsey is poised to make his AFL debut for Geelong in their round six match against North Melbourne in Hobart.

AAP · Apr 23, 2022

COVID was the final straw for Tasmania's only gay nightclub, so the community created something else

It's been nearly 25 years since Tasmania became the last state to decriminalise homosexuality, and the queer community is still fighting for safe spaces after 17-year-old Flamingos fell victim to the pandemic.

ABC News · Apr 19, 2022