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Defence force not told of Chinese navy live fire drills

China's military failed to inform the Australian Defence Force it would be conducting "irresponsible" live-fire drills, which posed a risk to civilian aircraft.

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Warnings downgraded but out-of-control bushfires continue to burn in Victoria and Tasmania

Extreme fire danger and total bans declared for large parts of the east coast with sweltering temperature accompanied by hot and dry winds

The Guardian - AU

'Blow for women' as hospitals shut maternity wards

Staffing challenges and declining birth rates have been blamed for maternity wards closing at private hospitals in two jurisdictions.

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Hot nights expected in southern Australian states as heatwave sweeps east

‘Prolonged period of oppressive heat’ could push temperatures to mid 40C in South Australia, and mid 30C in Melbourne and Hobart

The Guardian - AU

Vintage boat sailors resurrect duel of the Tasman ages

After racing each other across the Tasman more than 90 years ago, two famed wooden vessels duel again after loving restorations on either side of the ditch.

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Papers, polls, PR and politics: meet the powerful lobby firm with a finger in every Tasmanian pie

Font Public Relations shares ownership with a polling company and a network of local newspapers. Some call it the saviour of independent news – but others claim it’s damaging transparency

The Guardian - AU

Hurricanes underline Tasmania's sporting purple patch

Tasmania is enjoying a moment in the sporting sunshine, with the NBL's JackJumpers, BBL's Hurricanes and AFL coach Chris Fagan winning flags in the past year.

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Owen supreme as Hobart Hurricanes win maiden BBL crown

Hobart opener Mitchell Owen has produced the knock of his life, smashing 108 off 42 to steer the Hurricanes to a first Big Bash League title.

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Hurricanes look to blow away Warner early in BBL final

The Hurricanes plan to pepper the shorter boundary and remove Sydney Thunder talisman and captain David Warner early in their pursuit of a maiden BBL title.

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Hobart Hurricanes dare to dream of maiden BBL title

The Hobart Hurricanes are just one win away from securing a maiden Big Bash League title, seven years after their last appearance in the decider.

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Scorchers surge to fourth but need favour from Hobart

Cooper Connolly has scored 39 off 21 balls to lead the Perth Scorchers to a five-wicket win over Adelaide in the BBL with 22 balls to spare.

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Australia on verge of retaining Women’s Ashes with 86-run win in Hobart

Half-centuries from Beth Mooney and Tahlia McGrath and Ashleigh Gardner’s superb century turned the tide of the match.

The Independent UK

Ash Gardner blasts Australia towards Women’s Ashes series victory over England

England must win all three T20s and the Test match to claim the series after an 86-run defeat in the third ODI in Hobart

The Guardian - AU

Ashes close to retained as Gardner makes history

A maiden international century by Ashleigh Gardner and five wickets to spinner Alana King has put Australia on the cusp of retaining the women's Ashes.

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The Guardian - UK

Australia beat England by 86 runs: third Women’s Ashes one-day cricket international – as it happened

Over-by-over report: Ash Gardner’s century set up a comfortable win in Hobart that sees Australia take 6-0 lead in multi-format series

The Independent UK

Fire in the booth - cricket match halted after DJ decks burst into flames

The Big Bash clash between the Brisbane Heat and Hobart Hurricanes was briefly paused after fire in the booth

AAP

Hurricanes go top in BBL, end Renegades' finals hopes

Tim David hit a six in the last over to ensure Hobart's BBL win over the Melbourne Renegades, a result that puts the Hurricanes on top of the ladder.

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Rising American gets second title with Hobart win

McCartney Kessler will crack the top 50 for the first time after winning the Hobart WTA tennis title with a three-set win over former champion Elise Mertens.

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Young Aussie star Maya Joint beaten in Hobart semis

Australian teenager Maya Joint has crashed to a straight sets defeat to world No.34 Elise Mertens in the Hobart International semi-finals.

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Rising Aussie star Maya Joint storms into Hobart semis

Wildcard Maya Joint has produced arguably the finest display of her fledgling career with a 6-3 6-1 quarter-final demolition of former world No.4 Sofia Kenin.

The Guardian - UK

‘Deep, minging, unpleasant’: cricket’s flooding problem is getting worse

ECB has been in touch with 27 clubs so far this storm season as the climate crisis bites. What can game do to stay afloat?

AAP

Emerging Aussie teen scores back-to-back tennis upsets

Australian 18-year-old Maya Joint has made her first top-level quarter-final after thrashing world No.38 Magda Linette at the Hobart International.

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Young Aussie Maya Joint on a high after career-best win

Teenager Maya Joint has scored the biggest win of her rookie career at the Hobart International, beating world No.53 Olga Danilovic in straight sets.

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Armenian ex-Russian makes Hobart tennis second round

Up-and-coming Elina Avanesyan, who switched allegiances from Russia to Armenia, has made the second round of the Hobart International tennis tournament.

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JackJumpers' winning streak snapped at eight by Phoenix

South East Melbourne have scored an important 14-point victory over the JackJumpers in Hobart, with Matt Hurt scoring 20 points and Jordan Hunter 17.

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