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Daria Saville takes confidence out of Hobart run

Daria Saville's run of upset wins at the Hobart International has come to an end in the semi-finals at the hands of top seed Elise Mertens.

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Small piece of Tasmania to be gifted to Princess Mary

The Tasmanian government has gifted Denmark's Prince Frederik and Princess Mary a specially crafted pine table ahead of the couple becoming King and Queen.

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Saville beats China's Zhu to keep Hobart dream alive

Local hope Daria Saville has booked a berth against top seed Elise Mertens in the Hobart International semi-finals after a battling three-set win over Zhu Lin.

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Saville knocks out grand slam winner ahead of Open

Australia's Daria Saville has claimed her biggest victory since returning from a knee injury, beating former Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin in Hobart.

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Strikers cruise past Hurricanes for vital BBL triumph

The Adelaide Strikers have found an important BBL win against Hobart on Tuesday night, despite a classy 95 not out from Hurricanes opener Ben McDermott.

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Kenin sets up showdown with Saville in Hobart

Former Australian Open winner Sofia Kenin will meet Daria Saville for a place in the Hobart International quarter-finals after a straight-sets round-one win.

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Man faces court over alleged house fire murder

A man has briefly appeared in court after being charged with the murder of a woman whose body was discovered following a Hobart house fire.

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Man charged with murder after fatal house fire

Police have charged a man with murder after a body was found following a suspicious house fire in Hobart.

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Man in custody over suspicious fatal house fire

Police have taken a man into custody after a body was found following a suspicious house fire in Hobart.

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Spycatcher scandal: newly released documents from the Thatcher era reveal the changing nature of government secrecy

I grew up in Tasmania in the 1980s. The capital city, Hobart, had a bit of a “living at the edge of the world” feeling in those days. It seemed about as far away from anywhere as you could get. So, I remember the thrill when the first hints of…

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How does a woman from Hobart end up a Danish Queen? Everything you need to know about Mary

When Queen Margrethe abdicates on 14 January, Crown Prince Frederik will become King Frederik X, and Mary Donaldson will become Queen of Denmark

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Feline good: ordinary moggie Oli finishes Sydney-Hobart

The final boat has crossed the finish line in the Sydney to Hobart yacht race, skippered by Bob Williams who was joined on board by his cat Oli.

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McDermott fires on return as Hurricanes thrash Thunder

A Ben McDermott half-century has guided the Hobart Hurricanes to a convincing seven-wicket Big Bash League win over the Sydney Thunder.

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Watson sails Sydney to Hobart for special cause

Around-the-world sailor Jessica Watson has raised awareness about the importance of blood pressure checks during the Sydney to Hobart yacht race.

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Peccadillo and Alien take out Melbourne-Hobart honours

Peccadillo, the only multihull in the Melbourne to Hobart yacht race fleet, has won line honours, while Alien has won the overall race for a record fourth time.

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Alive clinches second Sydney to Hobart overall win

Tasmanian yacht Alive has been declared overall winner of the 78th edition of the Sydney to Hobart, claiming the honour for the second time.

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Peccadillo closes in on Melbourne to Hobart honours

Peccadillo, the only multihull in the Melbourne to Hobart yacht race fleet, has line honours in sight after surging back into the lead.

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Chris Nicholson puts Sydney to Hobart win among career highlights

'It will be one of the most memorable races I've ever had.'

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'Deer in headlights' aboard Syd-Hob winner LawConnect

Four rookie sailors were learning the ropes aboard supermaxi yacht LawConnect when she claimed line honours in the Sydney to Hobart race.

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Two people dead and a dozen injured after multi-car crash in NSW – as it happened

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Yacht damage, broken bones in squally Sydney to Hobart

Inconsistent weather is making life difficult for the Sydney to Hobart fleet, with Tasmanian yacht Alive primed to take out overall honours for the second time.

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Ryujin leads in Melbourne to Hobart yacht race

Ryujin has overhauled Peccadillo to take the lead in the Melbourne to Hobart yacht race, while Vertigo is leading the race on handicap.

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Oli lapping up life at sea and a place in race history

Bob Williams' cat Oli has been enjoying some time in the cockpit aboard Sylph VI at the tail-end of the Sydney to Hobart fleet.

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Comanche skipper eyes new goal after Syd-Hob heartbreak

Skipper and owner of Sydney to Hobart line honours runner-up Andoo Comanche, John Winning Jr, says his next target is the America's Cup.

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Lake Macquarie sailor's 'instrumental' role in Sydney to Hobart win

'The fact that they can make that boat beat Comanche is amazing.'

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