The Latest Breaking News from Hobart

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.

AAP · Feb 26, 2025

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 · Feb 22, 2025

'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.

AAP · Feb 20, 2025

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.

AAP · Jan 26, 2025

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.

AAP · Jan 26, 2025

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.

AAP · Jan 22, 2025

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.

AAP · Jan 18, 2025

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 · Jan 17, 2025

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 · Jan 17, 2025

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.

AAP · Jan 16, 2025