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Primed to burn: what’s behind the intense, sudden fires burning across New South Wales and Tasmania

Dozens of bushfires raged over the weekend as far afield as the mid-north coast of New South Wales and Tasmania’s east coast. A NSW firefighter tragically lost his life, 16 homes burned down in the NSW town of Koolewong and four in Bulahdelah, and another 19 burned down in Tasmania’s…

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Australia’s bushfires were held at bay by five wet years — but experts warn the country is ‘ready to burn’

Blazes in NSW and Tasmania have already led to a firefighter losing his life and close to 40 homes being destroyed as an ominous fire season begins

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Shield champs continue comeback with big home win

South Australia have notched their second win against Tasmania in four weeks, crushing the Tigers by 10 wickets at the Adelaide Oval.

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Breakers crush JackJumpers to continue hot NBL run

A trio of Americans have helped fire the NZ Breakers to a 13-point win over Tasmania, despite the best efforts of JackJumpers big man Will Magnay.

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Scott the goods as SA dominate Tasmania Shield clash

Bowling allrounder Liam Scott has hit his maiden first-class century to help South Australia take a mammoth lead over Tasmania in Adelaide.

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At least 12 homes destroyed as more than 75 bushfires burn across NSW

Severe heatwave warnings were in place across Australia on Saturday, with bushfires burning in multiple states

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Tailender top-scores in Shield debut for Tasmania

Ruwantha Kellapotha led the recovery after Tasmania won the toss and batted poorly in the Sheffield Shield match against South Australia.

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'Work starts now': Devils ramp up after stadium tick

The Tasmania Devils have declared the real work starts now after a late-night stadium approval vote secured their AFL and AFLW licence.

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Sydney records highest temperature in nearly two years amid heatwave as Tasmanian bushfires threaten homes

Heatwave warnings in place for parts of New South Wales, the Northern Territory, Queensland and Western Australia

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Storms in the Southern Ocean are producing more rain – and the consequences could be global

If you ever find yourself on Macquarie Island – a narrow, wind-lashed ridge halfway between Tasmania and Antarctica – the first thing you’ll notice is the wildlife. Elephant seals sprawl across dark beaches. King penguins march up mossy slopes. Albatrosses circle over vast, treeless uplands.

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Why Tasmania’s politicians couldn’t say no to a once-in-a-century AFL opportunity

It is now (almost) official: Tasmania will finally take its place in the Australian Football League (AFL).

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Divisive AFL stadium gets the official parliament tick

Tasmania's parliament has voted to approve a new waterfront stadium, which paves the way for the Devils to join the AFL and AFLW competitions in 2028.

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Tasmania’s $1.13bn AFL stadium likely to be given green light at parliamentary vote

The controversial stadium on the Hobart waterfront is set to go ahead after three crossbenchers expressed their support for the project

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Emotions high as divisive AFL stadium gets green light

A divisive stadium which paves the way for Tasmania's AFL and AFLW teams has secured parliamentary approval, with one MP in tears as she confirmed her support.

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The labour of love breathing life back into palawa kani – the lost language of Lutruwita

Aboriginal children are being born in Tasmania today knowing the sounds of their ancient tongue. They are the first to do so for 150 years

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'Unique': WNBL unveils ninth team's name and logo

The Tasmania Jewels will become the ninth WNBL side, with the brand paying homage to a tiny creature and the state's landscape.

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Division and derision: how plans for an AFL stadium left Tasmania in pieces

Whatever parliamentarians decide this week, the acrimonious debate over the Macquarie Point plan in Hobart has been damaging

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Pro-stadium rally outpoints opposition ahead of vote

Fans and opponents of a new AFL stadium have held rallies on the same piece of turf ahead of a vote in parliament that will determine whether it goes ahead.

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Dirty deal the death knell for forestry industry: Ley

New environment laws have sparked grave warnings for the Tasmanian forestry sector, but the government says a $300 million support package will safeguard jobs.

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State's credit rating fall 'politically embarrassing'

A leading agency has downgraded a state's credit rating, with an economist saying the move was a vote of no-confidence in a recent budget.

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'No fight, no plan': NSW slammed for Shield collapse

A former NSW coach and star has taken the Blues to task for an unexpected day-four collapse to hand Tasmania a thumping Sheffield Shield win.

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Chaudhary makes history with century for Tasmania

Nikhil Chaudhary has hit a maiden first-class century for Tasmania, with the Indian allrounder adding to NSW's pain during a long day in the field in Sydney.

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Jewell sparkles with ton to lift Tasmania against NSW

Caleb Jewell's 102 put Tasmania in a strong position at 2-196 in reply to NSW's 9-391 declared after day two of the Sheffield Shield clash at Cricket Central.

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JackJumpers make it three straight over Kings

The Tasmania JackJumpers have ended their losing slide and also the winning run of the Sydney Kings with a 23-point victory in Hobart.

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Confidence in shadow fix at proposed Hobart stadium

Cricket Tasmania and the state's government are confident they've found a solution to shadow problems at the proposed Macquarie Point stadium in Hobart.

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