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The Latest Breaking News from Tasmania

'Frank chat': anti-stadium MPs meet AFL executives

The AFL have hosted a meeting with four anti-stadium politicians ahead of a crucial vote that will determine the future of the Tasmanian Devils.

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'We need energy': leader touts gas to save smelter jobs

The fate of 1000 workers hangs in the balance as leaders debate the best way to save Australia's biggest aluminium smelter from closure.

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Weatherald falls for duck, Webster returns in Shield

After Beau Webster had a mixed day in the field for Tasmania, fellow Test hopeful Jake Weatherald was dismissed for a duck against Victoria.

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Man finds surfboard that drifted 2,400km from Australia to New Zealand – and tracks down owner

Board was found covered in barnacles and mussels in Raglan, nearly 18 months after it was lost during a boat trip near Tasmania

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Webster's clear mindset key to securing Ashes Test spot

Allrounder Beau Webster returns from injury for Tasmania in a battle to retain his Test spot but with a methodology that ensures the pressure won't faze him.

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Taxpayers fork out $75m for embattled Spirit ferries

The operator of the Spirit of Tasmania ferries has been given financial help from the government, with human error to blame for a further $9 million spend.

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'Yes or no?': stadium rallies before crucial vote

Thousands of people are expected to flock to opposing stadium rallies before a do-or-die vote in parliament on the project's future.

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JackJumpers pip Kings at the buzzer in great NBL escape

Nick Marshall's winner on the final horn has completed a miracle win for the Tasmania JackJumpers, who came from nowhere to defeat the Kings in Sydney

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Body found in search for missing bushwalker

A body has been found in the search for a missing bushwalker, who vanished in harsh weather conditions in Tasmania 11 days ago.

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Tasmania down WA to extend silky start to one-day cup

Tasmania have defeated Western Australia by four wickets to log a fourth-straight win in the one-day cup.

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Search for hiker reviewed in challenging, cold weather

Serious concerns are held for the welfare of a hiker missing in remote snowy wilderness, with police reviewing search efforts and calling on specialists.

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Webster back bowling, on track for timely Shield return

Australia's selectors will name the squad for the first Ashes Test after the next Sheffield Shield round, and Tasmania now expect Beau Webster to return for it.

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Tassie get Shield redemption with thrilling win over WA

One summer after suffering one of the tightest losses in Sheffield Shield history, Tasmania have pulled off a three-run win over Western Australia.

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AFL stadium opponents tip 'bitter chapter' ahead

The independent MPs who will decide the fate of the Hobart waterfront stadium say they are aware of the "generationally" significant call they will soon make.

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‘It’s become a bit meaningless’: why does Australia have so many new Great Walks?

Whether a clever marketing ploy or truly great by nature, these walks are attracting hikers in increasing numbers

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Cellar-dwelling Breakers upset JackJumpers in NBL

Languishing at the bottom of the NBL ladder, the New Zealand Breakers pulled off a 17-point win over the visiting Tasmania JackJumpers.

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Tigers roar to set up final-day Shield thriller

Momentum has swung regularly on day three as visiting Western Australia were left needing 44 more runs with just two wickets in hand to beat Tasmania in Hobart.

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'Serious concerns' for hiker as heavy snow hits search

A search is continuing into its fifth day for a bushwalker who went missing in treacherous conditions, with rescue crews holding "serious concerns".

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Anti-stadium leaders slam AFL's 'reckless overreach'

A collection of MPs and mayors are making a last-ditch appeal to the AFL to abandon its demands for a Hobart waterfront stadium.

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‘Summer is coming sooner and it’s lasting longer’: what has the weather got in store for Australia?

Abnormal heat is expected, especially in Tasmania, but a ‘tug of war’ between climate drivers means the rainfall forecast is uncertain

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Tiger opener blazes timely runs in Test reminder

Jake Weatherald has sent an authoritative reminder to Australian Test selectors with a blazing innings to catapult Tasmania into the box seat against WA.

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Sweet NBL homecoming for Tasmania JackJumpers

The Tasmania JackJumpers have returned home and delivered an emphatic performance to beat the Sydney Kings by 16 points.

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Two bushwalkers missing in different parts of Tasmania with ‘grave fears’ for 76-year-old

Search teams look for Daryl Fong in Mount Field national park, while Peter Willoughby has been missing for 10 days in Hollybank forest reserve

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Devils applaud 'positive step' for potential AFL coach

Nathan Buckley has received backing from Tasmania to take on a surprise assistant coaching job as he remains favourite to become the Devils' first AFL coach.

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Heather Rose: ‘My ancestors escaped the French Revolution – that really got me, even as a child’

The Tasmanian author reflects on the dramatic family stories that have shaped her new novel, on a reviving bushwalk to her favourite tree

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