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The Latest Breaking News from Tasmania

Coach defends Wildcats as Tasmania 'defend the island'

While the Tasmania JackJumpers look to win the NBL Championship, Wildcats coach John Rillie has defended Perth over the handling of star big man Keanu Pinder.

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Milton Doyle inspires JackJumpers into NBL decider

An inspired Milton Doyle has delivered an MVP-level performance to inspire Tasmania JackJumpers to clinch their Playoff Series in game three at Perth Wildcats.

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WA into third straight Shield final, Vics shattered

Western Australia will host the Sheffield Shield final for a third straight season after defeating Victoria by 138 runs, jumping above Tasmania on the ladder.

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Tasmania cough up hosting rights for Shield final

Western Australia have secured hosting rights for the Sheffield Shield final after Tasmania suffered a surprise loss to South Australia.

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Bushwalking tourist dies on remote Tasmania hike

A 72-year-old man from Canberra has died while bushwalking in Tasmania's remote southwest.

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Tasmania need 316 runs to lock in home Shield final

The equation is simple for Tasmania as they chase victory over South Australia and hosting rights for the Sheffield Shield final.

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Tas Labor open to new stadium if AFL club proves itself

Tasmanian Labor appears open to supporting construction of a new stadium but only after the state's AFL club "proves itself".

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JackJumpers' secret weapon key to game two win

Marcus Lee was out, Will Magnay in doubt but the Tasmania JackJumpers received a crucial season-best Majok Deng performance to beat the Perth Wildcats.

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Fired up JackJumpers force Perth to NBL decider

The Tasmania JackJumpers have turned pre-game fury into a composed rallying win in their second game of the NBL Playoffs, beating the Perth Wildcats 102-94.

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McSweeney ton as SA rattle shield-leading Tigers

Nathan McSweeney starred with the bat as South Australia took control of their Sheffield Shield match against Tasmania on day one in Hobart.

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Pure imagination: Tasmanian premier vows to build world’s largest chocolate fountain if re-elected

Liberal Jeremy Rockliff commits $12m and says ‘chocolate experience’ at Claremont would be ‘the greatest thing to happen to tourism since Mona’

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Hobart endures hottest night in 112 years as severe heatwave hits south-eastern Australia

Extreme heat forecast to continue across Victoria, Tasmania, SA and NSW for several days, as record temperatures cause cancellation of long weekend events

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World's largest chocolate fountain planned for Tassie

In a Willy Wonka day on the Tasmanian election trail, voters have been promised "the ultimate chocolate experience" and the world's largest chocolate fountain.

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Independents, minor parties could hold election sway

A mixed bag of independents and minor parties could hold powerful positions in Tasmania's parliament after the March 23 state poll.

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Tasmanian Labor 'naive' about stadium: former leader

Tasmanian Labor, aiming to end a decade in opposition at the March 23 election, is naive to think it can renegotiate the state's AFL deal, a former leader says.

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Pinder makes the difference in NBL playoffs debut

The focus may have been on others -- but it was Keanu Pinder who shone in the Perth Wildcats' win over the Tasmania JackJumpers

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Wildcats take opening NBL playoff game thanks to Pinder

Keanu Pinder played a match-winning hand as the Perth Wildcats shook off the Tasmania JackJumpers for a 89-81 win in the first game of the NBL playoff series.

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Tasmanian independents call for end to native forestry

Independent candidates vying for the balance of power in Tasmania are pledging to fight for an end to native logging in the island state.

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Bushfire that threatened homes deliberately lit

Authorities say a bushfire that threatened homes in Tasmania's north was deliberately lit.

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Lambie defends 'no policy' stance in Tasmanian election

Tasmania's Liberal premier says the Jacqui Lambie Network has "no idea" as polling points to support for minor parties and independents at the election.

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Tasmania in box seat to host Sheffield Shield final

A 57-run Sheffield Shield win over Victoria in Hobart has put Tasmania in the box seat to host the competition decider.

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Caravan park evacuated as bushfire closes Tas highway

Tasmanian fire crews have evacuated a caravan park and residents have been told to leave Crayfish Creek and surrounds.

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Stop PJC to avoid repeat of Tasmania troubles: Froling

Will Magnay terrorised Illawarra in the first week of the NBL Finals, but the Hawks have hatched a plan to prevent New Zealand's big men from doing the same.

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Tas Liberals claim 'strong' position despite polls

Polls point to a hung parliament at the Tasmanian election but Premier Jeremy Rockliff insists the Liberal Party is in a strong position to govern in majority.

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Webster scores 167 as Tasmania's tail frustrates Vics

Beau Webster has combined with No.11 Riley Meredith for a Tasmanian-record 153-run last-wicket stand to squeeze the life out of Victoria in the Shield.

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