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The Tasmania Devils achieved a 17-point victory over Coburg in their first VFL game in 18 years, celebrated by a crowd of 11,000 at North Hobart Oval.

A live brushtail possum was found hiding among plush toys in a gift shop at Hobart Airport, Tasmania, prompting a humorous response from airport staff.

A bush-tail possum was found lounging among stuffed toys in a gift shop at Hobart Airport in Australia.

An opossum was discovered sitting among plush toys in the gift shop of Hobart Airport in Tasmania on Wednesday, March 18.

An opossum was discovered at Hobart Airport in Tasmania, Australia, hiding among stuffed animals in a convenience store.

A live possum was discovered hiding among plush souvenirs at a souvenir shop in Hobart Airport, Tasmania.

A living possum was discovered hiding among plush toys at the souvenir shop of Hobart Airport in Australia.

A possum was found hiding among stuffed toys in a gift shop at Hobart Airport, surprising both staff and passengers.

A live marsupial was mistakenly thought to be a plush toy in an Australian airport's souvenir shop, causing confusion among travelers.

A brushtail possum was discovered among plush toys in a Hobart airport gift shop, delighting passengers and staff.

A possum was discovered in the toy section of a gift shop at Hobart airport, where it was calmly escorted out by staff.

Danish royals King Frederik and Queen Mary are visiting Tasmania, with plans for a public meet-and-greet in Hobart as part of their official tour of Australia.

A real possum discovered in a gift shop at Hobart Airport delighted passengers and posed a unique challenge for airport staff.

Tasmanian Greens leader Rosalie Woodruff has denounced fake stickers that promote antisemitism while appearing to be affiliated with the Greens party in Hobart.

A man's body was discovered on Hobart's waterfront after a search following reports of him falling overboard from a docked vessel.

Tasmanians will have the opportunity to meet Danish King Frederik and Queen Mary during the couple's official visit to Australia, concluding in Hobart.

Australian-born Queen Mary and King Frederik of Denmark are on their first state visit to Australia since their coronation in 2024, reflecting on their love story that began in Sydney 26 years ago.

The Supreme Court in Hobart is hearing a case where a former student accuses a teacher of sexual abuse in the 1980s, with closing arguments presented and a decision pending.

The chief executive of Hobart Clinic has resigned following reported governance clashes with the board of the private mental health hospital.

Hobart's new stadium is projected to be completed in time for the 2031 AFL season, pushing back expectations for the Tasmania Devils' debut.

The wreck of the City of Hobart, a ship that sank in 1877, has been located off the Victorian coast thanks to a survey conducted for a proposed offshore wind farm.

This article commemorates the tragic events of the 1998 Sydney to Hobart yacht race, which resulted in the deaths of six sailors due to severe weather conditions.

Former teacher Stephen Fane Noga denies allegations of sexual abuse against a former student during the 1980s, claiming he did not view their relationship as inappropriate at the time.

Alyssa Healy's century leads Australia to a 185-run victory over India in her final ODI match, securing a series win in Hobart.

Australia secured a five-wicket victory over India in Hobart, with Georgia Voll scoring a century to take a lead in the multi-format series.

Upgrades to Hobart's power grid for the Macquarie Point stadium are still pending finalization and cost assessment, with significant energy demand increases expected.

Noah Wrigley, 25, has pleaded not guilty to grievous bodily harm following a home invasion shooting incident in South Hobart.

A rescue operation is ongoing in Hobart after several boats capsized due to strong winds during the Bellerive Regatta.

Two teenage boys died in a single-vehicle crash in Crabtree, Tasmania, with speed believed to be a contributing factor.

The Tasmanian government has released a strategic business case for a rapid bus network in Greater Hobart, but it lacks specifics on construction timelines, routes, and funding requirements.

Tasmania's EPA has abandoned plans to tighten lead emission limits for a zinc smelter in Hobart following opposition from its operator, Nyrstar, despite concerns over elevated lead levels in surrounding suburbs.

Hobart councillors were informed that a planned underground car park at the Macquarie Point stadium has been removed from the project's scope.

A resident near the Nyrstar zinc smelter in Hobart, Australia, expresses her concerns over lead contamination due to high dust sampling results.

High levels of lead contamination have been detected in dust around Hobart, prompting concerns from officials and experts regarding public health.

Amy Sherwin, Australia's first opera star, has been commemorated with the unveiling of two statues at Hadley's Hotel in Hobart to honor her contributions and legacy.

Argentina's national women's field hockey team, Las Leonas, achieved a perfect score during their recent tour in Hobart, Australia, positioning them third in the FIH Pro League 2025-2026 standings.

An 18-year-old man was apprehended after attempting to carjack a vehicle occupied by a woman and her two children in Hobart's CBD, with public assistance leading to his arrest.

TasWater assures that Hobart's drinking water is free from antibiotics following a salmon disease outbreak and that there is no health risk to the public.

An investigation has been launched into the Hobart Cup after it was discovered that the horse race was run 37 metres short of the advertised distance, prompting concerns and legal actions from affected parties.

A former student of Hobart Matriculation College is testifying against her teacher in court, alleging sexual abuse and discussing a pregnancy scare related to the abuse.

A man tragically drowned while swimming off a pontoon in the River Derwent near Hobart, Australia.

A man went missing while swimming near a pontoon in Hobart and was found dead later that evening in the River Derwent.

Jon Kudelka, a celebrated Tasmanian cartoonist, passed away at the age of 53 after battling brain cancer.

Jon Kudelka, a prominent Australian political cartoonist, has died at the age of 53 in South Hobart, leaving behind a legacy of impactful and beloved artwork.

A new proposal for a 1.13-kilometre zip-line near Hobart is being prepared for submission to the Hobart City Council, following the rejection of a similar project on Kunanyi/Mt Wellington nearly a year prior.

A woman is suing her former teacher and the State of Tasmania for alleged rape that occurred when she was 16, with the teacher claiming the relationship started after she graduated at 17.

The world's largest electric ferry, Hull 096, has begun its trials in Hobart, showcasing 250 tons of batteries and the potential for sustainable maritime transport.

A woman is suing a former teacher for alleged rape that occurred in the 1980s when she was a 16-year-old student, with the teacher claiming the encounter was consensual and disputing her age and student status at that time.

Croatian tennis player Antonia Ružić lost in the semifinals of the WTA tournament in Hobart to Italian Elisabetta Cocciaretto with a score of 6:3, 6:2.

Croatian tennis player Antonia Ružić achieved her first career semifinal appearance at WTA events by defeating Serbian Olga Danilović in the quarterfinals of the WTA 250 tournament in Hobart, Australia.