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🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Sports

Young gun blazes century as Australia takes charge of India series

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.

Feb 27 • 11:19 UTC
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National & Local

Hobart stadium power options uncosted, not finalised

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

Feb 23 • 18:40 UTC
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Crime & Justice

South Hobart man pleads not guilty over alleged home invasion shooting

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

Feb 23 • 03:39 UTC
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National & Local

Rescue operation underway after multiple boats capsize during Hobart race

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

Feb 22 • 04:02 UTC
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National & Local

Two teenage boys killed in car crash in southern Tasmania

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

Feb 21 • 00:33 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Long-awaited bus plan fails to reveal construction timeline or routes

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.

Feb 19 • 06:31 UTC
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National & Local

Tougher lead emission limit dropped after smelter pushback

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.

Feb 18 • 18:20 UTC
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National & Local

Underground car park at Hobart stadium no longer in plans, council told

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

Feb 18 • 18:19 UTC
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National & Local

'Dirty rain' and constant hand washing: Jan's life with lead contamination

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

Feb 17 • 19:59 UTC
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National & Local

'Unacceptably high': Concern over lead air pollution results over Hobart

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

Feb 16 • 18:33 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Statues unveiled of opera star who succeeded before Melba

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.

Feb 15 • 04:39 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Sports

How the standings of the FIH Pro League 2025-2026 ended up after the presentation of the Lionesses in Hobart

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.

Feb 14 • 13:49 UTC
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National & Local

Alleged carjacking in Hobart CBD foiled by onlookers

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.

Feb 13 • 21:39 UTC
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National & Local

Hobart's drinking water free from antibiotics, water utility says

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.

Feb 12 • 18:18 UTC
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National & Local

Hobart Cup result under investigation after course 37 metres short

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.

Feb 11 • 05:03 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Woman tells court of pregnancy scare after alleged abuse as student

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.

Feb 10 • 07:15 UTC
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National & Local

Man drowns while swimming off river pontoon near Hobart

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

Feb 9 • 20:19 UTC
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National & Local

Swimmer's body found after search off river pontoon near Hobart

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

Feb 9 • 20:19 UTC
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National & Local

Jon Kudelka, Walkley-winning Tasmanian cartoonist, dies from brain cancer

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

Feb 9 • 02:15 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Jon Kudelka, much-loved Australian political cartoonist, dies aged 53

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.

Feb 9 • 01:57 UTC
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National & Local

Hobart zip-line idea emerges again — but not on the mountain

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.

Feb 7 • 23:06 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Alleged rape victim told to focus on studies after raising concerns, court hears

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.

Feb 6 • 08:20 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

WATCH VIDEO: The world's largest electric ferry launched in Tasmania – but that's not all

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.

Feb 4 • 12:03 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Woman sues former teacher, state over alleged rape as student

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.

Feb 3 • 03:01 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Sports

Antonia Ružić did not reach her first final in her WTA tournament career

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.

Jan 16 • 07:15 UTC
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Sports

Antonia Ružić reached the first semifinal of her career at WTA tournaments

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.

Jan 15 • 11:45 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Sports

Antonia Ružić Achieves Career Success. She Will Compete for the WTA Final

Antonia Ružić made history by reaching the semifinals of a WTA tournament for the first time, defeating Serbian player Olga Danilović in Hobart, Australia.

Jan 15 • 10:15 UTC
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Sports

Antonia Ružić showed excellent mental stability and advanced to the quarter-finals

Croatian tennis player Antonia Ružić advanced to the quarter-finals of the WTA tournament in Hobart, defeating Argentina's Solana Sierra 7-5, 6-4 after demonstrating remarkable mental resilience.

Jan 14 • 14:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Emma Raducanu gets 'withdrawal' update on eve of Australian Open after match suspended

Emma Raducanu's preparations for the Australian Open are affected by injury and weather disruptions, as she was leading a suspended match at the Hobart International.

Jan 13 • 16:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Sports

Injured Krejčíková Couldn’t Complete Battle in Australia; On the Other Hand, Vondroušová Regained Her Form

Barbora Krejčíková lost in the first round of the Hobart tournament to Peyton Stearns, while Markéta Vondroušová bounced back from a first-round exit in Brisbane by defeating world No. 18 Ljudmila Samsonova.

Jan 13 • 06:14 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Sports

Victory for Ružić at the start of the tournament

Croatian tennis player Antonia Ružić won her opening match at the WTA tournament in Hobart against Colombian Emiliana Arango, the seventh seed, with a score of 7-5, 6-1.

Jan 12 • 14:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Sports

Antonia Ružić Opens WTA Tournament in Hobart with Victory

Croatian tennis player Antonia Ružić successfully began her appearance at the WTA tournament in Hobart by defeating Colombian Emiliana Arango, the seventh seed, with a score of 7:5, 6:1.

Jan 12 • 13:49 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Sports

Brilliant start for Petra Marčinko at the tournament in Hobart

Croatian tennis player Petra Marčinko advanced to the second round of qualifiers at the WTA tournament in Hobart, defeating Australian Sara Rokusek 6-4, 6-2 in the first round.

Jan 10 • 08:51 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Sports

Sydney-Hobart Race: How Lin Jiang Sailed to Victory with Luck and Money

For the first time in 80 years, a woman wins the Sydney to Hobart race based on calculated time, with Lin Jiang achieving victory alongside her co-skipper due to a fortunate mistake.

Dec 31 • 10:24 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Sports

Turbulent Sailing Regatta: 'I've never experienced anything like this at Sydney Hobart'

Amid the challenging conditions of one of the world's toughest regattas, many yachts had to withdraw, but the Maxi Comanche triumphed this year after last year's abandonment due to a mishap.

Dec 28 • 15:25 UTC

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