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How Tasmania's planned new stadium could trigger deal for Hobart Hurricanes
How Tasmania's planned new stadium could trigger deal for the Hobart Hurricanes Sun 7 Jun 2026 at 10:50am In short: Australian cricket is divided over plans to privatise the Big Bash League, but its smallest state could have the biggest plans. Tasmania wants to leverage its new stadium into a deal for the Hobart Hurricanes — but BBL privatisation is far from certain. Negotiations between Cricket Australia and the six states are set to continue over the coming weeks.
Ban on 'fun' scrubs at Hobart hospital set to be overturned
Nurses at the Royal Hobart Hospital have been told they should stop wearing fun scrubs or "free dress" and reminded they need to maintain "some professionalism" regarding their uniform. The matter was raised during a budget estimates committee hearing on Monday, with an independent MP questioning why a morale-boosting activity is being discouraged. Tasmania's health minister says she was not aware of the directive being issued and intends to overturn it.
Try before you buy: E-bike borrow program driving sales
City of Hobart e-bike library program a success and helping to drive sales Tue 9 Jun 2026 at 2:14pm In short An e-bike library allowing Tasmanians to trial an e-bike for a two-week period has resulted in an increase of sales of the bikes, the City of Hobart says. Council says encouraging people to ride instead of drive has individual and community benefits, and can help "activate street fronts" through cyclists spending money at local cafes and shops. Hobart City Council says the program is...
'Major shake-up': Councillors circle top spot as lord mayor bows out
Who could replace Hobart's outgoing lord mayor Anna Reynolds? Thu 4 Jun 2026 at 5:10am In short: Lord Mayor Anna Reynolds will not seek re-election, opening the race for Hobart's top local government role. Multiple elected members have already voiced their hopes to succeed her, promising to heal a chamber that some describe as "toxic".
Enormous ship en route to pick up world's largest electric ferry
Heavy-lift vessel Black Marlin headed to Hobart to pick up Incat electric ferry for South America Wed 3 Jun 2026 at 5:33am In short: Heavy-lift transport ship MV Black Marlin is en route from South Africa to Hobart to pick up Incat's new battery-electric powered ferry. The ferry, the world's largest electric-powered vessel, will operate along a route between Argentina and Uruguay.
'One of a kind' former senator, Catholic priest Michael Tate dies aged 80
Former Tasmanian senator and Catholic priest Michael Tate dies aged 80 Sat 6 Jun 2026 at 8:08am Former Tasmanian senator and Catholic priest Michael Tate is being remembered as a compassionate and generous man. The South Hobart parish priest died in Hobart yesterday aged 80. His friend and colleague Fr Mike Delaney said Fr Tate was loved.
Breaking: Further $105m federal-state bailout announced for Nyrstar smelters
Nyrstar smelters in Hobart and Port Pirie to receive $105 million in further federal-state government help Wed 10 Jun 2026 at 9:44am A further $105 million federal and state funding package has been announced for struggling Nyrstar smelters in Tasmania and South Australia. Last August, Nyrstar received a $135 million joint funding package from the governments to keep the smelters in Hobart and Port Pirie in operation. That funding — a $57.5 million contribution from the federal government,...
Tugboat? Pipeline? Why there's no quick fuel fix for the Nuyina
RSV Nuyina can't access Hobart's marine refuelling depot, so what are its other options? Fri 5 Jun 2026 at 5:18am When the Australian government decided to spend $528 million on a state-of-the-art icebreaker, it was envisaged the ship would be able to refuel in its home port of Hobart. But in 2023, the harbourmaster rejected an application for the RSV Nuyina to travel under the Tasman Bridge to reach city's marine fuel depot.
Bridge ban under review as Nuyina's refuelling saga drags on
Tasmania reconsiders bridge ban as Nuyina's refuelling saga drags on Thu 4 Jun 2026 at 5:19am In short: Safety concerns currently prevent Australia's Antarctic icebreaker from travelling under Hobart's Tasman Bridge to reach a nearby refuelling depot. But Tasmanian authorities say "all options" are on the table as the state government tries to resolve the costly refuelling issue. The Tasmanian government says allowing the RSV Nuyina to transit under the bridge is one of three options under...
Nant whisky founder Keith Batt to enter months-long fraud trial
The trial for the founder of a Tasmanian distillery, alleged to have been behind an investor fraud scheme, is estimated to take up to six months, a Hobart court has heard. The prosecution says material in the case is extensive, filling 55 lever-arch folders. Mr Batt has been bailed to reappear in court in February.