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'End the limbo': greyhound racing call for clarity

It is unclear when a state government's bid to phase out greyhound racing will return to parliament for a deciding vote.

Why Tasmania’s politicians couldn’t say no to a once-in-a-century AFL opportunity

Why Tasmania’s politicians couldn’t say no to a once-in-a-century AFL opportunity

It is now (almost) official: Tasmania will finally take its place in the Australian Football League (AFL).

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Divisive AFL stadium gets the official parliament tick

Divisive AFL stadium gets the official parliament tick

Tasmania's parliament has voted to approve a new waterfront stadium, which paves the way for the Devils to join the AFL and AFLW competitions in 2028.

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Tasmania’s $1.13bn AFL stadium likely to be given green light at parliamentary vote

The controversial stadium on the Hobart waterfront is set to go ahead after three crossbenchers expressed their support for the project

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Nerves jangling ahead of do or die stadium vote

The future of a contentious stadium and an AFL licence will be decided during a parliamentary debate that could stretch over days.

Experts defend no-stadium call ahead of crucial vote

Politicians who will soon decide whether to approve a divisive stadium have quizzed a planning commission that recommended the project not go ahead.

Crucial politicians air AFL stadium cost worries

Ahead of a do-or-die vote on approval for a contentious stadium, a pair of key independent politicians have flagged issues with the project's price tag.

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AFL stadium opponents tip 'bitter chapter' ahead

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.

Labor and Albanese gain in post-budget Newspoll, but other polls don’t look as rosy

Labor and Albanese gain in post-budget Newspoll, but other polls don’t look as rosy

A national Newspoll, conducted after the May 14 budget from a sample of over 1,200 people, gave Labor a 52–48% lead over the Coalition, a one-point gain for Labor since the previous Newspoll four weeks ago.

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Thousands of flying foxes invade Queensland's Collinsville, driving locals out of their yards

Thousands of flying foxes invade Queensland's Collinsville, driving locals out of their yards

The flying foxes are not picky about where they go to the loo. Giant inflatable people with wavy arms are doing little to scare the creatures, and fed-up residents say attempts to smoke them out are achieving only limited success.

Glenorchy councillor Kelly Sims suspended over Facebook rant at local business owners

Glenorchy councillor Kelly Sims suspended over Facebook rant at local business owners

A Tasmanian councillor has been suspended for three months for "bullying" two local business people on social media — but has since doubled down on her own Facebook page and says she is being "persecuted".

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