As the Hobart Hurricanes host the Melbourne Stars in their Christmas Eve game, skipper Matthew Wade is expecting a big crowd. With 10,000 fans expected after showings of 3316, 5673 and 1917, the pressure is on for Hurricanes fans to show up for their marquee game.
December, 2021
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23 December
Ed Psaltis recruits youth and experience for his 39th Sydney Hobart
Ed Psaltis planned to stop sailing in Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race after 35 starts; he tried, but it didn't work, and nearing his 39th participation, his enthusiasm for the 628 nautical mile race – and his passion to win it overall – are strong as ever.
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23 December
Tasmanian Premier's 'thoughts are with' jumping castle victim's family
Tasmanian Premier Peter Gutwein has offered his condolences to the family of 12-year-old Zane Mellor, who was laid to rest today after last week's jumping castle tragedy in Devonport. Added5 minutes ago Thursday,
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23 December
Keeping Tasmanians safe this Christmas
Premier Keeping Tasmanians safe this Christmas. We have spent the most part of the last 20 months preparing for COVID-19 to enter Tasmania, and wit
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23 December
Ariarne Titmus gets recognition with Nike and City of Launceston council
The celebration of Launceston's golden girl Ariarne Titmus has taken a creative twist after a global sportswear company and City of Launceston council partnered up. Titmus enjoyed a terrific Tokyo Olympics with two gold,
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23 December
NBL: Tasmania JackJumpers fade out against Jarell Martin, Sydney Kings
That dunk, dripping with a casual swagger, seemed to be a reminder for the Sydney Kings that they were the side to be feared rather than the team from the Apple Isle. It sparked a 33-13 scoring spree for the Sydney Kings as they overturned a nine-point deficit heading into …
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23 December
Smaller yachts chasing Sydney to Hobart handicap honours
The fate of overall honours in this Sydney to Hobart will be decided two days into the race, according to the two-times handicap-winning owner of Quest.
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23 December
Smaller yachts chasing handicap honours
The fate of overall honours in this Sydney to Hobart will be decided two days into the race, according to the two-times handicap-winning owner of Quest.
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23 December
Further support for Veteran wellbeing services in Tasmania
Guy Barnett, Minister for Veterans' Affairs Further support for Veteran wellbeing services in Tasmania. The Tasmanian Government welcomes today’s announcement b
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23 December
View Shipwreck – Retriever
The schooner Retriever sailed from Hobart for Melbourne on 21 July 1856, under the command of owner William Fisher, with a cargo including 30,000 feet of timber, 12,000 battens, 25,000 palings and eleven anchors.