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Aged Care Services Minister Richard Colbeck defends going to cricket instead of a COVID committee

Richard Colbeck says he has to "live with" his decision to attend the Ashes in Hobart instead of a COVID committee hearing into the Omicron spread in aged care homes.

ABC News

Richard Colbeck defends skipping aged care Covid inquiry for ‘significant’ Test match in Hobart

Aged care minister insists he worked on portfolio duties ‘all through that weekend’ in mid-January when he was at Ashes cricket for three days

The Guardian - AU

Hobart's higher petrol prices and construction costs reflected in CPI figures

While the consumer price index rose 1.3 per cent nationally, in Hobart the increase was 2.2 per cent, partly driven by higher fuel prices and construction costs.

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Icebreaker returns from Antarctica

Australia's new icebreaker, the RSV Nuyina, has returned to Hobart following its maiden Antarctic voyage discovering an underwater canyon and mountain

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Trial for e-scooters in Hobart should be paused amid injuries and 'deep concerns', two councillors say

Council data reveals over a hundred warnings and a number of outright bans on riders have been imposed since the trial of rental e-scooters began in Tasmania — with two city councillors saying they want the risks assessed before someone gets seriously hurt.

ABC News

‘We are tearing open that wound’: the First Nations artists reclaiming Tasmania

For the island’s Mona Foma festival, public spaces ‘dripping in colonialism’ have been disrupted with screams, violence and truth

The Guardian - AU

Tasmanian bushfire season pushes later due to La Niña, with conditions primed for catastrophe

One effect of La Niña is the later Tasmanian fire season; another effect is it has added to the fuel load — and that is deeply worrying, with many seeming to forget the disasters of the past, one fire expert says.

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I’ve spent enough time on the bench – Sam Billings keen to kick on with England

Billings made his Test debut in Hobart before jetting off to Barbados to link-up with the T20 squad.

The Independent UK

Phoenix dominate JackJumpers in NBL

A dominant third quarter display has helped the South East Melbourne Phoenix record their fourth NBL win of the season, beating Tasmania 76-63 in Hobart.

AAP

Hobart's Salamanca Markets celebrate 50 years

For 50 years, come rain, hail or shine, the Salamanca Market would go on. Then along came COVID — but that too has been pushed aside and the tradition continues.

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Maxwell smashes Hobart, BBL record books

Glenn Maxwell smashed an unbeaten 154 for the highest score in a BBL match as the Melbourne Stars also rewrote the record books with their 2-273 against Hobart.

AAP

Graham Thorpe could be 'axed' by England for role in booze session after dire Ashes tour

England's dismal Ashes campaign ended on a sour note after police were called to break up a post-series drinking session at a hotel in Hobart, that included Joe Root, James Anderson, Nathan Lyon, Travis Head and Alex Carey - as well as Graham Thorpe

Daily Mirror

Man charged over fatal shooting in Bridgewater, in Hobart's north

A 23-year-old man has been charged with murder after a fatal shooting in Hobart's north on Monday.

ABC News

Ashes 2021-22: our writers’ end-of-series awards

Pat Cummins shone as Australia captain, Scott Boland and Cameron Green broke through but it was a series to forget for England

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Graham Thorpe’s cigar lit the fuse for police shutting down post-Ashes party

The England assistant coach broke law in Tasmania by smoking indoors and police were called to a 6am drinking session involving both teams which Thorpe filmed on his mobile phone

Evening Standard

ECB investigating after video emerges of police being called to post-Ashes hotel drinks after Hobart Test

Furious England management are investigating why an incident featuring Joe Root, James Anderson and Tasmanian police was filmed — seemingly by assistant coach Graham Thorpe — then leaked to the Australian media.

The Independent UK

ECB investigating after police called to Ashes drinks following Hobart Test

Players and staff from both the Australian and English teams were at the event.

Daily Mirror

Police break up 6am booze session after Ashes debacle as ECB launch investigation

England captain Joe Root and assistant coach Graham Thorpe are told to go to bed after causing a disturbance at 6am in Hobart

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Tas manhunt after fatal targeted shooting

A man has been killed at a home in Hobart's northern suburbs in what police say was a targeted shooting, while two people there at the time were not harmed.

Daily Mirror

Australia stars toast Ashes win with singalong with England's Barmy Army at local bar

Pat Cummins and his Australia side joined the Barmy Army in a bar in Hobart after they wrapped up a 4-0 win over England in the Ashes

ABC News

Gunman on the run after deadly shooting in Bridgewater, in Hobart's north

Police officers continue to hunt for a shooter who allegedly killed 32-year-old Tye Silver in Hobart's northern suburbs overnight.

ABC News

Hobart clinic faces closure after a police raid, but practitioner says he has nothing to hide

Tasmania Police have confiscated medication, computers and medical records at Mt Nelson Medical Centre, leaving general practitioner Clive Stack unable to contact his patients, many of whom are vulnerable.

The Guardian - UK

Ashes 2021-22: Player ratings for Australia’s ruthless rout of England

Where Mark Wood was a rare shining light for the visitors, the series had few redeeming features for Haseeb Hameed, Ollie Pope and Rory Burns

Daily Mirror

Geoffrey Boycott names three England 'flops' and two who 'enhanced reputations' at Ashes

Geoffrey Boycott has delivered his verdict on England's Ashes humiliation, which ended with another dismal batting collapse against their old foes in Hobart

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