The Latest Breaking News from Macquarie Point

Fans and opponents of a new AFL stadium have held rallies on the same piece of turf ahead of a vote in parliament that will determine whether it goes ahead.

Cricket Tasmania and the state's government are confident they've found a solution to shadow problems at the proposed Macquarie Point stadium in Hobart.

A contentious stadium tied to a state's AFL dream will head to a critical parliamentary vote after a planning assessment report is made public.

NEW DELHI: The construction of the world's first all-weather cricket stadium in Tasmania, Australia, has cricket enthusiasts around thrilled. The ground-breaking Macquarie Point stadium, which will be constructed on Hobart's waterfront, will transform the sport by ensuring that it can be played in any weather.

A firm involved in designing stadiums in Sydney, Adelaide and Perth will draw up plans for a stadium at Macquarie Point in Hobart.

A historic railway goods shed on the site of a proposed stadium in Hobart has been permanently heritage listed.

A $715 million stadium project for Hobart's waterfront will be assessed by the state planning commission after legislation passed parliament.

Proponents of an alternative Hobart waterfront stadium plan have guaranteed their proposal will not cost taxpayers more than $745 million.

There were high hopes that Macquarie Point would become a beacon for reconciliation with Tasmania's Aboriginal community but as the AFL stadium project gains momentum, those hopes are fading.