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Indigenous Tasmanian artist breaks silence after JackJumpers jersey controversy

Aboriginal Tasmanian artist Reuben Oates has broken his silence after the “recent controversy” surrounding his design for the Tasmanian JackJumpers Indigenous round jersey, as several more Indigenous bodies share support for his work. In a statement released on Friday night, Oates said he is an “immensely proud Tasmanian Aboriginal man” who is the “seventh great-grandson of […]

Sat Nov 4, 2023 - 10:45am

Basketball

Tasmanian Aboriginal associations rally behind artist after JackJumpers jersey controversy

Multiple Tasmanian Aboriginal associations have come out in support of a local artist whose cultural design for the Tasmania JackJumpers was labeled as ‘offensive’ by one major indigenous body. Aboriginal artist Reuben Oates created the jersey for the team originally intended to be worn during this weekend’s Indigenous round, but his use of ‘dot art’ […]

Thu Nov 2, 2023 - 5:30pm

Basketball

Tasmania JackJumpers scrap indigenous jersey after backlash

The Tasmania JackJumpers have confirmed that they won’t be wearing their new Indigenous jersey at this weekend’s game following backlash from Tasmanian Aboriginal leaders. Aboriginal artist Reuben Oates designed the indigenous jersey for the team after being approached by the JackJumpers on social media, however the design’s use of ‘dot art’ has come under fire. […]

Tue Oct 31, 2023 - 7:40pm

Football

Sneak peek: Proposed AFL Tasmania high-performance centre

Example images showing just what the potential future home of Tasmania’s new AFL club could look like have been revealed. The design by global architectural design firm Populous, which specialises in sports facilities, arenas and convention centres, shows a space that will be built to a standard that is “consistent with the majority of other AFL club […]

Sat Oct 28, 2023 - 5:00am

Football

Historic grand final win for Tasmanian Devils at AFL inclusion carnival

Tasmania has clinched a historic victory at the AFL National Inclusion Carnival held in Brisbane. For the first time ever, the Tasmanian Devils triumphed in the Grand Final, securing a nail-biting 34/30 win that was assured in a dramatic last quarter. Coming from behind to topple South Australia by a slender margin of four points […]

Fri Oct 13, 2023 - 6:15pm

Basketball

Tasmanian JackJumpers win second home game of season

The Tasmanian JackJumpers have won their second consecutive home game of the season, beating the Illawarra Hawks 103 to 73. It’s the Jackies third win of the season, beating Melbourne United 80 to 75 on October 8 and the Sydney Kings 80 to 72 on October 6. The JackJumpers will next face off South East […]

Thu Oct 12, 2023 - 9:18pm

Sport

Ball gets rolling on new $43m Launceston sports hub

A new $43.6 million sports complex in Launceston has taken a step forward – with the filing of a development application by the Department of State Growth. The Northern Suburbs Community Recreation Hub will feature nine courts, a 198-seat grandstand, rock climbing and gymnastics facilities. The hub will also include a weightlifting, boxing, and dojo […]

Thu Oct 12, 2023 - 12:57pm

Sport

Mitch McPherson named as new JackJumpers MC

Tasmanian mental health advocate and Speak Up Stay ChatTY founder Mitch McPherson has been named as the new JackJumpers MC. Mitch will be joined by Leah Clark at the teams home games this NBL season, with the first MyState Bank Arena match against the Sydney Kings to be played next Friday. New JackJumpers CEO Christine […]

Mon Sep 25, 2023 - 10:43am

Sport

Kingborough wins the 2023 TSL Grand Final

The Kingborough Tigers have won the 2023 TSL Grand Final at North Hobart Oval today, securing their first ever state league premiership. The Tigers’ win was sparked by a strong second quarter. Nicholas Baker, Eddie Cole, and Lachlan Clifford were instrumental in winning the midfield battle. North Launceston made a late comeback in the final […]

Sat Sep 23, 2023 - 8:42pm

Sport

New basketball boss jumps into JackJumpers top job

Tasmania’s NBL JackJumpers franchise has revealed Christine Finnegan as their new CEO. The appointment comes as team owner Larry Kestelman aims to ensure stability at the club ahead of a potential sale. Finnegan is the second CEO in the club’s short history, following Simon Brookhouse who stood down in March 2023. Finnegan has had a […]

Sat Sep 23, 2023 - 4:00am