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 - 12:57pmTasmanian 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 - 10:43amThe 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 - 8:42pmTasmania’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 - 4:00amLauderdale’s Sam Siggins has won his third Alastair Lynch Medal as the best player in Tasmania’s State League. Siggins finished on 23 votes, five ahead of Ben Simpson from North Launceston and Baxter Norton from Clarence. He had a slow start to the season but put together a strong finish with five best-on-ground performances in […]
Tue Sep 19, 2023 - 5:30amThe colours and name of Tasmania’s AFL team will be unveiled at the beginning of the next season, the new club board have announced. With the name ‘Devils,’ currently used by Tasmania’s youth teams, being a popular choice, the public will have the opportunity to participate in determining the team’s appearance and nickname. The team’s […]
Thu Sep 14, 2023 - 4:00amAfter a careful selection process, Tasmania’s new AFL club has announced its inaugural board of directors. The nine-person board is made up of leaders in various fields including finance, leadership, community engagement and football. Chairman Grant O’Brien says the board, which was agreed upon by the AFL and Tasmanian government, aims to establish a successful […]
Wed Sep 13, 2023 - 5:00amA new report has found that the proposed Macquarie Point Stadium in Tasmania would generate $226.61 million per year in economic benefits for the state, totaling $2.26 billion over its first 10 years. The report, authored by businessman Russel Hanson, compares the potential of the stadium to that of the Museum of Old and New […]
Wed Sep 6, 2023 - 3:29pmThe AFL Premiership cup will visit Tasmania for the very first time ahead of grand final. As part of a three-week tour, the cup will stop in Hobart from September 5-6 before heading to Devonport on September 7 and Launceston on September 8 and 9. The AFL’s Kylie Rogers said it was great to have […]
Mon Sep 4, 2023 - 6:00amPlans for a new multi-million-dollar sports hub in Hobart’s Northern Suburbs have been lodged, more than 4 years after first being announced. The North Chigwell Sports Facility, located next to the Brooker Highway, at the North Chigwell Sport Ground aims to replace the current playing area with a more modern setup. The proposed changes involve […]
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