AFL
AFL boss won't budge when it comes to renegotiating Mac Point stadium
The major political parties support an AFL team, but are divided when it comes to the stadium
Thu Feb 22, 2024 - 5:00amMacquarie Point
Election 2024
Premier promises $375 million cap on Mac Point stadium spend
The stadium is estimated to cost $715 million, with $240 million of that coming from the federal government
Thu Feb 15, 2024 - 9:05am
Election 2024
Greens plan to scrap Macquarie Point stadium, renegotiate AFL team
'We're a tiny state, we can't afford to spend $1+ billion on a stadium during a housing crisis'
Thu Feb 15, 2024 - 12:05am
AFL
AFL dream 'won't be put in jeopardy' under Labor government, says White
White said Labor would seek to renegotiate the deal - and the Macquarie Point stadium - with the AFL
Wed Feb 14, 2024 - 10:55am
AFL
'Mac Point 2.0' stadium visionaries answer govt's crucial questions
The brains behind 'Mac Point 2.0' are now playing a waiting game with the state government
Tue Feb 6, 2024 - 5:00am
AFL
Council gives tick of support to 'Mac Point 2.0' stadium project
The alternative stadium proposal has cleared a hurdle with the Hobart City Council
Tue Jan 30, 2024 - 5:00pm
Macquarie Point
Century-old Hobart Railway Goods Shed scores provisional listing on heritage register
The Tasmanian Heritage Council has officially confirmed the provisional listing of the Hobart Railway Goods Shed at Macquarie Point as a heritage site. This 1915 railway goods shed stands as the sole remaining structure from Hobart’s industrial rail history and has met two out of eight criteria due to its historical significance and rarity. The […]
Wed Jan 10, 2024 - 1:30pm
Macquarie Point
Hobart tram group ‘ready and waiting’ to launch tourist tram from Regatta Grounds
The Hobart Tram Restoration and Museum Society is ready and waiting to build a tourist tram from the Hobart Regatta Grounds to Cornelian Bay. While the development application for a tram depot and museum has already been approved, the tram’s future route will depend on the outcome of the proposed Macquarie Point stadium. The trams, […]
Wed Jan 10, 2024 - 12:40pm
Macquarie Point
Green raise eyebrows at concerns over ‘conflict of interest’ in Hobart stadium proposal
The Greens have raised concerns about a potential conflict of interest regarding the Hobart stadium proposal, pointing out that the Macquarie Point Development Corporation will both propose and assess the project. Vica Bayley says the MPDC, which is responsible for the project, is also the author of the planning guidelines for the site. He said […]
Wed Jan 10, 2024 - 5:00am
Football
Independent MP John Tucker threatens early election over AFL stadium, abattoirs
Former Liberal-turned-Independent MP John Tucker is threatening to withdraw his support for the state government, a move that could potentially trigger an early election. Tucker is demanding immediate action on both the proposed AFL stadium project and the conditions in the state’s abattoirs. He is accusing the government of ‘neglecting its responsibilities in monitoring animal […]
Thu Jan 4, 2024 - 1:15pm