An ‘unauthorised’ anti-stadium banner attached to the chimney of Hobart’s iconic Gas Works was not approved and will be taken down, Pulse understands. The removal, which will happen ‘as soon as possible’, comes after concerns were raised over the impact of the ‘No Stadium’ sign on the heritage-listed building. Messages obtained by Pulse from a […]
Wed Jun 7, 2023 - 5:46pmThe director of Dark Mofo is backing a roofed stadium at Macquarie Point – but he says it needs light rail to the northern suburbs, visitor facilities and an integrated and central Truth and Reconciliation park. In an opinion piece for The Mercury, Leigh Carmichael said he believes the stadium location is ideal, with easy […]
Tue May 23, 2023 - 2:56pmRSL Tasmania has officially opposed the construction of an AFL stadium on Hobart’s waterfront. The decision comes after a briefing conducted by a state government representative at the organisation’s annual general meeting on the weekend, where members were given insights into the proposed project. However, despite the briefing, a staggering 80 percent of RSL members […]
Mon May 22, 2023 - 10:52amThousands of anti-stadium protestors have filled Hobart’s parliament lawns this afternoon in a bid to ‘stop the stadium’. The crowd argue that funds set aside for a $750 million stadium at Macquarie Point should instead be directed towards housing, health and education. The anti-stadium rally was chaired by the author Richard Flanagan, with other speakers […]
Sat May 13, 2023 - 1:22pmUPDATED: Tasmania’s Liberal Party has been thrown into minority after two backbenchers quit to sit as independents. The announcement was made this morning by Member for Lyons John Tucker and Member for Bass Lara Alexander. Speaking in Launceston, the pair confirmed they would be leaving the party over concerns surrounding a new $715m stadium to be […]
Fri May 12, 2023 - 9:58amNew artist impressions of the proposed Macquarie Point stadium in Hobart have been unveiled, showing the potential size of the building and its possible impact on the Cenotaph views. According to the images released, the stadium’s roof would be 40 metres high, making it the city’s 18th tallest structure. The drawings also show that the […]
Sat May 6, 2023 - 10:31amPrime Minister Anthony Albanese has pledged an additional $240 million to the state government to build a new stadium in Hobart, which is set to pave the way for Tasmania’s own AFL team. The stadium funding will go towards ‘redeveloping Hobart’s waterfront’, including refreshing crown land from Macquarie Point to Regatta Point, core funding for […]
Sat Apr 29, 2023 - 9:57amThe Hobart Northern Suburbs Rail Action Group say that a plan for a new, $750 million, multi-purpose stadium in the city must include a rail service to ‘avoid traffic chaos’. Toby Rowallan, the Rail Action Group President, is cautioning the State Government that choosing a busway over a rail system would be a ‘significant mistake’, […]
Thu Apr 27, 2023 - 12:30pmThe Federal Government is set to approve funding for a new multi-purpose stadium in Hobart, according to Government insiders. The $240 million shortfall will be filled by the Albanese government, clearing the final hurdle for Tasmania to be awarded the 19th AFL licence. The stadium, which is expected to cost around $750 million, will have […]
Tue Apr 25, 2023 - 9:00pmThe Tasmanian Greens have pulled their support for the state’s AFL licence bid due to the state’s ‘inability to afford a new stadium’. The bid to join the national league requires the construction of a stadium that the state “doesn’t need and can’t afford,” according to Greens leader Cassy O’Connor. The Greens say they still […]
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