Sabra Lane is a reporter and weekend 7pm presenter for ABC News Tasmania, based in Hobart.
A pair of young giant sequoia trees have been planted in Hobart's St David's Park to replace two that were removed in April after vandalism, fire and other factors led to their decline.
While property markets across Australia cool, Hobart is heating up, with listings falling sharply and hot suburbs nearly tripling in a year.
In Hobart, a gardening program that matches older people with volunteers to help with garden maintenance and provide social support often leads to social connection and friendship.
James Dunlevie is a Melbourne-born journalist, digital producer and editor with the ABC News team in Hobart.
Monty Jacka is a journalist with the ABC in Hobart. He was formerly in the ABC Riverina newsroom. He might one day tweet from @montyjacka_ (but probably not).
A 43-year-old man who performed a Nazi gesture towards police and later via video link during a Hobart court hearing has been sentenced to two months' imprisonment.
Hobart City Council's newly elected councillors have been formally sworn in. New Lord Mayor Charles Wooley says he wants to be a "people's mayor".
A private Sandy Bay retreat with direct beach access and 1930s charm has sold for Hobart’s highest price this year.
Nurses and midwives have stepped up a pay dispute with the Tasmanian government, walking off the job at two southern hospitals.
Macquarie Point and the Hobart Airport expansion are fuel for growth in Tasmania, says John McGrath — and he’s named 10 suburbs to watch.
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A wicketkeeper has to stay wholly behind the stumps until the ball is struck or goes past the wicket, and any breach is a no-ball that gifts the batters a run. That very law decided the game in Hobart on 4 November 2026. Melbourne and Hobart were tied on 154 with a single ball remaining, […]
Scout Wallen is a reporter on the breaking news desk in Brisbane. After completing her ABC News cadetship in Brisbane, Scout worked in Rockhampton, central Queensland, and was more recently the court reporter in Hobart.
The Tasmanian government has paid about $2 million to not build a thermal power plant at Macquarie Point, the site of the planned Hobart stadium.
Two-time winner Christian Beck relaunched his yacht on Wednesday and took the opportunity to open sparring against his biggest competition.
Two-time winner Christian Beck relaunched his yacht on Wednesday and took the opportunity to open sparring against his biggest competition.