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2 weeks ago |
abc.net.au | Chris Rowbottom
Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff says he no longer has faith in two reports critical of the proposed Hobart stadium, firming up speculation he may rip the project from its current planning assessment. A draft assessment of the stadium by the Tasmanian Planning Commission, released last week, underscored a range of planning issues with the proposed Macquarie Point stadium, and determined it would cost more than $1 billion to build and also potentially risk Tasmania's credit rating.
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2 weeks ago |
abc.net.au | Chris Rowbottom
Tasmanian senator Jacqui Lambie believes she has an answer to the AFL's mandated roofed stadium — and it involves a "tent-like" structure. Senator Lambie has long advocated for Tasmania's AFL team, the Devils, to be based in Launceston, and is now seeking advice on how a roof could be added to York Park. The proposed Macquarie Point stadium is currently in the Project of State Significance planning process, but the government has hinted at fast-tracking that process via special legislation.
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2 weeks ago |
abc.net.au | Chris Rowbottom
The author of an independent economic review into Hobart's proposed Macquarie Point stadium was encouraged to meet with anti-stadium activists by a senior Jacqui Lambie Network staffer, weeks before he was formally appointed to conduct the review, and before that appointment was public knowledge.
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3 weeks ago |
abc.net.au | Chris Rowbottom
The government authority responsible for the proposed Hobart stadium says a scathing draft planning commission report into the project should be given "limited, if any weight", and it has sought and received legal advice.
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4 weeks ago |
tasmaniantimes.com | Chris Rowbottom
Media release – Luke Edmunds MLC, Shadow Minister for Sport & Events, 27 March 2025Is the Government shifting the goal posts on stadium delivery timeline? The Tasmanian AFL deal outlines that the Macquarie Point stadium must achieve practical completion by 31 December 2028, and it must have a roof. Yesterday, Macquarie Point Development Corporation appeared to indicate that the Government was working towards a December 2030 completion timeline.
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Loretta Lohberger
Reporter at ABC News (Australia)
Loretta Lohberger primarily covers news in Tasmania, Australia, particularly around the area of Launceston and surrounding regions.
Jarrad Bevan
Real Estate Editor at News.com.au
Jarrad Bevan primarily covers news in Tasmania, Australia, focusing on areas around Launceston and surrounding regions.
Meg Whitfield
Journalist at Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)
Meg Whitfield primarily covers news in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia and surrounding areas.
Jo Spargo
Breakfast Host at ABC Hobart
Jo Spargo primarily covers news in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia and surrounding areas.
Lucie Cutting
Radio Producer and Presenter at ABC Hobart
Lucie Cutting primarily covers news in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia and surrounding areas.
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Hobart stadium independent assessor amends report to include meetings with anti-stadium activists. They were among a number of meetings not initially disclosed - but the only ones that were held before his appointment was public knowledge. @abcsport https://t.co/f3SEAEyCqU
Exclusive: The Macquarie Point stadium roof is officially in the gun. Cricket Aus and Cricket Tas have asked government to consider a roofless stadium design, with centre wicket shadowing a major issue AFL remains firm - no roof, no team @abcsport https://t.co/rxoNOdLHbb
Tassie were 61 points down at the 15:30 mark of the 3rd, but kicked 6 of the next 7 goals to go down by 21. An improvement following the 68 point loss to Norwood a couple of weeks ago. Coastal duo Kai Cameron and Bailey Boag amongst Tasmania's best
Showed plenty of fight right to the final siren 💚 Next up, Tassie’s women take on North Melbourne VFLW! Watch live: https://t.co/byHJQXNSzU https://t.co/3wTNJrgQAP
