Hobart News

Man shot in Hobart
A man is in Royal Hobart Hospital with superficial wounds after he was shot in the face.

NSW pile on runs in Shield clash
Ben Rohrer believes NSW are in a good position in their Sheffield Shield clash with Tasmania in Hobart.

Hobart prison escapees 'walked out'
Prison sources have confirmed two escapees from Hobart's Risdon Prison simply walked out.

Seaside vigil for missing Hobart man
Friends of missing Hobart man Bob Chappell have held a seaside vigil near the yacht where he was last seen three years ago.

No plea over armed robbery
A Hobart man charged with the armed robbery of the Queens Head Hotel at the weekend has not entered a plea.

Olyroos could fail to qualify for Olympics
Australia is facing the ignominy of failing to qualify a soccer team for the Olympics for the first time in 28 years.

Australia, Japan football hit by Olympic setbacks
SINGAPORE (AFP) - Australia's Olympic hopes were dealt a major blow with away defeat to Uzbekistan, while Japan were knocked off the top of Group C with an upset loss to Syria.

Football: Australia, Japan hit by Olympic setbacks
SINGAPORE, Feb 6, 2012 (AFP) - - Australia's Olympic hopes were dealt a major blow with away defeat to Uzbekistan late on Sunday, while Japan were knocked off the top of Group C with an upset loss to Syria.

Football: A-League scores first Asian owner in Bakrie
SYDNEY, Feb 6, 2012 (AFP) - - Indonesian company the Bakrie Group has become the first Asian owner of an Australian A-League club, acquiring 100 percent of the Brisbane Roar, Football Federation Australia said Monday.

KFC 'Catch a six' winner
Old Beach Cricket Club has won $8000 after catching a six in the KFC Colonels Club bay during a Big Bash League match in Hobart.