Negative findings in Hobart stadium report dismissed as ‘matters of opinion and choice’
The issues that led Tasmania’s Planning Commission (TPC) to reject the proposed Hobart AFL stadium are “matters of opinion and…
Is Hobart’s proposed AFL stadium now dead?
It’s a town-planning exercise of immense complexity. A roofed stadium at the intersection of Hobart’s only major arterial routes, on…
Mick Fanning, Joel Parkinson oppose plan to redevelop Snapper Rocks
Draft plans to redevelop land around one of Queensland’s southernmost beaches have sparked community outrage and concern from former world…
Why the Hobart stadium cost has blown out again
After weeks of talking about it, the Tasmanian government has released its stadium-enabling legislation for public consultation. The legislation takes…
Hobart stadium cost up to $945m as enabling legislation released
Draft legislation that would enable a stadium to be built at Macquarie Point in Hobart, has been released for public…
Government to override 15 planning laws for 2032 Olympic venues
All venues to be built for the 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games, including the Victoria Park stadium, are set…
Hobart will reap ‘significant’ economic benefits from stadium, report says
A new economic report commissioned by the Hobart City Council has found the proposed Macquarie Point stadium would deliver more…
Independent Hobart stadium assessor amends report to include anti-stadium meetings
The author of an independent economic review into Hobart’s proposed Macquarie Point stadium was encouraged to meet with anti-stadium activists…
Why the Macquarie Point stadium is drawing ‘pulp mill’ comparisons
It might sound a little familiar to Tasmanians. A deal is done behind closed doors, a controversial project emerges, claims…
A crowd of 23,000 spills out onto Hobart’s streets. Here’s what happens next
You’ve just watched the Tasmania Devils enjoy a spirited win over, let’s say, Carlton. The crowd at Macquarie Point in…