A map showing how the positioning of the Goods Shed in relation to the new AFL stadium.
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Heritage listing looms for this old shed, and that spells trouble for Hobart $715m stadium plan

In short: A circa-1915 railway goods shed located at the proposed site of a new stadium has been provisionally heritage listed, the ABC understands. A…

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artist's imp[ression of sports stadium cricket match
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Events promoter says sporting codes cannot afford temporary Ekka stadium

Former Gold Coast Suns chairman Tony Cochrane has hit out at the Palaszczuk government’s move to make sporting codes pay for a temporary stadium while…

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An aerial graphic view of a stadium on the waters edge, city behind and sky
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Hobart stadium alternative dead in the water as government scuttles former premier’s idea

Quick read A former Labor premier has put forward alternative plans for a waterfront AFL stadium in Hobart, as the government’s preferred site faces space…

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A concept design for an AFL stadium at Macquarie Point.
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Tasmanian premier rubbishes suggestions AFL stadium cannot be built

Quick read In short: Tasmania’s AFL dream hinges on the construction of a 23,000-seat, roofed stadium at Hobart’s Macquarie Point. But growing concern around the…

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Macquarie Point selected as Tasmania’s AFL stadium location, ABC understands

Hobart’s Macquarie Point is set to be declared the Tasmanian government’s preferred site for a new AFL stadium, the ABC understands. Key points: Among the…

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A match is seen being played at TIO Stadium during sunset.
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Football to continue at Darwin stadium while ICAC probes safety compliance issues

Football fans will continue to stream into Darwin’s major sports stadium while the facility is under investigation by the Northern Territory’s anti-corruption watchdog over safety…

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