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The Brisbane Bullets and Tasmania JackJumpers are meeting in Round 3 of NBL27, with coverage spanning previews, betting odds and talking points. Attention centres on Tasmania's overtime victory inspired by a three-peat winning master, as fans and punters weigh up form and tips ahead of the matchup.
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The Tasmania JackJumpers held off a late Melbourne United comeback to win their NBL clash, with a foul-out forcing a tense finish that drew national coverage in Australia. United's supporters also followed pre-game interest around new additions Oduro and Chance ahead of their first road trip of the season.
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Daylight saving time is returning across much of Australia this weekend, with clocks springing forward in NSW, Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania, the ACT and the NT's neighbours. Coverage notes Australians will lose an hour of sleep as the country temporarily splits into five time zones. Attention spans practical advice, including a 15-minute trick to ease sleep disruption, while a Gold Coast mayor is again pushing for Queensland to adopt daylight saving.
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Queen Mary of Denmark, the Tasmanian-born wife of King Frederik, has made a private visit home to Australia, with reports linking the trip to a sad family reason. Interest in her Melbourne and Tasmania connections has surged among Australian readers. Details remain sparse, with the royal household keeping the nature of the visit confidential, prompting widespread curiosity about the beloved Danish queen's return to her home state.
- 5Hitachi Energy to power Marinus Link renewable superhighway▼Marinus Link: Hitachi Energy’s grid-forming HVDC technology drives Australian renewable energy superhighway
Hitachi Energy says its grid-forming HVDC technology will underpin Marinus Link, the planned electricity interconnector between Tasmania and Victoria, Australia. The project is being positioned as a renewable energy 'superhighway', carrying power generated by Tasmanian wind and hydro to the mainland grid and supporting Australia's broader energy transition.
- 6Antarctic winter sea ice hits record low again▼Meanwhile in the Southern Hemisphere, the peak of winter ice in Antartica has again falls to a record low level (as it h
Antarctic winter sea ice has fallen to a record low at its annual peak, marking roughly the third consecutive year of unprecedented lows. Scientists including Will Hobbs of the University of Tasmania say the big question is how sensitive the global climate system is to this ongoing loss of sea ice, and warn researchers are still working to understand the consequences.
- 7Granite landscapes shine in Bay of Fires photography●Granite Splendour at the Bay of Fires. Bay Of Fires, Tasmania, Australia. © All Rights Reserved by Kev Peirce. # Photo #
A landscape photograph of the Bay of Fires on Tasmania's north-east coast has been shared by photographer Kev Peirce, highlighting the area's famous orange-lichen covered granite boulders and turquoise waters. The image showcases one of Australia's most celebrated coastal landscapes, known for its white sandy beaches and striking rock formations.
- 8Antarctic winter sea ice hits record low again●Meanwhile in the Southern Hemisphere, the peak of winter ice in Antartica has again fallen to a record low level (as it
Antarctic sea ice has again reached a record low for its winter peak, continuing a trend seen over the past three years. Scientists, including Will Hobbs of the University of Tasmania, warn that the planet's climate system may be more sensitive to the loss of sea ice than previously understood, and researchers are still working to quantify the wider consequences of the continued decline.
- 9Childhood fitness linked to lower adult depression risk●Research shows childhood fitness linked to lower risk of adult depression
New research from the University of Tasmania suggests children who are physically fit are less likely to experience depression as adults. The findings, highlighted by the university, point to long-term mental health benefits of fitness and physical activity early in life, adding to evidence linking childhood health habits with adult wellbeing.
- 10Mooney and Strange lead Western Australia to win over Tasmania●Mooney, Strange star in WA's win over Tasmania
Western Australia defeated Tasmania in a domestic cricket match, with Beth Mooney and Strange producing standout performances to secure the victory. The result strengthens WA's position in the Australian domestic competition, with Mooney's form again proving decisive for her side.