Hobart
Coverage of Hobart in the Nexus archive.
- Hong Kong aurora-chasing tour group rescues 2 divers lost at sea in Australia
A Hong Kong tour group on an aurora-chasing boat ride in Tasmania, Australia, rescued two Hong Kong residents who were lost at sea after scuba diving. The rescue occurred during a Southern Lights sightseeing cruise in Hobart, and the group's actions were praised by the tour agency WWPKG Tours for highlighting 'the brilliance of humanity.'
- Australian officials ask fans to respect the privacy of Neil, a 1-ton seal who respects nothing
Neil, a 1-ton elephant seal in Tasmania, is causing property damage and attracting large social media attention, prompting officials to ask fans to respect his privacy. His antics include damaging infrastructure and posing risks for human-seal encounters.
- Sexual abuse survivors speak out against former coach
Sexual abuse survivors spoke out against former coach Brent Trimbell, who pleaded guilty to two counts of rape and one count of forcible touching involving three female victims over five years. District Attorney Shawn Smith and Sheriff Craig DuMond announced the guilty pleas at a joint news conference.