Hawthorn vs Essendon: Tasmanian government's close call on borders, crowd numbers ahead of Sunday game

Jessica Willard
Updated June 15 2021 - 6:46pm, first published 4:30pm
GOAL: Above, Launceston mayor Albert van Zetten, Sports Minister Jane Howlett and Premier Peter Gutwein at UTAS Stadium on Tuesday. Picture: Jessica Willard
GOAL: Above, Launceston mayor Albert van Zetten, Sports Minister Jane Howlett and Premier Peter Gutwein at UTAS Stadium on Tuesday. Picture: Jessica Willard

Crowd capacity at UTAS Stadium could be increased ahead of Sunday's history-making match between Hawthorn and Essendon, with a decision around relaxing border restrictions expected in the coming days.

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Jessica Willard

Jessica Willard

Senior Journalist and Health Reporter

Being a health reporter to me is about more than just reporting the problems. It's about asking why they are happening in the first place and what needs to change to fix it.

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