$35 Million New Town Development Approved After Unanimous Vote
22nd January 2026 – At the Planning Authority Committee meeting on Wednesday 21 January, approval was granted for the redevelopment of the former WIN Television site at 48–50 and 52 New Town Road, New Town. The decision clears the way for a major mixed-use project on the long-vacant land.
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Record breaking crowds attend Taste of Summer
4th January 2026 – A record-breaking Taste of Summer festival has concluded on Hobart’s waterfront, attracting 98,125 visitors over its eight-day run. Attendance was roughly 10,000 higher than last year, with about one in three attendees travelling from interstate or overseas.
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2025 Stallholder Awards Winners
29th December 2025 – The best food and drink stallholders at Tasmania’s Taste of Summer festival have been crowned, with six local businesses winning top honours at the second annual Taste Awards.
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Derwent Ferries
9th December 2025 – Eleven extra weekday crossings will operate all-day between Bellerive and the Hobart waterfront, giving shoppers more flexibility on when and how they travel into the city.
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Plans Lodged for Prince of Wales Redevelopment
20th November 2025 – A proposal to demolish the Prince of Wales Hotel in Battery Point and replace it with a mixed-use residential and commercial complex has been formally lodged with the Hobart City Council.
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Scaled-Down Davey Street Hotel Wins Council Approval
6th November 2025 – A scaled-down six-storey, 67-room boutique hotel on Davey Street has been approved by the Hobart City Council, following years of design revisions to meet strict height and heritage requirements.
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New Cancer Wellness Centre for Hobart
12th September 2025 – Plans for the $24 million SHE Cancer Wellness Centre have been approved by Hobart City Council, marking an important step forward in local cancer care and support.
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