Macquarie Point Stadium
1st December 2025 – I strongly support the development of the Macquarie Point Stadium. Tasmania’s economy in the past has been transformed by bold, future-focused projects, and this stadium has the potential to be the next one.
Hobart’s Best Days Are On The Horizon
4th November 2025 – We need to foster a general culture of positivity instead of negativity being the default option, writes Edwin Johnstone
Education is key in battle to save city’s soul
8th October 2025 – Hobart’s heritage is both fragile and irreplaceable. In recent months, two incidents have highlighted just how vulnerable our most cherished public places are: the theft of bronze plaques from Soldiers’ Memorial Avenue, on the Queens Domain, and the damage inflicted on Kelly’s Steps, in Battery Point, by e-scooters.
Markets play an integral role in driving economy
17th September 2025 – As the days lengthen and Hobart’s streets warm under the first sun of spring, the city’s markets are once again bustling with energy, colour and fresh local produce. From the Salamanca, Farm Gate and the Hobart Twilight markets to suburban pop-ups, these vibrant gatherings are more than weekend markets, they are a vital force in Hobart’s economy and community life.
Hobart’s CBD Must Retain Function and Accessibility
29th August 2025 – Hobart’s CBD can be lively and attractive, but must retain function and accessibility a vibrant and thriving Hobart means finding the right balance so the city works for everyone.
Bike lane bullies
29th March 2025 – When the bike lanes in Collin St debate first started many businesses in the area vocalised their opposition to the proposal, but they quickly stopped being public about it. Behind the scenes support from businesses did not stop but they were genuinely concerned about tactics being deployed by those in favour of the proposal.
Practical Solutions for Bike Lanes and Traffic Needed
10th Febraury 2025 – Debate raging over bike lanes in the CBD must be steered towards practical solutions it’s time the cycling lobby put the brakes on its ideological approach and listened to the views of all stakeholders.
Scrambling to Hurt Hobart Businesses
12th December 2024 – A majority of Hobart councillors voted to continue the scramble crossing trial indefinitely. Why call these things a trial? The outcomes are predetermined and never put in place with local businesses in mind, just ideology.
Business Wants Data on Cycleway Impact
9th November 2024 – Last week over 100 concerned business owners and residents of Hobart attended a public meeting on the bike lane proposal for Collins St. The event was organised by the Confederation of Greater Hobart Business.