community
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Greater Hobart’s Small Businesses Shine at Inaugural Awards
Last night’s inaugural 2026 Greater Hobart Small Business Excellence Awards was a tremendous success and a wonderful celebration of our local business community. As Chair of Business Greater Hobart, I was incredibly proud to see our 21 finalists recognised for their hard work, resilience, innovation and contribution to Greater Hobart. Congratulations to our 2026 award…
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Greater Hobart Small Business Awards Launch
As Chair of Business Greater Hobart, I was proud to officially launch the inaugural 2026 Greater Hobart Small Business Excellence Awards. The launch at Florage Tasmania brought together finalists, sponsors and Business Greater Hobart representatives ahead of the awards ceremony next month. Small businesses create jobs, drive our economy and bring our communities to life.…
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Choir of High Hopes at Festival of Voices 2026
Over the past two weeks, I had the pleasure of performing with the Choir of High Hopes Hobart as part of the 2026 Festival of Voices. We took part in three pop-up performances at Hobart City Mission, Hobart Library and St David’s Cathedral, bringing music into very different community spaces across the city. Each performance…
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2026 Greater Hobart Small Business Excellence Awards
As Chair of Business Greater Hobart, I am proud to be hosting the inaugural 2026 Greater Hobart Small Business Excellence Awards. These awards have been created to recognise and celebrate the small businesses, business owners and teams that make an important contribution to the Greater Hobart economy and community. Small businesses are at the heart…
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Connecting Local Businesses Across Greater Hobart
Last night I had the pleasure of hosting Business Greater Hobart’s June networking event, bringing together local business owners, professionals and community leaders from across Greater Hobart. Our guest speakers, Sally-Ann Wild and Simon Paris from Tasmanian Insurance Brokers, delivered an informative presentation on the insurance risks small businesses often overlook. Their presentation highlighted some…
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Paint the Town Red: Hobart’s Winter Spirit on Display
As Dark Mofo returns to Hobart, so too does one of the festival’s most recognisable traditions – Paint the Town Red. From glowing shopfronts and illuminated landmarks to themed displays and creative installations, the campaign encourages businesses, residents and community groups to embrace the festival atmosphere and help transform southern Tasmania into a sea of…
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Winter appeals are underway in Hobart
As winter sets in across Hobart, a number of local charities are launching their annual appeals to support people doing it tough. The Hobart City Mission Winter Appeal and the Vinnies Winter Appeal are reporting growing demand for help with housing, food, power bills and other essentials. Many of us are fortunate to have a…
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Sustainability and Small Business in Focus
Great to host another successful Business Greater Hobart networking event last night alongside Tom Miller from Florage Tasmania, with another strong turnout of local business owners and professionals from across Greater Hobart. Tom shared insights into Florage Tasmania’s approach to sustainability and the practical ways businesses can rethink waste, packaging and everyday operations. What made…
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Billy’s Burgers closure marks end of a waterfront favourite
Waterfront change part of a fresh new chapter Billy’s Burgers and Bar on Elizabeth Street Pier will close on 3 May as part of the ongoing redevelopment of the waterfront precinct. Owner Leo Miller has confirmed the popular venue will finish up after several years of trading on the pier, following the earlier closure of…
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Community connections only make us stronger across Hobart
GOOD COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS ONLY MAKE US STRONGER ACROSS HOBART, PEOPLE ARE BUILDING FRIENDSHIPS, LEARNING NEW SKILLS AND FINDING A SENSE OF BELONGING EDWIN – JOHNSTONE Hobart has always been a city built on community. It’s something visitors notice quickly. Walk through Salamanca on a Saturday morning, attend a local event or spend time at one…