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Gin-uary back on Hobart waterfront
Gin-uary Hobart will return to Princes Wharf 1 next weekend, marking its ninth year on Hobart’s waterfront. Running across January 17 and 18, the two-day festival has become Tasmania’s flagship spirits event, featuring more than 25 distillers and over 100 spirits. Festival Director Nicole Fisher said the event remains popular because it continues to evolve
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Record breaking crowds attend Taste of Summer
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. Tourism Minister Jane Howlett said the event highlighted Tasmanian food and drink, featuring more than 75 producers and vendors.She
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Taste of Summer 2025 Stallholder Awards Winners
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. Elles Pantry won Best Tasmanian Produce Showcase for its falafel pita, while Ming Court claimed the Cultural Heritage Award for satay chicken skewers made from a traditional
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Extra ferry sailings up until Christmas
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. This includes two new later services at 6.10 pm and 7 pm. The City of Hobart is supporting Derwent Ferries to provide these additional services. The additional services are
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Plans Lodged for Prince of Wales Redevelopment
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. The application seeks permission to remove the existing building at 55 Hampden Road while retaining the historic cottage at 43 South Street, excluding a
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Scaled-Down Davey Street Hotel Wins Council Approval
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. The development at 61–63 Davey Street will include a ground-floor bar, valet-accessed basement parking for up to 39 cars, and a green rooftop space. The project
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New Cancer Wellness Centre for Hobart
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. The centre will transform the former Theatre Royal Hotel on Campbell Street—directly opposite the Royal Hobart Hospital—into a welcoming space with consulting rooms, 11 accommodation units and shared