Community – Edwin Johnstone

Community connections only make us stronger across Hobart

22nd May 2026 – 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.
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Community connections only make us stronger across Hobart

19th March 2026 – 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 of our many festivals and you’ll feel the strong sense of community that exists here.
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Red Connect Tasmania – Local Stories Sparking Action

1st March 2026 – It was a privilege to be part of the panel at the Red Cross event, Red Connect Tasmania – Local Stories Sparking Action at the Moonah Arts Centre. I really valued the opportunity to share the story of Choir of High Hopes Hobart and reflect on how something as simple as singing together can create powerful social connections.
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Tasmanian Small Business Expo 2026

16th February 2026 – I will be having a stall at the upcoming Tasmanian Small Business Expo on Thursday 19th March at the Hobart City Hall.

Choir of High Hopes Hobart – Welcome BBQ 2026

27th January 2026 – Today I manned the BBQ for the Choir of High Hopes Hobart – Welcome Back BBQ 2026. Such a lovely chance to reconnect in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.
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CGHB Christmas Dinner

18th December 2025 – This week I hosted the annual Confederation of Greater Hobart Business Christmas dinner at the Prince of Wales Hotel in Battery Point. It was a fantastic evening spent in great company, catching up with friends and colleagues from across the business community.
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Choir of High Hopes – Hobart Christmas Concert 2025

16th December 2025 – What a beautiful day singing in the Elizabeth Street Mall for our Choir of High Hopes annual Christmas concert. Thank you to everyone who stopped to listen and donated, your generosity truly means so much to us.
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Hope in a Suitcase 2025

8th December 2025 – This weekend, I joined Rotary Salamanca to collect donations for Hope in a Suitcase, an initiative that provides children entering foster care or out-of-home care with a suitcase filled with essential new items to call their own, helping them feel loved, valued, and supported by our community.
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Choir of High Hopes – Christmas Concerts

27th November 2025 – Join me and get ready to sing, smile, and celebrate the season with the Choir of High Hopes Hobart. Our fun-loving choir is bringing festive tunes and Christmas cheer to Glenorchy and Hobart this December, and you’re invited!
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CGHB Networking Event for November

19th November 2025 – Last night I hosted the CGHB networking event for November. Thanks to Dean Knowles of Cyberwise for delivering a powerful presentation packed with practical insights on how small businesses can be is better equipped to build trust, resilience and growth in the digital age.
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Rotary Bunnings Sausage Sizzle

2nd November – This afternoon I was at Bunnings Kingston volunteering at a sausage sizzle raising money for Rotary Salamanca Sunrise. I really enjoyed being involved in the event and helping out alongside other volunteers. It was great to meet members of the community, have a chat about the work we do in Rotary and see so many people happy to support a good cause.
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Rotary Club of Salamanca Sunrise

24th October 2025 – This week, I officially joined my local Rotary branch in Salamanca! It is great to be part of a group that’s all about service, connection, and giving back. The Rotary Club of Salamanca Sunrise meets 7:00am every Tuesday at the Salamanca Inn.
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CGHB Networking Event for October

22nd October 2025 – Last night I hosted the CGHB networking event for October. A huge shoutout to Emma Wilson for sharing the amazing work she’s doing through the not-for-profit and independently run Apple Box Studio (with no government funding).
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Sing With the Boss 2025

7th October 2025 – I’m excited to be singing with the Choir of High Hopes Hobart for our annual “Sing with the Boss” fundraising event. Join us In The Hanging Garden on 15th October at 5pm for a free, one-hour singalong where Hobart’s CEOs and business leaders take the stage alongside the choir.
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Rotary Salamanca Bookfest

6th October 2025 – Join the Rotary Club of Salamanca Sunrise for a treasure trove of books, generously donated by our amazing supporters. Every dollar raised goes to worthwhile local projects. Don’t miss out, come find your next great read!
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State of the City Address

27th August 2025 – Today I attended the inaugural State of the City Address with Ald Louise Bloomfield. It was a fantastic opportunity to reflect on Hobart’s progress.
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Small Business Expo 2025

10th April 2025 – Yesterday in my role as Chair of the Confederation of Greater Hobart Business I had a stall at Tasmanian Small Business Expo. Great to see the small business community coming together to share ideas, seek advice and build relationships.
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Legislative Council Candidate Forum

21st April 2024 – Thank you to everyone who attended our forum for the 2024 Legislative Council Election for the seat of Hobart. I had the privilege of hosting the forum, which provided an important opportunity for the community to hear directly from the candidates. For those who were unable to attend in person, a recording of the event is available to watch on YouTube.
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