Former Police HQ Could Become CBD Apartments
25th May 2026 – The former Tasmania Police headquarters on Liverpool Street could be transformed into 17 apartments and a ground-floor cafe under a new $5 million proposal currently before Hobart City Council. The proposal is another example of the growing focus on bringing more residential activity into Hobart’s CBD through adaptive reuse of existing buildings.
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Cadbury Chocolate Experience
6th May 2026 – Hobart already has major drawcards like Museum of Old and New Art, and the proposed Macquarie Point stadium is set to add another major reason for people to visit Tasmania. Now the $150 million Cadbury Chocolate Experience in Claremont has been approved, a modern visitor attraction built around one of Tasmania’s most recognised brands and a site generations of Tasmanians have grown up with.
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Incat’s New Electric Ferry Stuck in Hobart
30th April 2026 – An Incat vessel built in Hobart is sitting idle after its transport ship was caught up in disruption in the Strait of Hormuz.
It’s a reminder that even our local industries aren’t immune from global instability. What happens on the other side of the world can quickly hit home.
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Billy’s Burgers closure marks end of a waterfront favourite
9th April 2026 – 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 neighbouring venue T42 as the site prepares for major upgrades.
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Hanging Garden Precinct $300M Boost for Hobart
27th February 2026 – A $300 million private investment in the heart of the city sends a strong signal that business has real confidence in Tasmania’s capital and its future. This is exactly the kind of investment Hobart needs.
The Hanging Garden redevelopment shows investors are prepared to back Hobart for the long term and help drive the next phase of growth. Projects like this do more than transform buildings — they create jobs, attract visitors and contribute to a more vibrant and active city centre.
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$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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