Optimism builds for Battery Point walkway, despite new costings
Nearly a year after the Hobart City Council was briefed on a new proposal for a Battery Point walkway, work is quietly under way to get the project off the ground.
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Council boss eyes ‘efficiencies’ in bid to head off future rate rises
The Hobart City Council will launch a series of sweeping service reviews later this year as it looks to identify “efficiencies” in a bid to lessen the likelihood of rate hikes in the future.
Survey reveals strife for Tasmanian businesses with increasing costs
While the cost-of-living crisis is hurting the general public, businesses are feeling it too. Tasmania’s peak business body says more are ‘struggling to keep their heads above water’.
Libs reveal when bill to restrict UTAS move will be debated
Legislation that would limit the University of Tasmania’s ability to sell land at its Sandy Bay campus site will soon be debated in state parliament, the Rockliff government says.
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Elliot’s discrimination dispute finally resolved
Councillor Louise Elliot says a drawn-out discrimination dispute over a ‘women’s rights’ event booking with the Hobart City Council has been resolved. Why she’s pleased.
Tasmanian soprano shines on stage with eyes set on the world
When soprano Lily Ward performs on stage, the feeling is “weirdly liberating and freeing”. The Tasmanian singer is now making waves in the interstate opera world.
Gallery: Dark Mofo Winter Feast 2024
There was plenty on offer in the first days of Winter Feast, as Tasmanians flocked to the popular Dark Mofo event. Check out our gallery.
The special Winter Feast sessions making the ‘world of difference’
Winter Feast 2024 is attracting big crowds – but there are special private sessions making the world of difference for some families. See the gallery >>
Top golf course demands compo for highway-widening project
One of the state’s most prestigious golf courses wants fair compensation for land lost in a key highway-widening project.
Half his time in Canberra: Hobart councillor defends attendence
He might spend half his time in Canberra, but Will Coats says he is still firmly committed to his $41,616 role as a member of the Hobart City Council.
Gutwein’s final steps in 350km Tasmania journey
Former premier and Migrant Resource Centre chair Peter Gutwein wrapped up the last leg of his 350km journey across Tasmania on Sunday, with a big payday for charity.
Stop the ‘destruction’: Community calls for action on Willow Court
It’s long been a target of vandals and firebugs and yet the historic Willow Court precinct predates even Port Arthur. That’s why locals want to see action taken to preserve and protect the site.
‘Something to tell the grandkids’: Home stretch for new bridge
It’s been talked about for more than two decades but now the replacement Bridgewater Bridge is finally becoming a reality – and the project director says he’s been “amazed” by the progress.
Tassie chef re-opens acclaimed seafood restaurant
After three kids, six cookbooks, and a 13-year-long break, an award-winning author, chef and food photographer has re-open her acclaimed seafood restaurant on the Tasman Peninsula.
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