Discovering SoHo: Tassie suburb celebrated in new book
Tasmanian writer and photographer Paul County has published 17 books – with his newest release unearthing fascinating stories about the people who inhabit one of Hobart’s oldest suburbs
Hobart & South
More buses, ferries rolled out for Christmas shoppers
Christmas shoppers will have an alternative to dealing with packed carparks with extra transport services added for the holiday period. Here are the details.
Elector poll looms over Collins St bike paths, lord mayor responds
The controversy over bike lanes for Collins St in Hobart has taken a new twist with a business group forcing a public meeting on the issue. Read the latest.
Mega gallery: Young guns tackle Schools Triathlon Challenge
Young athletes slogged it out in the Schools Triathlon Challenge at Bellerive on Friday. SEE ALL 61 PHOTOS.
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SOLD: Fragrance Group snaps up CBD hotel owned by UTAS
The University of Tasmania has sold a second accommodation holding in the CBD, this time offloading an asset to Singapore-based company, Fragrance Group.
Kangaroo Bay Hotel gets ‘major project’ status
After a big red light from the council, the Kangaroo Bay Hotel has been thrown a lifeline: now granted ‘major project’ status. But it’s no guarantee the project will go ahead. Read what’s next.
Council votes to fully fund bike lanes
The state government reneging on $170k for new bike lanes in Hobart’s CBD was not enough to put a stop to the project, after the council found a solution to the funding shortfall. Latest.
Inside exclusive Hilton hotel’s grand opening in Hobart
One of the most recognisable global accommodation brands is opening its first Tasmanian rooms today in Hobart. Take an inside look at Tasmania’s first Hilton branded hotel >>
Red light cameras would make Tasmania ‘police state like Melbourne’, councillor says
The Hobart City Council will lobby the state government to take action on drivers who run red lights. Meanwhile one councillor said it could make Tasmania a ‘police state’.
Royal Hobart Hospital cleaners ‘floored’ by staff move
Lack of hospital linen and staffing shortages are common complaints among Royal Hobart Hospital’s cleaning staff. But management’s latest move has left staff feeling “floored”.
‘So no one else loses a son’: Mother’s grief fuels campaign for change
It’s been more than four and a half years since Faith Tkalac lost her son, Jari Wise. Now she’s using her grief to help young people recognise the signs of domestic abuse in a new campaign.
WATCH: Alleged teen hoons captured on drone video
Alleged teen hoons have been caught on video captured by drone cameras. See the video.
What are people saying about the Collins St bike path?
The contentious Hobart CBD bike path has drawn the ire from many, including the business community, while the council is doubling-down on it. HAVE YOUR SAY.
Parking pains if troubled bike lanes project persists: businesses
The council swooped in to save Collins St bike lanes after the state government pulled funding from the project. But the move hasn’t been welcomed by business owners. POLL INSIDE.
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