Sentencing date set for man responsible for death of baby
A man who shook a baby to death in what the Crown described as ‘a gravely inappropriate and overwhelmingly disproportionate response to the situation’ will soon learn his fate.
Hobart & South
NAMED: Hobart businesses lock in cash from state grants
A total of 33 small businesses around Hobart are sharing in more than $250,000 of grant money that the state government has handed out. FULL LIST >>
Hobart hotel furniture given second life
Women at risk of homelessness will benefit from a donation of $500k worth of furniture from a hotel in the midst of a significant refurbishment.
Wharf eatery is perfect spot to lap up some Greek Isle vibes
After a balmy night at this Hobart eatery transported me to Greece – I was thrilled to hear that when new chef Paul Foreman originally worked here it was a Greek restaurant, says Alix Davis.
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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.
Hemp and horse poo: not a typical Grand Designs home
Dan Rawlins couldn’t decide on a city or country existence, but the answer became clear when he visited Tasmania. Look inside his TV-worthy, $300,000, sustainable hemp and horse poo home
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