Showground upgrade approval triggers ‘mad scramble’
It is full steam ahead for the Hobart Showground redevelopment after the Glenorchy City Council approved the project which has been hailed as ‘an exciting new chapter for the site’.
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World’s largest chocolate fountain closer to reality
The Cadbury Factory’s plans to turn into a tourist mecca has received key backing, but the project’s mastermind says there is still ‘an enormous amount of approval process to go through’.
NoHo’s newest eatery will help you spice up your life
This latest addition to the North Hobart restaurant scene, a sibling to Sawak in the CBD, offers diners a taste of the magical fusion of flavours known as ‘Nyonya’ cuisine, writes Alix Davis
Meet the Tassie painter making art for global superstars
From public murals and commissions for global popstars to live wedding portraits and advocating for Indigenous rights, artist Brandi Salmon is putting Tassie creativity firmly in the spotlight
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‘Don’t believe everything you hear’: Future of Mona’s Ladies’ Lounge revealed
Mona’s Kirsha Kaechele was quick to pour water on rumours her controversial Ladies’ Lounge would close. Here’s what’s next for the exclusive exhibit.
Like father, like son: The inside story on Little Chop Chop
The criminal notoriety of his dad, ‘Chopper’, has made life difficult for Charlie Read. Those close to him hope the young man can turn his life around
Search for missing boatie suspended
The search for the owner of a boat that washed up at Kingston Beach has been suspended as police believe there were no suspicious circumstances. The latest
Gamer, 31, had 1000+ child abuse images on USBs
A Tasmanian man, who had 1000+ child abuse images on USBs and had depraved conversations over Telegram about his desire to harm children as young as two, has been sentenced.
Father’s warning after thieves target Dynnyrne home
A Hobart father has warned others to be vigilant after his home was targeted by thieves. Watch the CCTV.
Kangaroo Bay major project bid should wait, mayor says
A second bid for the proposed Kangaroo Bay Hotel to be assessed as a major project should be put on hold, the Clarence Council mayor says. Here’s why.
Retired nurse received betting money, petrol for delivering meth
A Supreme Court Justice said money was put into the betting account of a 61-year-old woman when she trafficked meth. Here’s what happened when she was sentenced.
How changes to irrigation scheme will impact residents
Community opposition has forced the proponents of an irrigation scheme to alter its water pipeline route. Meanwhile, water is hoped to start flowing in less than a year.
Extra tickets released for Cold Chisel’s Hobart show
Around 100 extra tickets have been made available for Cold Chisel’s previously sold-out upcoming show in Hobart.
Beam answer pending with close of review
Hobart City Council’s review into Beam review expected soon. The city is unlikely to be without e-scooters either way, according to the Mayor.
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