Why government doesn’t know when highway signs will switch on
With the widespread use of smartphones, Labor has questioned the purpose of newly installed electronic highway signs across Greater Hobart that have not been switched on.
Hobart & South
Sandy Bay supermarket attacks spark safety fears
‘Juvenile shop thieves’ have been causing trouble for supermarket employees and shoppers, with a union saying violence towards retail workers was on the rise in Tasmania.
Can public hospital take on extra maternity services?
Speaking before it was confirmed the Hobart Private Hospital would scrap its maternity services, the AMA had this warning on the capacity of the public wards to take on the extra load.
Stadium developers provide details on buses, reveal new renders
Developers provide further details on $715m Hobart Stadium, responding to letters from the planning commission wanting more information on the significant project.
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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.
Is this oh-so-magical hot tub the best Tassie has to offer?
The Instagram-worthy mineral hot tub is an obvious drawcard, allowing guests to soak away stress, surrounded by nature. But Orchards Nest has plenty more to offer guests, writes Linda Smith
Psychologist grilled over report on man responsible for death of baby
A psychologist has been forced to take the stand to defend a forensic report she wrote about a man who pleaded guilty to the manslaughter death of a 10-month-old baby.
Tassie shopping centre sells for more than $50m
It has only been open for two years, but a company with ambitions to build more shopping centres across the state has sold its Tasmanian firstborn for more than $50m.
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’.
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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