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
Hobart & South
Young sailors ready to take on world after winning top gong
These young Tasmanian sailors have achieved the top spots at a South Australian race, taking home a prestigious prize. Their next step is to take on the world.
Heavenly Huon Hideaway beckons
Nestled on the edge of the Huon River, this idyllic haven is the ideal place to relax, unwind and immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the Southern Edge, writes Elise Kaine
Seemingly abandoned $100m development no longer dormant
The project has long lay dormant, however the people behind a housing and community development at an old school site in Hobart’s northern suburbs say ‘they’ve been working very hard’.
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Inside Tassie’s self-publishing boom
Self-publishing is booming – fuelled by the pandemic and greater access to technology – and everyday Tasmanians, including keen cooks, are increasingly finding joy as independent authors
Menu anchors brand in Tassie
There’s no bland, seen-it-all-before hotel food – at this new Hobart restaurant – here, instead there’s a beautifully executed menu that puts Tassie produce in the spotlight, writes Alix Davis
Hobart boat maker supplying vessels for New Zealand navy
A vessel described as ‘the ute of the navy’ is beginning to take shape as an overseas navy visits a Hobart workshop to analyse the boats it ordered.
Here to stay: Tick of approval for CBD scramble crossings
Following a 12-month trial deemed successful by the Hobart City Council, four scramble crossings in the CBD are set to be made permanent – but their continuation will rely on external funding.
’It’s actually easier’ vs ‘Must be a nightmare’
Scramble crossings in Hobart’s CBD are sticking around after a 12-month trial, sparking furious debate. HAVE YOUR SAY.
‘High end’ apartments proposed for North Hobart
A developer behind luxury apartments in Hobart is planning another development in North Hobart. See what he wants to do.
New Sandy Bay site chosen for ferry terminal
The preferred site for a new Derwent Ferry terminal at Sandy Bay has been abandoned after opposition from Federal Group, forcing Hobart City Council to select an alternative location.
Nice slice of suburbia is still delivering
I’m a little envious of the West Hobart residents who have this popular eatery as their local, writes TasWeekend food writer Alix Davis
Hanging Garden’s next chapter in CBD gains approval
A nine-storey building to join the Hanging Garden precinct has received the green light to forge ahead on the corner of an empty CBD intersection. What’s planned >>
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
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