Hobart's Drag Kings Thrive After Gay Bar Closes in 2020
When COVID shut down Hobart's only gay bar in 2020, drag kings didn't disappear. They found bigger audiences in unexpected places across Tasmania's capital.
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Hobart Swaps E-Scooters for Safer E-Bikes in Transit Win
Hobart is ditching shared e-scooters and doubling down on e-bikes after the program helped residents take over 13,000 monthly trips while cutting emissions. The city joins a global trend proving greener transport can work when it fits local needs.
Hobart Bystanders Stop Carjacking, Save Mom and Two Kids
When an 18-year-old threatened a mother and her children with a screwdriver during an attempted carjacking in Hobart, everyday heroes stepped in to help police safely end the danger. Their quick actions turned a terrifying moment into proof that strangers will protect strangers.
Hobart's $1.13B Stadium Breaks Ground for 2030 Opening
The first trucks have arrived at Hobart's waterfront to begin work on Tasmania's long-awaited $1.13 billion stadium, marking the start of a project four decades in the making. The facility will become home to the Tasmania Devils when they join the AFL in 2028.
Hobart Votes to Return Land for Aboriginal Cultural Centre
Hobart City Council just took a major step toward Tasmania's first Aboriginal land return in over 20 years. The vote clears the path for a cultural centre that will safeguard sacred items and share stories for generations.
Hobart Man Beats Sepsis, Recovers After 6-Week Coma
When Kevin collapsed with sepsis at 73, doctors didn't know if he'd survive six weeks in a coma. Six months later, he's walking again and sharing his story to help others recognize the deadly condition's warning signs.
Hobart Moves to Free Up 20,000 Homes for Renters
Hobart's city council just advanced a plan that could return thousands of short-stay properties back to the rental market. The proposal aims to ease the housing crunch while still supporting tourism in Tasmania's capital.
Hobart's Free E-Bike Library Boosts Sales by 20%
A free two-week e-bike loan program in Hobart, Tasmania is turning curious test riders into actual buyers, with local retailers reporting 20% of cargo bike sales coming from library users. The city-funded initiative has logged over 10,000 kilometers in its first year and is driving both sales and smiles.
Australian Wildcard Taylah Preston, 20, Stuns at Hobart
Rising Australian tennis star Taylah Preston just turned heads with her biggest career week yet, defeating top seed Emma Raducanu in Hobart and reaching her first tour-level semifinal. The 20-year-old wildcard is proving she belongs on the big stage just as the Australian Open kicks off.
Hobart Op Shop Repairs Donations to Cut Textile Waste
A Hobart charity is washing and fixing donated clothes instead of tossing them in landfill. Their six-month trial has already saved over half of items that would normally be thrown away. #
Hobart Shelter Nearly Doubles Capacity for 800 Turned Away
A Hobart women's shelter is transforming after turning away 822 women last year. New funding will nearly double its space for families fleeing domestic violence.
Possum Hides Among Plush Toys in Hobart Airport Shop
A wild possum snuggled into the stuffed animal display at Hobart Airport's gift shop, blending in perfectly before taking travelers on an unexpected adventure through the terminal. The furry visitor sparked joy and laughter before being safely returned to the wild.
Hobart Op Shop Saves Half of Donations From Landfill
A charity in Tasmania is washing and repairing donated clothes that would normally be thrown away, turning textile waste into treasures. Their six-month trial has already saved more than half of rejected donations.
25 Young Sailors Rescued After Squall Hits Hobart Regatta
When hurricane-force winds suddenly capsized eight boats during a youth sailing race in Tasmania, a perfectly coordinated rescue effort brought every single child safely to shore. Quick thinking, proper safety gear, and a community that showed up made all the difference.
Hamilton Wins First Hockey Title in Overtime Thriller
Hamilton College clinched its first-ever Division III hockey championship with a dramatic overtime victory against previously undefeated Hobart. Curtiss Sturgeon's breakaway goal with 3:16 left in overtime sealed the 2-1 win and capped a historic season for the Continentals.
Tasmanian Mary Donaldson Now Queen of Denmark
A chance meeting at a Sydney pub during the 2000 Olympics transformed Hobart-born Mary Donaldson into Queen of Denmark. Now she and King Frederik are visiting Australia for the first time since their 2024 coronation.
Wind Farm Survey Solves 150-Year-Old Shipwreck Mystery
Divers searching for a clean energy site discovered a legendary 1877 shipwreck that had eluded searchers for nearly 150 years. The City of Hobart, carrying coal when it sank off Australia's coast, was found thanks to offshore wind farm planning.
Volunteer Mentors Help Young Drivers Beat Year-Long Waits
Over 100 young people in Hobart are waiting up to two years for free driving lessons because they can't afford the $8,000 cost of professional instruction. A volunteer mentor program is changing lives, but it needs more helpers to clear the waitlist.
Tasmania's $100M Underground Library Opens With 30,000 Books
A decade-long dream became reality in Hobart, where an underground library filled with literary treasures now welcomes visitors free of traditional constraints. Shakespeare's First Folio and handwritten notes from Einstein are just the beginning.
Possum Hides Among Plush Toys at Australian Airport
A wild brushtail possum snuck into a Hobart Airport gift shop and curled up on a shelf with stuffed animal versions of itself. Staff safely relocated the clever critter, and now the airport plans to honor their unexpected guest with a permanent memorial.
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