Hobart Observer

23/07/2025

Dust off your boots, the Hobart Hoedown Line Dancing Festival is back and this time it’s twice the size.

Following last year’s sell-out success, the festival will return to Hobart City Hall for a two-day celebration of country music, dancing and community fun on August 30 and 31.

Learn more through the link below!
https://hobartobserver.com.au/hobart-hoedown-returns-with-double-the-fun-in-2025/

18/07/2025

A new initiative to elevate and support women in sport recently launched with the inaugural SheDevils event, featuring a powerful address from Western Bulldogs trailblazer Sue Clark.

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https://hobartobserver.com.au/shining-a-light-on-women-in-sport-leadership/

16/07/2025

Passionate nature strip gardening advocate Helen Cushing and street side gardener Patrick Meagher are helping the City of Hobart launch a free nature strip plants program.

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https://hobartobserver.com.au/kerbside-bloom/

11/07/2025

Jessica Wuetschner will step away from her coaching role with the Tasmanian Under-18 Coates Talent League Girls program citing the need for a change from full-time football commitments.

After several years playing and coaching, Wuetschner said she made the decision to step back and reset.

Read the full story here:
https://hobartobserver.com.au/talent-league-coach-steps-aside/

09/07/2025

Cancer Council Tasmania is encouraging Tasmanians to put down their glasses and pick up a challenge this July by signing up for the annual Dry July fundraising campaign.

The national campaign invites people to give up alcohol, or another lifestyle vice, for the month of July to raise funds for cancer support services.

Read the full story here-
https://hobartobserver.com.au/tasmanians-urged-to-go-dry-for-a-cause/

28/02/2025

Once a month, a group of passionate and talented community members gather at Kickstart Arts in New Town and host a free Repair Café, where anyone can bring in faulty or damaged items and give them new life at no cost.

Repair Café Hobart

Learn more here- https://hobartobserver.com.au/repair-cafe-offers-a-space-for-connection-and-education/

23/02/2025

The 2025 Estia Greek Festival brought the vibrant traditions of Greek culture to Hobart across two days in early February.

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The 2025 Estia Greek Festival brought the vibrant traditions of Greek culture to Hobart across two days in early February. Locals flocked to The Greek Club in North Hobart to indulge in the annual celebration of culture and community. The event offered food from local vendors and a variety of family...

20/02/2025

Nineteen families across greater Hobart with sets of multiple children recently embarked on their first year of school.

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Nineteen families across greater Hobart with sets of multiple children recently embarked on their first year of school. The Tasmanian Multiple Birth Association (TMBA) organised a free event for some of these families, providing opportunities for support and connection before the 2025 school year co...

30/01/2025

Entries are now open for Tasmania’s largest fun run, the 16th Hobart Run The Bridge, on 2 March 2025.

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Entries are now open for Tasmania’s largest fun run, the 16th Hobart Run The Bridge, on 2 March 2025. Race director Richard Welsh said it was always an exciting day on the Tasmanian events calendar and a bigger focus on the community will be seen across the 2025 edition. “The

28/01/2025

A vibrant celebration of Italian food, music and culture will return to the Australian Italian Club in North Hobart from 11am to 5pm on Sunday 16 February 2025.

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A vibrant celebration of Italian food, music and culture will return to the Australian Italian Club in North Hobart from 11am to 5pm on Sunday 16 February 2025. The free event, hosted by the Australian Italian Club of Hobart and entirely run by volunteers, has featured some of Italy’s best food, d...

23/01/2025

The 30th edition of the Women’s Tennis Association’s Hobart International tournament welcomed 32 singles players and 16 doubles pairs to play across a week of intense competition in early January.

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The 30th edition of the Women’s Tennis Association’s (WTA) Hobart International tournament welcomed 32 singles players and 16 doubles pairs to play across a week of intense competition in early January. The crowd rallied behind Australian Maya Joint as the tournament reached its climax and she o...

21/01/2025

One of Shakespeare’s most popular works has once again made its way onto the lawns of the Royal Hobart Botanical Gardens.

John X Presents - Hobart

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One of Shakespeare’s most popular works has once again made its way onto the lawns of the Royal Hobart Botanical Gardens. Directed by Roger Hodgman, Twelfth Night (or What You Will) is currently running at the gardens from Wednesday to Saturday until 1 February and features all the hallmarks of a ...