The Latest Breaking News from Hobart

Dark Mofo festival in Hobart committed to change after controversy in 2021. How has it followed through?

As Dark Mofo approaches its final weekend, a promised First Nations advisory group and seed funding are still works in progress, but the festival maintains it is committed to doing better.

ABC News · Jun 16, 2022

‘Colours help my heart and mind to heal’: Hiromi Tango, the artist using rainbows to cheer up the world

After a childhood shrouded in silence and depression, Tango has dedicated herself to a loud, vibrant career, exploring how colours interact with the brain and make us happy

The Guardian - AU · Jun 15, 2022

Snow goers urged to 'be sensible' after nine rescued at kunanyi/Mount Wellington

A snow-topped kunanyi/Mount Wellington in Hobart can be picture-perfect, but if you venture into the snow unprepared and get into trouble, don't expect to be rescued straight away.

ABC News · Jun 13, 2022

BOM predicts snow down to 300 metres in Hobart as part of chilly start to winter

Snow is covering kunanyi/Mt Wellington and there is more on the way, with the BOM saying it could fall as low as 300 metres later on Tuesday.

ABC News · Jun 6, 2022

New mental health patients in Tasmania's north to be sent to Hobart amid COVID outbreaks

Two mental health treatment centres in Tasmania's north have closed due to COVID outbreaks — with a health union blasting what it says is a "lack of planning" and a parent fearing for those desperate for help.

ABC News · Jun 6, 2022

Former PM Joseph Lyons's old school house goes up for sale as regional Tasmania bucks housing trend

Fancy living where a former prime minister used to dispense wisdom? This 1860's school house might be just what you are looking for — if you don't mind a shift from the mainland.

ABC News · Jun 2, 2022

Cost of Hobart stadium likely to be higher than $750m, documents show

The $750 million price tag attached to Hobart's proposed new stadium was a "ballpark" figure provided by a consultant a week before the announcement — with a minister admitting "we had to be able to explain what it could cost, now we need to find out what it will cost".

ABC News · Jun 1, 2022

Tasmanian AFL task force to make impassioned plea to club presidents ahead of league entry deadline

The Tasmanian AFL task force will attempt to appeal directly to the conscience of the 18 AFL clubs as part of its final push for entry into the league.

ABC News · Jun 1, 2022

From the slopes of Mount Everest to the streets of Hobart: The humble puffer jacket turns 100

On the slopes of Mount Everest 100 years ago, New South Welshman George Finch revealed his latest invention to his fellow adventurers — the puffer jacket.

ABC News · May 31, 2022

University of Tasmania's Sandy Bay campus move to Hobart CBD divides students

The University of Tasmania's proposed move from the Sandy Bay campus faces passionate opposition from some residents and city retailers — but student opinions are mixed.

ABC News · May 25, 2022