$50 million shopping development to open in Hobart CBD for Christmas
A $50 million Christmas present for Hobart shoppers has arrived. We are to get a number of new shops and a large new supermarket. This will add variety and choice to the Hobart CBD and is welcomed. Please let us know what you think of the large development. Are you glad of changes to the …
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Tasmanian retail sales are on the rebound
In the latest news we are told that Tasmanian retail sales are on the rebound and improving. This is good news for the State and will hopefully lead to greater employment and prosperity for Tasmania. This story from The Mercury. Retail on the rebound TASMANIA’S retail sector appears to be turning a corner, with new figures …
Tragic tales of females from Tasmanias convict past
A good piece for those interested in Tasmania’s convict past. The female factory in South Hobart is well worth a visit for all the interesting history it contains. This story from The Mercury. Tragic tales of females RHIANNON Crane was just 15 when she began researching and writing the life story of a teenage girl who …
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Living in History – a new book on Tasmanian heritage properties
Reading the Domain section of The Saturday Age newspaper today, I came across this article about a new book just released about some of the beautiful heritage properties in Tasmania. The book is written by Alice Bennett and Georgia Warner. The Domain article is below. Fall in love with Tasmania’s beautiful and quirky homes with …
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Retail giant DJs possibly opening a store in Hobart Tasmania
It is good news for shopping diversity if DJs does indeed go ahead and open a retail store in Hobart Tasmania. Myer is taking a long time to re-open its store in Hobart so it is possible that DJs wants to get in before Myer actually opens its new bigger store. DJs eyes Hobart shop …
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Tasmanian Riesling wine beats the best in the world
Another great Tasmanian wine success story. A Tasmanian Riesling has taken on the best and won. When you travel to Tasmania or move to Tasmania you should definitely check out this winery and great Tasmanian wine. A vine time to beat the world The award-winning team from Winemaking Tasmania at Cambridge, from left, Julian Alcorso, …
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MONA FOMA Official Launch – Festival from 13-22 January 2012
The fourth MONA FOMA Festival will be held from 13-22 January 2012. MONA FONA is a music festival and the 2012 lineup includes PJ Harvey, The Dresden Dolls, IHOS, Pierre Henry, BalletLab, amiina, Ryoji Ikeda plus many more. The official festival site is at MOFO_2012 Tickets go on sale to the general public 9am Wednesday …
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Young Tasmanian Winemaker wins award for great wine
I really love the great wines that Tasmanian wineries produce and a young Tasmanian winemaker has now received some great recognition. We will be visiting many wineries over the next few months so I look forward to posting and sharing our experiences. Young winemakers continues to build a reputation for quality and innovation. Hobart’s Nick …
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White Wine Tasting weekend in Hobart
There is a white wine tasting event in Hobart on the 15th and 16th of October 2011 at the Henry Jones Art Hotel on the Hobart waterfront. The tasting includes sparkling wines, white wines, Rose and desert wines. For an entry fee of $20 you receive entry and a Plum wine glass to keep. We …
More additions for the Taste of Tasmania Festival
Some further good news has come to hand regarding the Taste of Tasmania Festival. It seems that the Salamanca restaurants are going to become involved and this is great news. It will give the opportunity for us all to taste a wider variety of foods and I am really looking forward to it. There’s plenty …
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Princes Wharf shed in Hobart and rent for events
Some promising news on rents for the newly renovated shed on the Hobart Wharf. Hopefully this will mean more great events can go ahead. The full article is at: Shed rents rethink to aid events THE State Government wants to maximise use of the newly upgraded Princes Wharf No. 1 shed and says it is …
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The cost of living in Tasmania for those moving to Tasmania or living in Tasmania
The cost of living in Tasmania is a topical issue and some news has just come out which seems to indicate that the cost of living is not increasing as rapidly as claimed. Is it more expensive to live in Tasmania than the rest of the country? Is the mainland cheaper? Well housing is cheaper …
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Cat and Fiddle Arcade in Hobart CBD gets a facelift
The Cat and Fiddle Arcade in Hobart Tasmania is an icon of the Hobart CBD. I remember going to watch the cat and fiddle “display” as a child and really liking it. Well an upgrade of the area is now planned and again heralds more improvement for the Hobart CBD. It seems that a large …
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Tasmanian apples are in jeopardy – Update
Further to our earlier post here Tasmania is keeping up the apple ban and preventing the import of New Zealand apples into Tasmania still. Here’s the latest update: TASMANIA will maintain its ban on fruit from fire-blight affects areas such as New Zealand, while the State Government works out what its next move should be. …
Retail trade news for Hobart Tasmania including Myer Tasmania
Myer Tasmania makes a long awaited announcement regarding re-building If you are new to Tasmania and Hobart in particular then you will learn that Myer is very important to the Hobart CBD. Myer however was severely damaged by fire in 2007 and the Hobart CBD has been suffering ever since. Myer continued to trade in …
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Major Changes for the Taste of Tasmania Festival
Plans for a bold new Taste of Tasmania Festival Are you moving to Tasmania or relocating to Tasmania? Make sure you visit the Taste of Tasmania Festival this year. It is absolutely fantastic and showcases the best food and wine that Tasmania has to offer. The Taste of Tasmania festival is a wonderful event. I …
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Tourism Tasmania gives us reasons to visit or move to Tasmania
Tourism Tasmania’s Spring 2011 campaign – reasons to visit Tasmania or move to Tasmania Tourism Tasmania’s Spring Marketing Campaign 2011 will run from 21 August to 31 October 2011 as a supplement to Tourism Tasmania’s year-round marketing activity. The campaign aims to attract more visitors to Tasmania by featuring experiences that are known to entice …
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