Media Releases

January 2012

People from 19 Countries to take out Australian Citizenship in Hobart- 26 January 2012
HCC launches new Children and Families Strategy- 23 January 2012
Happy 40th birthday Salamanca Market- 19 January 2012
Free Hobart Hopper Saturday shuttle bus starts this weekend- 12 January 2012
HCC the first Tasmanian Council to introduce a fleet of CNG trucks- 9 January 2012
HCC seeks and expects State Government support for recognition of Local Government in the Constitution - 3 January 2012

December 2011

HCC invites Mayors of Southern Rim Gateway Cities to the Antarctic to meet in Hobart - 22 December 2011
HCC adopts Emergency Management Plan to cater for all contingencies - 22 December 2011
Hobart City Council welcomes Qantas decision to provide extra services to Hobart - 22 December 2011
Soldiers Memorial Oval plan gets the green light from the HCC - 21 December 2011
Liverpool Link to Cat & Fiddle Centre temporarily closed in early January- 21 December 2011
15 priority projects endorsed as part of Hobart's Inner City Action Plan- 20 December 2011
Record crowd attends Myer Carols by the Bay - 19 December
Council adds highly-important parcel of land to Hobart Rivulet Park- 16 December 2011
Park and Ride is the way to go- 6 December 2011
Completed world-class North South Track open- 5 December 2011

November 2011

Hobart to prepare for five visits by one of the world's largest cruise ships- 28 November 2011
Long Beach promenade wins prestigious landscape architecture award- 21 November 2011
Myer Hobart Christmas Pageant bumper crowds expected- 17 November 2011
HCC welcomes extra Qantas flights- 16 November 2011
Traffic signal box project expanded- 9 November 2011
HCC renews calls for compulsory voting at Local Government Elections- 2 November 2011
An all star cast set to light up the Myer Carols by The Bay stage- 2 November 2011
Specialist training for Hobart's visitor volunteers- 2 November 2011

October 2011

2011 Rose, Iris and Floral Art Show- 31 October 2011
Community reception to honour Hobart's longest serving Lord Mayor - 28 October 2011
HCC to host International Cities, Town Centres and Communities Conference- 24 October 2011
The HCC wins the local government Landcare partnership award- 24 October 2011
Hobart Hosts Antarctic 'Season Opener'- 21 October 2011
HCC Establishes Closer Ties with Business Events Tasmania- 18 October 2011
Sign on for AFL footy in Hobart next year- 14 October 2011
HCC launches 'Welcome Project'- 14 October 2011
Council heritage display for Royal Hobart Show- 10 October 2011
Dogs on the Domain - a dog's day out!- 6 October 2011
HCC adopts a new Children and Families Strategy- 5 October 2011
Council approves new name for the Lenah Valley RSL Hall- 4 October 2011
HCC supports National Disability Insurance Scheme- 3 October 2011

September 2011

Orchids - jewels of the forest on display at the Hobart Town Hall- 27 September 2011
Community encouraged to 'butt it, then bin it'- 26 September 2011
Council endorses the development of a retail strategy for Hobart- 22 September 2011
Commemoration of the 75th anniversary of thylacine death- 7 September 2011
The Hobart Aquatic Centre attracts top national swim teacher- 6 September 2011
$13,000 in Travel Prizes at 2011 Tasmanian Travel and Leisure Expo- 6 September 2011
Hobart Town Hall prepares for a burst of colour- 5 September 2011
Have your say on the future of your city- 1 September 2011

August 2011

New Plan for Soldiers Memorial Oval Area - 26 August 2011
Lower Speed Limits Offer Greater Safety Around Hobart's CBD - 19 August 2011
Council Seeks Community Views on How They Measure Up- 19 August 2011
Catchment Management Plan for Hobart Rivulet- 17 August 2011
Lord Mayor Pays Tribute to Hobart's Longest Serving Female Alderman- 15 August 2011
Hobart City Council Offers Free Services and Events- 4 August 2011
Tasmanian Students to Support Japanese Tsunami Victims- 1 August 2011

July 2011

Major Exhibition by Merric and Arthur Boyd arrives in Hobart- 28 July 2011
Young Brains Prepare a remarkable report on Gehl's Inner City Development Plan- 27 July 2011
City of Hobart Now Offers Smoke-Free Alfresco Dining- 26 July 2011
Tasmanian Artists Dominate the 2011 City of Hobart Art Prize- 22 July 2011
Hobart's Heart Bolsted by $100 Million Myer Redevelopment- 19 July 2011
Hobart Rivulet Park Master Plan Goes On - Public Exhibition - 4 July 2011
Mawson's Historic Huts Replica Approved for Hobart Waterfront - 4 July 2011
Major City Developments to be Scrutinised by Council Specialist Panel - 4 July 2011

June 2011

14 Tasmanians Vying for City of Hobart Art Prize- 30 June 2011
Franklin Squared: 'Midwinter Beach Party with Silver Sands'- 29 June 2011
HCC Welcomes AFL Footy to Hobart Next Year - 8 June 2011
Bush Adventures Winter Wonderland - 6 June 2011

May 2011

Prison Service Inmates Design Signal Box Artwork in Hobart CBD - 31 May 2011
The Dr Edward Hall Environment Grants are Here! - 31 May 2011
'Princess' Portraits Exhibition Displayed at the Hobart Council Centre - 27 May 2011
Franklin Squared: Live and Local - 25 May 2011
No Speed Humps for Waterworks Road - 20 May 2011
Gehl Plan Consultation Program Winds Up on May 22nd - 19 May 2011
Gehl Plan to Create a Greener City Centre - 9 May 2011
Antarctic Tourism Conference Enhances Hobart's Antarctic Gateway Status - 9 May 2011
Make Your Mark as a Young Artist! - 6 May 2011
HCC Unveils Plans for Hobart's Heritage Trams - 6 May 2011
HCC Introduces Smoking Bans in Alfresco Dining Areas - 6 May 2011
Automatic Pay Stations for Expanded Argyle Street Car Park- 2 May 2011

April 2011

Anzac Day Commemorated on Easter Monday- 26 April 2011
Chrysanthemum and Floral Art Show 2011- 26 April 2011
Gehl Plans for a Lively Inner City- 25 April 2011
Improved Public Safety for Sandy Bay Education Precinct-15 April 2011
HCC Calls on Hobart Football Club to Lay out their Blueprint for the Future- 12 April 2011
Gehl Plan for the Inner City Aims for Greater Balance Between People, Cars 1 Cyclist- 10 April 2011
New Street Vending Trials for Elizabeth Mall 1 Wellington Court- 7 April 2011
Improved Pedestrian Safety on Sandy Bay Road- 7 April 2011
Friday's Feelgood Festival Rocks the City Hall- 7 April 2011

March 2011

HCC Works with Myer on CBD Development - 30 March 2011
Hobart's Antarctic Gateway Status Recognised Nationally and Internationally - 29 March 2011
Franklin Squared Awesome Local Talent- 28 March 2011
Gehl Report Capitalises on City's Remarkable Natural Setting - 27 March 2011
HCC Commitment to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions - 25 March 2011
HCC Seeks Community Views on Water Meters and Water Pricing - 22 March 2011
Harmony Day Welcome for International, Migrant and Humanitarian Entrant Students - 15 March 2011
HCC Holds Shave for a Cure at the Customer Service Centre- 9 March 2011

February 2011

Southern Councils Take a Closer Look at Food Safety - 24 February 2011
Southern Outlet Traffic Improvement Project Gets the Go Ahead- 16 February 2011
Want to Save Energy 1 Money? Solo Bicyclist Shows You How!- 16 February 2011
Visitors Now Receive Personalised Welcome at Hobart International Airport - 10 February 2011
HCC Welcomes Japanese Boat and Village at Australian Wooden Boat Festival - 10 February 2011
International Flavour for St David's Floral Festival - 7 February 2011

January 2011

Hobart's Newest Citizens Celebrate Australia Day - 26 January 2011
Sons of Sinbad - the photographs of Ian Villiers - 25 January 2011
Top Skateboarders Contest State Titles - 10 January 2011
HCC to Collect Funds at Taste Festival for Queensland Flood Victims - 2 January 2011

December 2010

Hobart Welcomes Jetstar Direct Goldcoast Flights - 22 December 2010
Myer Carols by the Bay Another Stunning Success! - 20 December 2010
Christmas at Salamanca Market - 16 December 2010
Herald in Christmas at Myer Carols by the Bay - 16 December 2010
HCC Signs MOU with Hobart Chamber of Commerce Limited - 9 December 2010
Gehl Plan to make Hobart 'a city with people in mind' - 1 December 2010

November 2010

Former HCC Aldermen's Contribution to the Establishment of Salamanca Market Recognised - 27 November 2010
Bigger, Better and Brighter - The Myer Hobart Christmas Pageant - 18 November 2010
Hobart Residents Among the Top Recyclers - 17 November 2010
Creative Art Works Underway on Hobart Traffic Signal Boxes - 16 November 2010
Contemporary Trail for Hobart's Historic Battery Point - 3 November 2010
Tragic Loss of Life in Antarctic Helicopter Crash - 1 November 2010

October 2010

HCC Donates $20,000 to Christchursh Earthquake Heritage Fund - 29 October 2010
Stretch-Out-With 'Dogs on the Domain' - 28 October 2010
Carnegie Gallery Presents Schema (The Collector 6) - 27 October 2010
Hobart Host Special Reception to Open Australia's Antarctic Season - 14 October 2010
Hobart Businesses Called on to Provide Greater Shopping Opportunities for Cruise Ship Visitors - 13 October 2010
$5000 in Prizes Given Away in Hobart Centrepoint Car Park Competition - 12 October 2010
Homeless - You're Only Two Steps Away! - 12 October 2010
THAC Rehabilitation Officer Wins Fitness Australia Award - 8 October 2010
Australia's Hottest Talent - Justice Crew Perform Live in Elizabeth Mall - 7 October 2010
Traffic Signal Box Art Work Creates Drive By Gallery - 7 October 2010
First Fed Cup Tie for the Domain Tennis Centre - 6 October 2010
Hobart Rewards Exceptional Customer Service - 6 October 2010
Volunteering for Health and Wellbeing - 6 October 2010
HCC Donates $25,000 to help vicitims of the Pakastini floods - 1 October 2010
The joy of native plants - A Wildflower Spectacular - 6 October 2010

September 2010

2010 Spring Orchid Show - 29 September 2010
'Vagabonds! Home is where the art is' - 23 September 2010
Hobart Celebrates World Parks Day at the Domain - 16 September 2010
Park and Win in Hobart's Centrepoint Car Park - 12 September 2010
Tasmanian Travel and Leisure Expo for Hobart - 9 September 2010
Tasmanian AFL star Brad Green in Hobart for Footy Finals Fever - 6 September 2010
2010 Daffodil, Camellia and Floral Art Show - 6 September 2010

August 2010

Waterfront - a photographic exhibition - 31 August 2010
Gehl Architects preliminary findings for Hobart's Inner City Development Plan - 25 August 2010
Celebrate International Youth Day at ARC - 11 August 2010

July 2010

City of Hobart now offers smoke-free areas - 30 July 2010
HCC consults on concept designs to improve cycling and pedestrian facilities - 27 July 2010
2010 City of Hobart Art Prize - Winners Announced - 23 July 2010
DJ Bonez raises the stakes at Tassie breakdance titles - 15 July 2010
Rejuvenating Soldiers Memorial Avenue - Tree Replacements - 9 July 2010

June 2010

Be Rewarded for Customer Service with an Exceptional Customer Service Award - 30 June 2010
HCC Positive About Upcoming Cruise Season - 10 June 2010

May 2010

Studio - Australian Painters Photograph by R. Ian Lloyd - 26 May 2010
Spectacular African Cultural Festival Planned for St David's Park - 24 May 2010
Newly Refurbished Centrepoint Car Park Offers 'Early Bird' Concession - 21 May 2010
Special Reception Recognises Volunteers - 18 May 2010

April 2010

HCC Seeks Further Land Tax Reform - 29 April 2010
Hobart Hosts Annual Anzac Day Parade in the City - 23 April 2010
New Signs for the Avenue Prompts Family Memories - 23 April 2010
I'm Alert - Food Safety Launch - 21 April 2010
Responsible Motorists Unwittingly Cause Problems for Salamanca Market Stallholders - 19 April 2010
Tasmanians Take on Road Trip to Canberra to Raise Awareness of Global Poverty - 14 April 2010
'Feelgood Festival' to Rock the City Hall - 13 April 2010
'Littoral' A Living History Exhibition - Carnegie Gallery - 7 April 2010

March 2010

Earth Hour Every Hour 2010 - 26 March 2010
Hobart Wins Bid to Host Antarctic Treaty Conference in 2012 - 19 March 2010
Lord Mayor of Hobart Encourages People to Celebrate Harmony Day - 18 March 2010
Dahlias Expected to take Centre Stage at the March Show - 10 March 2010

February 2010

Never Again:Angela Blakely and David Lloyd - 24 February 2010
World Renowned Urban Designer Begins Work on Hobart's Inner City Development Plan - 23 February 2010
Home Energy Audit Toolkit - 18 February 2010
Lenah Valley RSL Hall Gets $300,000 Makeover - 16 Februray 2010
HCC Constructs Taxi Shelter for Castray Esplanade - 14 February 2010
Unique Public Bike Art Commission for Salamanca and the City - 12 February 2010
Construction Works Underway on Unique City to Summit Track - 10 February 2010
St David's Cathedral Floral Festival 2010 - 1 February 2010

January 2010

HCC Provides $15,000 for Haiti Earthquake Appeal - 28 January 2010
96 People from 33 Countries Take Out Australian Citizenship in Hobart - 26 January 2010
HCC Seeks Information on Tree Poisoning at Cornelian Bay - 25 January 2010
Top Skateboarders Contest Southern Tas Titles this Weekend - 21 January 2010
Defoliated Plane Tree Making a Good Recovery - 18 January 2010
"One Love, Three Perspectives" - 15 January 2010
North South Track Stage Two in Wellington Park - 11 January 2010
Taste Festival Comes of Age as the Most Successful Ever Staged! - 3 January 2010
The Great Moscow Circus Raises Vital Funds for Charities - 2 January 2010
Culinary Theatre a Hit at the Taste - 2 January 2010
The International Buskers are Back in Town - 1 January 2010

December 2009

Family Fun for Everyone at Kidz in the Park - 31 December 2009
It's Showtime at the Taste Festival - 30 December 2009
Taste Festival Volunteers Move a Mountain of Waste! - 30 December 2009
Tasmanian Produce Wows National "Foodie" Judges - 29 December 2009
Massive Crowd Sets New Record for Opening Day - 28 December 2009
New Waterfront Innovation 'Community Village' for Salamanca Lawns - 28 December 2009
Summer Sporting Fun at the Taste Festival - 28 December 2009
Hartz Race to the Taste Opens the 21st Taste Festival - 28 December 2009
Taste Festival Media Review 1 Site Walk Through - 27 December 2009
World Renowned Urban Designers Commissioned for Hobart's Inner City Development Plan - 23 December 2009
Important Land Purchase Adds to Hobart's Rich History - 23 December 2009
HCC Undertakes Further Consultation on King Street Traffic - 22 December 2009
Carols By The Bay A Magical Success With A Sea Of Faces and Candelight - 21 December 2009
Carols By The Bay Celebrating 60 Years in Hobart - 17 December 2009
Hobart City Council Adopts A Visionary Sustainable Transport Strategy - 17 December 2009
Parcel Minding and Gift Wrapping Fundraiser for Charities - 14 December 2009
Hartz Race to the Taste Back for 2009 - 14 December 2009
Visiting Local Government Specialist Offers Reform Options for Hobart - 8 December 2009
Council Position Leads to Modified Plans for Wind Turbines on City Building - 8 December 2009
Hobart is Buzzing with Entertainment and Festive Cheer - 4 December 2009
The Taste Festival is on its Way -2 December 2009
Surveys Indicate Support for Smoke Free Alfresco Dining Areas 1 Other Central Public Spaces - 1 December 2009

November 2009

Official Guide to the Taste Festival is out now! - 30 November 2009
Free Park 1 Ride from Regatta Grounds Starts 1 December - 30 November 2009
New Travel Centre Opened at Hobart International Airport - 25 November 2009
Light and Shade - 24 November 2009
Many Thounsands Pack the City for the 2009 Myer Hobart Christmas Pageant! - 21 November 2009
New Liverpool Link on Target to Open for Tomorrow's Christmas Pageant - 20 November 2009
Hobart Prepares for the 2009 Myer Christmas Pageant - 20 November 2009
Carnival Activities on Franklin Wharf - 18 November 2009
HCC Works on Solutions for Solving Salamanca Sewerage Problems - 16 November 2009
Pinnacle Road Delays Wellington Park - 15 November 2009
HCC Announces Dr Edward Hall Enviroment Award Winners - 13 November 2009
Sandy Bay Beach Back to Normal! - 9 November 2009
Live Music for Under 18's only! - 5 November 2009
Tourism Expo for Tasmanians - 5 November 2009
Hobart's Blue Volunteer Army to Meet and Greet - 4 November 2009
2009 Rose, Iris and Floral Art Show - 2 November 2009

October 2009

Alderman Valentine Becomes Hobart's Longest Serving Lord Mayor - 30 October 2009
800 Spaces Now Available in Newly Refurbished Centrepoint Car Park - 25 October 2009
Hobart City Council Offers $20 Tickets to the Great Moscow Circus Grand Opening - 16 October 2009
Hobart City Council Supports White Ribbon Day - 15 October 2009
Where Will We Sleep Tonight? - 14 October 2009
HCC Sets Target to Re-Open Myer Site for Christmas Pageant - 14 October 2009
Bikes Break Down the Barriers, Ride to Work Day - 9 October 2009
Hobart City Rewards Exceptional Customer Service - 6 October 2009
Spectacular Orchid Display - 5 October 2009
'Lost' by Irene Briant - 5 October 2009
Strech-Out-With 'Dogs on the Domain' - 5 October 2009
Community Joins the Fight Against Homelessness - 2 October 2009

September 2009

Community Joins Fight Against Homelessness - 24 September 2009
New Hobart Visitor Volunteer Program - 22 September 2009
HCC Fosters New Initiative to Help the Homeless of Hobart - 20 September 2009
Water and Sewerage Accounts on the Way for Hobart Residents - 18 September 2009
HCC Approves Sandy Bay Concept to Improve Cycling and Pedestrian Facilities - 18 September 2009
Richmond's Jack Riewoldt in Hobart for AFL Footy Finals Fever - 17 September 2009
Weedbusting Fern Tree - 12 September 2009
HCC 1 UTAS Sign MOU to Strengthen Hobart as an Education Centre - 9 September 2009
HCC Endorses Wholly Owned Subsidiary to Manage and Operate Salamanca Market - 9 September 2009
2009 Daffodil, Camellia 1 Floral Art Show - 7 September 2009
HCC Calls for Changes to the Land Use Planning and Approvals Bill - 4 September 2009
Plan Now to be a part of the 2009 Myer Hobart Christmas Pageant - 3 September 2009

August 2009

2009 City of Hobart Art Prize - 27 August 2009
Japanese Government Honours Two Tasmanians with Special Awards - 25 August 2009
Early Childhood Literacy Program Targets Parents 1 Pre-Schoolers - 24 August 2009
HCC High Level Analysis on Rating System Made Available - 20 August 2009
Carnegie Gallery Showcases Influential Tasmanian Designers - 19 August 2009
HCC Approves E-Waste Collection at Waste Management Centre - 14 August 2009
International Youth Day Celebrated in Hobart's Elizabeth Mall - 12 August 2009
Council Employs More Muscle to Move a Mountain of Snow! - 6 August 2009
Rejuvenating Soldiers Memorial Avenue Tree Replacements - 4 August 2009

July 2009

Council Authorises Project Brief for Inner City Development Plan - 30 July 2009
HCC Leads Tasmania on Climate Change - 30 July 2009
HCC Representing Tasmania in the National Banksia People's Choice Awards - 17 July 2009
HCC a Finalist for a National Environmental Award - 17 July 2009
HCC has Developed a Strategy Addressing Cultural and Linguistic Diversity - 13 July 2009
HCC Committed to Working with Myer and the New Owner of the Liverpool Street Site - 3 July 2009

June 2009

Maggie Diaz - Into The Light - 30 June 2009
Nominations Now Open for the 2009 Hobart Exceptional Customer Servivce Awards - 30 June 2009
HCC Releases New Planning Scheme - 29 June 2009
So You Think You Can Cook? Win a Place at The Taste! - 26 June 2009
Errol Flynn Centenary Celebration Hobart's Walk of Fame First Star! - 20 June 2009
HCC to Develop New Children and Families Strategy - 16 June 2009
HCC Supports Refugee Week - 14 June 2009
L'Aquila Earthquake Appeal - 10 June 2009
Sewer Overflow Not Caused By Damaged Pipes - 9 June 2009
Treasurer Aird Advised to Consider the Real Issues of the Salamanca Sewer Overflow - 9 June 2009
Significant Rain Event Causes Overflow of Council Sewer in Salamanca Place - 5 June 2009

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