$800 000 Pipeline Track project unlocks new access to the mountain Published on 31 October 2025 For the first time ever Hobart visitors and locals can hike, bike, run or pram along wide open tracks all the way from Waterworks Reserve up into the foothills of Kunanyi/Mt Wellington with the completion of the $800 000 Pipeline Track extension.
Wild about waterways: Nature triumphs in $2 million rivulet rewilding Published on 29 October 2025 The City of Hobart and Glenorchy City Council have completed a joint, $2 million environmental restoration project that has transformed the New Town Rivulet from a muddy, barren wasteland into a beautifully restored estuary for the community to enjoy.
News from tonight’s Hobart City Council October meeting Published on 27 October 2025 A wrap of decisions from tonight’s Hobart City Council meeting 27 October 2025
News from tonight’s HCC Planning Authority Committee meeting 22/10/25 Published on 22 October 2025 A wrap of decisions from the Hobart City Council Planning Authority Committee meeting 22 October 2025
Royal Hobart Show expected to draw a big crowd back to the city Published on 22 October 2025 The City of Hobart welcomes the Royal Hobart Show back to the heart of the city, with last year’s event attracting more than 45,000 attendees—a 5% increase on 2023, which itself saw a 7% rise in patronage.
Hobart’s new Children’s Mayor’s powerful message Published on 22 October 2025 Twelve-year-old Noah Dobson from Lenah Valley Primary School has been named the City of Hobart’s 2026 Children’s Mayor, thanks to his powerful and personal submission calling for communication boards in every playground across Hobart.
Not just fire: Hobart’s call to prepare for a changing climate Published on 22 October 2025 As bushfire season approaches, an international climate expert and the City of Hobart are urging residents to prepare—not just for fire, but for the broader impacts of a changing climate.
Hobart goes global: Ranked one of the top trending destinations Published on 16 October 2025 The City of Hobart has been named one of the Global Trending Destinations for 2026 by the Expedia Group, as part of their annual Unpack '26 travel trends report.
Town Hall Open Day – A Celebration of Heritage and Community Published on 16 October 2025 The City of Hobart is inviting the community to step inside one of the city’s most iconic heritage buildings for a day of discovery, entertainment and family fun at the Hobart Town Hall Open Day on Sunday 19 October.
Hobart Named One of the World’s Top 10 Small Cities Published on 14 October 2025 Hobart has been ranked as the number one small city in the Asia Pacific region, ahead of all other cities in our part of the world. It was also among the Top 10 Best Small Cities in the World (under 350,000 population) in the prestigious Condé Nast Traveler 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards.