Episodes

  • Hobart: Hobart's Paint the Town Red festival hits new heights with record turnout | June 23

    Hobart: Hobart's Paint the Town Red festival hits new heights with record turnout | June 23
    Jun 22 2026
    Hobart's Paint the Town Red festival is expanding statewide with record attendance, while 52 new affordable homes are set to break ground on Binalong Road. The city also announces its first luxury bathhouse in Salamanca, blending wellness with historic architecture.
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    1 min
  • Hobart: Hobart street altercation leaves four injured, two arrested | June 22

    Hobart: Hobart street altercation leaves four injured, two arrested | June 22
    Jun 21 2026
    Hobart police are investigating a violent clash near a busy intersection that left four injured and two arrested, while Salamanca Street is set for a major redesign with greenery and pedestrian zones. The Local Wire also highlights recent death notices and provides a weather update for the city.
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    1 min
  • Hobart: K-Pop concert brings holograms and dance to Hobart | June 21

    Hobart: K-Pop concert brings holograms and dance to Hobart | June 21
    Jun 20 2026
    Hobart hosts K-Pop Icons' hologram concert organized by Pulse Tasmania, while Tasmania unveils its 2040 Air and Sea Access Strategy to boost regional connectivity. A veteran alderman launches mayoral bid focusing on a proposed rate cap amid rising housing costs.
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    2 mins
  • Hobart: Young candidate challenges Hobart council maturity claims | June 20

    Hobart: Young candidate challenges Hobart council maturity claims | June 20
    Jun 19 2026
    Hobart's 22-year-old council candidate faces debate over youth leadership in local governance while the city mourns several recent losses with community funerals. The city also prepares for a significant weather shift with a 98% chance of rain and temperatures dropping to 54.5°F.
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    2 mins
  • Hobart: Hobart Airport hotel plan moves forward as passenger numbers rise | June 19

    Hobart: Hobart Airport hotel plan moves forward as passenger numbers rise | June 19
    Jun 18 2026
    Hobart Airport announces a new on-site hotel to boost tourism and ease congestion, while Tasmania Salvos launches an energy efficiency initiative to retrofit homes and businesses. The state government also faces scrutiny over a reported "massive problem" ahead of a council meeting.
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    2 mins
  • Hobart: Hobart council approves long-awaited Rokeby park and ride | June 18

    Hobart: Hobart council approves long-awaited Rokeby park and ride | June 18
    Jun 17 2026
    Hobart's Rokeby park and ride launches next month after council approval, easing traffic and boosting public transport. The city also hosts free skate workshops at EC Skate Park and a World Cup watch party at Riverside Pavilion.
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    1 min
  • Hobart: Report urges charges for Kunanyi visitors | June 17

    Hobart: Report urges charges for Kunanyi visitors | June 17
    Jun 16 2026
    Hobart's Local Wire covers debates over visitor fees for Kunanyi/Mt Wellington and the axing of the Hit100.9 breakfast show hosted by Dan and Christie. The episode also highlights cycling updates, weather forecasts, and community death notices from the Mercury.
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    1 min
  • Hobart: Hobart's darkest festival returns after a decade, drawing thousands | June 16

    Hobart: Hobart's darkest festival returns after a decade, drawing thousands | June 16
    Jun 15 2026
    Hobart's annual dark festival returns after a 10-year break with over 15,000 expected visitors, while Tasmania's first rostered player Taylor Mole signs with the Jewels. The city also honors loved ones with community tributes and faces concerns over the potential cancellation of the Skylands project.
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    2 mins