500 Jobs Saved, Budget For New Year

Events For The Weekend

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David Rowe
July 11, 2025

Good Morning Hobart,

The weather is looking ok for the weekend, with late showers coming in on sunday.

In today’s newsletter:

  • Pledge To Save Jobs At Hobart Zinc Works

  • Property Of The Week

  • Hobart Budget For 2025-26

  • Doctor Getting Creative

  • Events For The Wekend

Pledge To Save Jobs At Hobart Zinc Works

Tasmanian Labor has pledged up to $25 million to help secure over 500 jobs at Hobart’s Nyrstar zinc works.

Leader Dean Winter announced the plan to reallocate a previous $20 million commitment and add $5 million if needed, calling the support vital to prevent economic fallout.

The proposal is part of a broader support package being negotiated with federal and South Australian governments, with a final deal expected soon.

Property Of The Week

80 Pindos Drive, Tranmere offers spacious family living with panoramic water and mountain views in one of Hobart’s most sought-after suburbs.

This sunlit home features open-plan living, a modern kitchen, and an undercover alfresco area perfect for year-round entertaining.

With four bedrooms, including a master with ensuite, a secure yard, and internal-access garage, it’s ideal for families.

Located near foreshore trails, schools, and shops—just 20 minutes from the CBD—this property ticks every box.

Hobart Budget For 2025-26

In a year of rising costs, the City of Hobart has handed down a $183.9 million budget focused on community, sustainability, and long-term planning.

With a modest $1 million surplus, key investments include ferry expansion, roads, waste services, parks, and youth programs.

Rates will rise just 3.5%, the lowest in Greater Hobart.

Council says it’s about delivering essential services while shaping a stronger, more resilient city for the future.

Doctor Gets Creative

Hobart pain specialist Dr Gajinder Oberoi is using his creative talents to give back, donating proceeds from his book Stories That Remain Untold and his artwork to the Royal Hobart Hospital Research Foundation.

After nearly 30 years building Tasmania’s specialist pain services, Dr Oberoi is now supporting local medical research through art.

His generosity is helping fund vital health initiatives, continuing a legacy of care, education, and innovation in the Tasmanian community.

Events For The Weekend

Friday 11th

Location: The Founders Room, Salamanca Arts Centre
Description: A dynamic, wild and joyous trio, belting out International hits like Miriam Makeba’s ‘Pata Pata’ alongside old kwela songs, village songs of Malawi and powerhouse instrumental originals.

Saturday 12th

🏃 Geeveston Park Run | 9:00AM

Location: Heritage Park, Honeywood Lane, Geeveston
Description: The course is at Heritage Park, Geeveston on a mixture of concrete paths and grass. There are three laps, ensuring that you pass lots of friendly faces along the way. When you run along the Kermandie River stretch, keep one eye on the river in case one of the resident platypus is out and about!

🧱 School Holidays Clay Play | 10:00 - 2:00PM

Location: 116 High St, Campbell Town
Description: Get your hands into some clay during the school holidays. During this event you can play and hand build with some clay. Make something for yourself, for fun or as a gift!! Make whatever you like with the assigned clay amount.

Location: Sandy Bay Road, Hobart
Description: Participants will have the chance to explore the captivating world of floral watercolor painting under the guidance of experienced artists. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced painter, this event welcomes individuals of all skill levels.

😆 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow | 7:30PM (Limited Tickets)

Location: Theater Royal Hobart
Description: Featuring a dynamic line-up of comedy legends and fresh faces, this year’s Roadshow promises nation-wide happiness. So, grab your friends, lock in your tickets and prepare for a much-needed dose of laughter

Sunday 13th

Location: Howrah Community Centre
Description: We’re decking the halls (and the stalls!) with a touch of Christmas cheer, amazing local makers, delicious food & drinks, and of course… a festive sausage sizzle!

Location: In The Hanging Garden 112 Murray St, Hobart
Description: The Black Swans of Trespass are a versatile electric banjo trio featuring the ground-breaking, iconoclastic Australian banjo player, CC Thornley. The Black Swans create music that is soulful, funky, energetic, and rich. 

🎙️ Karaoke Sunday’s | 5:00PM

Location: 21 Salamanca Pl , Hobart
Description: Get ready to sing your hearts out, Hobart! 🎤✨ Our Sunday night karaoke sessions at Irish Murphy's are becoming legendary, and we're sticking with it!

Location: Fitzroy Gardens
Description: People of any skill range are welcome. Beginner, advanced or just coming as a spectator (you may wanna bring a chair and a blanket). Never burnt a prop before? We are always keen to teach you how to do so safely! Come try something new.

🎭️ Road Works - Mary Stuart | 7:30PM

Location: Theatre Royal Hobart
Description: This is the iconic tale of Elizabeth I and Mary Stuart; two flawed and fascinating women locked in a monumental, murderous feud. The stakes couldn’t be higher. And both are determined to survive.