AFL Future Uncertain, Highway Upgrade Delays

Events For The Weekend

Author

David Rowe
June 06, 2025

Good Morning Hobart,

A bit of rain on the forecast for the weekend, but there will still be plenty to do around town. Enjoy your long weekend!

In Today’s Newsletter:

  • Tasmania Devils Future Unclear

  • Dream House Of The Week

  • Highway Upgrade Delays

  • Tasmanian Researchers Dialysis Breakthrough

  • Events For The Weekend

Tasmania Devils Face Uncertain Future

Tasmania Devils executive Kath McCann broke down in tears during a press conference, highlighting the club's uncertain future amid political turmoil.

The AFL's 19th team, set to debut in 2028, faces jeopardy due to Premier Jeremy Rockliff's no-confidence motion and the contentious $945 million Macquarie Point stadium project.

McCann emphasized the absence of a "plan B," stressing the stadium's necessity for the team's viability and expressing concern over the negative national and international perceptions of the state's political instability.

Dream House Of The Week

This beautifully restored Queen Anne Federation home combines historic charm with modern luxury.

Featuring four bedrooms, four bathrooms, and two lifts, it offers panoramic water views and elegant interiors.

Located in prestigious 'Old Sandy Bay,' it's close to schools, yacht clubs, and Hobart's CBD.

Listed at offers over $4.5 million, this property is a rare opportunity for discerning buyers.

Tasman Highway Upgrade Delay

Tasmania’s Infrastructure Minister Kerry Vincent has voiced frustration over delays to the Tasman Highway upgrade between Hobart Airport and Midway Point.

Despite a tentative 2025 start, construction hinges on federal environmental approvals. The project includes a duplicated Midway Point causeway and second McGees Bridge.

Updated plans aim to reduce environmental impact, but the timeline remains unclear until sign-off under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act.

Tasmanian Researchers Develop World-First

Tasmanian researchers have created a world-first finger-prick test to make home dialysis safer.

Led by Dr Rahul Patel from the University of Tasmania, the test checks for a harmful chemical called pyridine, which can form when certain antibiotics mix with dialysis fluids.

Easy to use and post in, this test could reduce the need for hospital visits and help people with kidney disease manage treatment more safely at home.

Events For The Weekend

Friday 6th

🛍️ Long Weekend Outlet Clearance Sale | Starts 9:00AM

Location: Gorman - 71 Murray St, Hobart 
Description: Join us this long weekend for our 'Up to 70% off storewide' Outlet Clearance Sale and shop our lowest prices ever! Shop homewares, kidswear, apparel, shoes, accessories and vintage gorman styles.

💺 Mayor In The Chair | 10:30AM

Location: Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre, 1 Davies Avenue, Queens Domain
Description: Join this free drop-in session to raise issues or questions directly with Lord Mayor Anna Reynolds.

🎸 Park Life | 7:00PM

Location: 16 Evans Street, Hobart
Description: HBC Presents: PARK LIFE Featuring: Offset Vision + Sword Bros + Backyard Business Two weeks of FREE live music events - every night a treat full of different independent Tassie artists.

Saturday 7th

🔥 Arcangelo Sassolino: In The End, The Beginning | Running Until April 2026

Location: 655 Main Rd, Berriedale
Description: Italian sculptor Arcangelo Sassolino uses technology and mechanics to reveal the inner life of his raw materials. Extreme force, tension, speed, heat and gravity are all harnessed to bring about dramatic transformations, to test the physical limits of matter, the fragile balance between control and surrender.

🍩 Donut Charity Day | 11:00AM

Location: 92a Clarence Street, Bellerive
Description: 🍩 Friday 6th June is……World Donut Day!! To celebrate Omg South Tas is going to be donating $5 per 12 pack of donuts sold on Saturday 7th June at our GlutenFree4u Pop up.

🚌 Fun Bus Fundraiser #4 | 11:30AM

Location: Paddywagon Irish Pub Main Road Glenorchy
Description: Did someone say ONE MORE!??! 🚌 😜 This time will be a little different as it’s a SATURDAY afternoon and it’s a long weekend so plenty of recovery time and no excuses!

🙌 Cris Fitzpatrick Day | 12:00PM

Location: Cris Fitzpatrick Communty Park
Description: Please join us to celebrate the legacy of Cris Fitzpatrick with an afternoon of family fun 🔵Sausage Sizzle 🟡Music 🔵Activities 🟡Colour Run 🔵Foam Machine

Location: 33 Melville Street, Hobart
Description: Welcome to our Sip N' Pour Candle Making Workshop, where the art of candle crafting meets the joy of sipping your favourite beverages. This unique and interactive experience is designed to ignite your creativity while providing a relaxing and enjoyable atmosphere.

🚘️ Crash Body - Dark Mofo 2025 | 6:00PM

Location: Hobart Regatta Grounds
Description: Two cars engage in an exchange of near misses, building to a visceral head-on collision between the artist and a stunt driver. Unfolding over two hours, a soundscape of engine growls and shearing metal will rip through the body as the impact nears.

Sunday 8th

Location: 91 Murray Street, Level 1, Hobart
Description: Storytime is a free 30 minute session which includes stories, rhymes and action songs, aimed at preschoolers aged 2-5 years. Reading is a free and fun family activity! Sharing books with your child helps develop their listening, memory and language skills.

🏨 Vintage & Makers Market | 10:30AM

Location: 172 Macquarie St, Hobart
Description: Join us for a Vintage & Makers Market at The Macquarie Hobart. The bar will be open serving all the usual suspects, plus a winter warming mulled wine. Plus we'll also have some small plates if you feel a bit peckish.

🎭️ Tierra Whack - Dark Mofo | 9:00PM

Location: Odeon Theatre Hobart
Description: The Philly wordsmith sculpts surreal worlds in rap and R&B, where shifting moods spill into theatrical hooks and technicolor fantasies.

Monday 9th

Location: 44 Brisbane St, Hobart
Description: Our Monday Warhammer nights are an amazing time to come in and socialize with the community, play some games or come in to use our painting space to paint those unfinished minis while you're surrounded by other enthusiastic painters who can give you tips and tricks!