Dark Mofo Finale, Popular News Reader Signs Off

Events For The Week

Author

David Rowe
June 17, 2025

Good Morning Hobart,

Hope you had an enjoyable weekend.

In Today’s Newsletter:

  • Dark Mofo Finale

  • Restaurant Of The Week

  • Popular Newsreader Signs Off

  • Smoke Alarm Reminder

  • Events For The Week

Big Crowd At Dark Mofo Finale

Nearly 20,000 people marched from Parliament Lawns to Macquarie Point on Sunday night for Dark Mofo’s powerful Ogoh-Ogoh burning ceremony.

The giant effigy, shaped like the endangered Maugean skate, was filled with written fears and set alight in a symbolic act of release.

Inspired by Balinese tradition, the event capped off a huge weekend of festivities and drew massive crowds as part of the city’s beloved winter celebration.

Restaurant Of The Week

Old Wharf Restaurant, located on Hobart’s waterfront at MACq 01 Hotel, offers a refined dining experience inspired by Tasmania’s maritime heritage.

With a focus on fresh local produce, the menu features standout seafood and modern Australian fare.

The stylish setting and river views add to its appeal, making it a top spot for locals seeking a taste of Tasmanian history alongside fine food and stunning surrounds.

Beloved Tasmanian newsreader Louise Houbaer signed off from 7 Tasmania News after eight and a half years, as her Hobart-based role was eliminated due to a restructure.

The station plans to centralize news presentation in Launceston, but Houbaer declined relocation to prioritize her young family.

In her emotional farewell, she expressed gratitude to colleagues and viewers.

She now seeks new opportunities in media or communications

Smoke Alarm Reminder

A kitchen fire in a South Hobart apartment on Wednesday night was swiftly contained, thanks to functioning smoke alarms that alerted residents to evacuate.

The Tasmania Fire Service responded to the Davey Street unit around 9:20 pm, finding the kitchen ablaze.

One individual was hospitalized for smoke inhalation after attempting to extinguish the fire.

Fire crews managed to confine the damage to the kitchen.

Station Officer David McCambridge emphasized the importance of installing smoke alarms in every bedroom, living area, and garage.

Events For The Week

Tuesday 17th

✏️ Pencil Drawing Group | 1:00PM

Location: 116 High St, Campbell Town
Description: All materials are provided, although if you have a pencil or graphite set collecting dust at home, you’re welcome to bring it. Although there are tips and suggestions, this is not a professionally guided session, it is for experimentation, play, fun and for practice.

💃 Hobart Bachata & Salsa | 6:00PM

Location: Mathers House, 108-110 Bathurst St
Description: Come learn with us at Mathers House every Tuesday in June!
- 6pm Bachata all levels
- 7pm Salsa Fundamentals & Improvers
- 8pm Social dancing!

Wednesday 18th

Location: Good Games Hobart
Description: Come Join us for our Wednesday D&D Sessions
Where players can come in and join a table and play! This is a great way for players to meet others.

Thursday 19th

Location: Unit 1, 33 Melville St, Hobart
Description: Mental Health Lived Experience Tasmania (MHLET) is so excited to launch our Self-Empower Now (SEN) Training. This program is funded by the Australian Government.

Location: Ground Floor 159 Macquarie Street, Hobart
Description: In this workshop, you will learn how to make a 'Nerikiri' dough from scratch with Minako from the Sakura Japanese Culture Centre. You will also experiment adding the colour, and make one shape of Nerikiri! You will recieve the recipe and some dough to take home.

Location: Hobart Brewing Co.
Description: Come along to The Parent Teacher Night and enjoy an hour of brutally honest comedy, hosted by teacher Ben Knight. Ben is a Queensland teacher who made the move to Melbourne ten years ago to pursue comedy and acting.

Location: Federation Concert Hall, 1 Davey Street Hobart
Description: One Land, Many Stories is an orchestral storytelling concert weaving together the rich musical history of Australia. You’ll hear music inspired by the animals, landscape and people of Australia, from the ancient and enduring sounds of First Nations peoples, music from the bush ballad era and the vibrant voices of today.

👩 A Woman Of No Importance | 7:00PM ( Runs Until 22 June)

Location: Huonville Town Hall, 40 Main St, Huonville
Description: Persistently cheerful, dazzling with contradiction, at heart, terribly lonely, Peggy is at once a richly comic and desperately moving creation, providing a rewarding and intimate night at the theatre.

Friday 20th

🛍️ Waverly Mills Pop Up Store | 9:00AM

Location: Battery Point Community Hall
Description: For the first time in years, Tasmania’s most iconic woollen mill is popping up in Battery Point. Join us at the Battery Point Community Hall on Friday 20 June (9am–4pm) and Saturday 21 June (9am–2pm) to shop a special selection of our best-selling blankets, throws and scarves.

🌆 Hobart Twilight Market | 4:30PM

Location: Brooke St Pier, 12 Franklin Wharf, Hobart
Description: Hobart comes alive at the Hobart Twilight Market – a family and dog-friendly Friday night market showcasing the best of Tasmanian eats, drinks, design, and music.

Location: Theatre Royal Hobart
Description: Ross Wilson is hitting the road with his all-star band The Peaceniks to celebrate over “50 Years of Hits” including all the Daddy Cool and Mondo Rock favourites you’d expect along with the latest offering from an almost 6-decade career.