Hobart Property Records, Cancer Survivor Marathon Effort

Events For the Weekend

Author

David Rowe
May 16, 2025

Good Morning Hobart,

The weather is looking fine, but a bit cooler this weekend.

In Today’s Newsletter:

  • Hobart Property Record

  • Dream House Of The Week

  • Cancer Survivor Marathon Effort

  • Hobart Trivia

  • Events For The Weekend

Salamanca Penthouse Goes For Over $9 Million

Hobart's luxury property market just hit a new high! Local investor Bradley Saxby purchased a yet-to-be-built penthouse in Battery Point's Montpelier House for a record-breaking $9.48 million.

Designed by Fender Katsalidis Architects, the development boasts 21 premium residences with smart home features and wellness amenities.

This sale surpasses the previous $8.53 million record, signaling growing confidence in Tasmania's upscale real estate scene.

Dream House Of The Week

Cancer Survivor Completes 550km Marathon Mission

Tasmanian local Matt Duggan just ran 550km—from Cockle Creek to The Nut in Stanley—in honour of his 12 rounds of chemo after beating bowel cancer.

Over 12 days, he raised $100K for Cancer Council Tasmania and helped shine a light on early detection, especially in younger people. An epic feat with a powerful message—go Matt!

Hobart Trivia

Which significant scientific expedition left Hobart in 1911, led by Dr. Douglas Mawson, to explore Antarctica?

Answer at end of newsletter.

Events For The Weekend

Friday 16th

🧩 Hobart Murder Mystery: Solve The Case! | Multiple Times Over Weekend

Location: 50 A6 Hobart
Description: : You and your friends, armed with just your phones and your courage, become the star detectives for a day in a mysterious murder case. You walk the streets investigating every corner for a clue and you feel the adrenaline rush in your blood as you collect pieces of evidence and get closer to finding the murderer.

Location: Founders Room Salamanca Arts Centre
Description: Hobart's favourite dance party returns for 2025... it's time to get Footloose! 👟🎉 Come and shake your groove thing with Hugo Bladel for a special 2 hour DJ Set, jam-packed with Disco Classics.

Saturday 17th

🎯 Health Hobart - Archery | 1:00PM

Location: Van Diemen Archers, 251 Gilwell Drive, Kingston
Description: Join your hosts Van Diemen Archers for a friendly introduction to this truly international sport.

🎦 Hobart Horror Society - Final Destination Bloodlines | 3:00PM

Location: Village Cinemas Hobart
Description: We’ll meet up beforehand at the Fuller's Bookshop at 3PM for a pre-movie meet-and-greet before heading into the 4:15PM screening together.

Location: Theatre Royal Hobart
Description: Discovering Kanye West is praising Adolf Hitler, John Safran heads to America to find out what’s up. Kanye proves elusive, one thing tumbles into another, and John moves in, squatting at one of Kanye’s mansions in the rolling hills of Los Angeles. 

🦹‍♂️ True Crime, False Narratives | 7:00PM

Location: 65 Woobys Lane Battery Point
Description: True Crime, False Narratives is a one-night-only live event pulling back the curtain on Australia’s criminal justice system. In The Founders Room, join leading experts in law, forensic science, and art as they unpack some of our nation’s most unsettling cases.

🎱 Pool Competition | From 7:00PM

Location: Burger N Beyond, 135 Bathurst St Hobart
Description: Whether you’re a seasoned player or just love a bit of casual fun over a burger and a beer – come be part of our first Community Pool Night! (3 tables available)

Sunday 18th

🍰 Community Bake Day | 11:00AM

Location: Legacy Park, Queens Domain, Hobart
Description: Pack your favourite recipe for cooking in the wood-fired ovens with the help of our Oven Coordinator. While your food is cooking, kids can explore our nature based playground, which is designed for the use of children of different ages and abilities.

👕 Pop Up Clothing Market | 10:00AM-2:00PM

Location: Palais in Franklin, 3388 Huon Hwy
Description: Franklin’s very First Pop-Up Clothing Market! A little pop-up second-hand clothing market, filled with pre-loved fashion, pottery, Nick Nacks and Bric-a-bracs!

🚶 Anna’s Walk Hobart | 11:00AM

Location: Site 9, Waterworks Reserve, Ridgeway
Description: Walk in memory of a loved one, help raise the profile of bladder cancer in our community, or even just as a great excuse on a Sunday to take time out of our busy lives to walk and talk with friends.

Trivia Answer

The Aurora expedition, led by Dr. Douglas Mawson, departed from Hobart in 1911, marking a major Antarctic exploration event.