Hospital Issues, Jewellery Business Changing Lives

Events For The Weekend

Author

David Rowe
June 27, 2025

Good Morning Hobart,

The weather is looking ok for the weekend, with a few showers around on Sunday.

In Today’s Newsletter:

  • Hospital Under-staffing

  • Property Of The Week

  • Francesca Jewellery Changing Lives

  • New Childcare Facility In Howrah

  • Local Footy Club Revival

  • Events For The Week

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Hospital Under-Staffing

Nurses in the Royal Hobart Hospital’s Medical Imaging Department have launched industrial action over chronic under-staffing and excessive fatigue.

The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation says staff are being pushed to unsafe limits, including frequent overtime and on-call shifts.

As part of the action, nurses will refuse forced overtime and take extra fatigue breaks.

The union is calling for urgent staffing increases and workload reforms to protect both nurses and patients.

Property Of The Week

Perched high in Howrah, 225 Carella Street offers exceptional family living with breathtaking River Derwent and kunanyi/Mount Wellington views.

This sun-filled four-bedroom home features open-plan living, multiple lounges, a rumpus room, and luxurious bathrooms across two levels.

Highlights include a curved balcony, landscaped gardens, double garages, and a workshop.

Just minutes from shops and the foreshore, this standout property combines style, space, and stunning scenery in one of Hobart’s most desirable suburbs.

How Francesca Jewellery Is Changing Lives

Francesca Jewellery, founded by Hobart sisters Hannah and Rachel Vasicek, is making a meaningful impact through its handcrafted beaded bracelets.

These bracelets are assembled in Hobart by a team that includes eight women from refugee backgrounds, providing them with valuable employment opportunities.

The brand's commitment to social responsibility has led to over $1 million raised for various charities through the sale of their awareness bracelets.

New Childcare Facility In Howrah

Construction is underway on the $9 million Glebe Hill Childcare Centre in Howrah, set to ease the critical shortage of early learning spots in Hobart’s eastern suburbs.

The 106-place centre, located next to Glebe Hill Village, is due for completion in April 2026.

Operated by Green Leaves Early Learning, the state-of-the-art facility will feature high-end design, interactive public art, and meet the growing needs of the rapidly expanding local community.

Local Footy Club Revival

Glenorchy District Football Club is experiencing a major resurgence, with its Auskick program growing by 128% this year.

Club leaders credit support from AFL Tasmania and a renewed community enthusiasm for footy as Tasmania prepares to enter the national league.

A new junior transition program, the ‘Little Rum’uns Junior League’, is also gaining momentum.

The club sees this growth as vital to building a strong future for local football in the state.

Events For The Weekend

Friday 27th

🧑‍🎤 Singers Lounge | 7:30PM (Runs Until 5 July)

Location: Long Gallery, Salamanca Arts Centre
Description: Each evening starts with captivating performances from talented artists and choirs, setting a spellbinding tone for the night. As the evening unfolds, the stage transforms into an open mic haven. Whether you’re an experienced performer debuting new material or someone testing their voice in front of an audience for the first time, this is your moment.

Location: Altar Bar, Hobart
Description: A heartbreaking & hilarious hour of musical comedy by one of the best voices in comedy, accompanied by Tim Lancaster on Guitar, Average Bear is a generous and joyful call to arms. A rallying cry to live every day as if it were our last because it very well may be.

Saturday 28th

🍣 Social Sushi Train | 12:00PM

Location: Hokkaido Sushi, Elizabeth St Hobart
Description: Come and hangout with us this Saturday for a casual lunch at Hokkaido Sushi Train in Elizabeth Mall. This will be a great event to both catch up with friends and make some new connections!

❓️ Song Trivia | 4:00PM

Location: Palais Theatre, Franklin
Description: It’s not just about music – this trivia night covers everything from history and culture to travel and science. Whether you’re a pop culture guru, a trivia buff or purely enjoy spending time with your mates, there’s something for everyone!

🥃 Whisky Festivals Dinner Extravaganza in Hobart | 6:15PM (Limited Tickets)

Location: Ball & Chain Charcoal Grill, Salamanca
Description: This will be an exclusive opportunity to sample some of the official 2025 Scottish Whisky Festivals bottlings in Tasmania at similar times as they’re being enjoyed in the UK — a real treat!

Location: 6 Brisbane Street, Hobart
Description: Throughout the tour, you will hear stories about individuals who were tried in the courtrooms, endured solitary confinement, and perhaps even encounter the spirits of one of the 32 individuals who were executed on the premises at the historic Gallows.

🤩 Bangers And Mash Ups | 7:30PM

Location: Hobart City Hall
Description: Grab a friend and dive into a night of mass karaoke mayhem that’ll have you singing at the top of your lungs, dancing on your feet, and harmonising with an electrifying live choir.

Sunday 29th

🍰 Community Bake Day | 11:00AM

Location: Legacy Park, 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.

💃 Salama - Maloya Workshop | 11:00AM'

Location: 19-27 Campbell St, Hobart
Description: Join the music and dance ensemble Salama, led by Dr Muriel Hillion-Toulcanon, for an immersive Maloya music and dance workshop celebrating the living culture of Réunion Island.

Location: State Cinema Cafe, Hobart
Description: Join us for our discussion of Silvia Moreno-Garcia's "Mexican Gothic", our pick for the gothic horror sub-genre! Inclusive for All: Whether you’re new to reading horror or a seasoned reader, everyone is welcome.

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!