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Labour Backing New Stadium, New Matilda Owners?
Events For The Week
David Rowe
September 23, 2025
Good Morning Hobart,
Hope you made the most of the weekend.
In today’s newsletter:
Labour Backing New Stadium
Restaurant Of the Week
New Matilda Owners?
Concerns Over Hobart Clinic Closure
Events For The Week
Labour Backing New Stadium
Tasmanian Labor has confirmed it will support the $945 million Macquarie Point stadium, calling it a “necessary requirement” to secure the state’s AFL and AFLW teams.
Leader Josh Willie said the project would create jobs and opportunities for young Tasmanians, while vowing to closely monitor costs and timelines.
The decision comes days after the Tasmanian Planning Commission recommended the stadium not proceed, citing financial and heritage concerns.
Parliament will ultimately decide on approval.
Restaurant Of The Week
Step into Malik Restaurant and immerse yourself in the vibrant spirit of the Middle East.
With plush velvet seating, hand-painted murals, and glowing lanterns, the setting is perfect for intimate dinners or lively gatherings.
The menu features expertly crafted dishes like juicy kebabs, fragrant stews, and tender lamb chops, made with authentic spices and fresh ingredients.
Pair your meal with signature cocktails such as the Pomegranate Martini for a feast that delights every sense.
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New Matilda Owners?
Hobart City Council is considering transferring ownership of the 140-year-old fishing boat Matilda to the Tasmanian Maritime Museum after years of mounting upkeep costs.
Moored at Constitution Dock since 1999, the historic vessel has cost ratepayers up to $26,000 annually in insurance and maintenance.
If approved, restoration will be carried out by the Wooden Boat School at Franklin, employing apprentice shipwrights before returning the vessel to the dock.
The council will contribute $25,000 towards restoration.
Concerns Over Hobart Clinic Closure
The closure of the Hobart Clinic next month will leave hundreds without vital inpatient mental health support, with psychiatrists warning lives are at risk.
Patients who relied on the clinic’s safe environment and programs like DBT face being pushed into Tasmania’s already overstretched public system.
Access to treatments such as Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation will also shrink, with only limited private providers remaining.
Clinicians are urging urgent government consultation, warning the fallout could be “catastrophic.”
Events For The Week
Tuesday 16th
🕹️ Nintendo Trivia | 7:30PM
Location: 112 Liverpool St, Hobart
Description: Think you know Nintendo? From warp pipes to Wario, from Poké Balls to power-ups - this quiz is built for true players.
Wednesday 17th
🏫 Explore Semaphore Cottage | 11:00AM
Location: 99 Salamanca Pl, Battery Point
Description: The cottage’s historical significance was acknowledged in the 1930s when the Shiplovers’ Society of Tasmania led a successful campaign to save it from demolition. Today, the cottage is cared for by Maritime Museum Tasmania. Step inside and explore its remarkable story and its role in Hobart’s maritime past.
🐟️ Under The Influence Of Salmon | 5:30PM
Location: 131 Collins Street, Hobart
Description: The universally admired salmon has long swum in the flow of human ‘progress’, but no other species has found itself amid such a maelstrom of modern debates. Within salmon’s evolving narrative lies a remarkable but oft-forgotten quest: to bring salmon to the Southern Hemisphere.
Thursday 18th
🌍️ GMA Meeting: Beyond The Small Talk | 6:00PM
Location: 220 Argyle St, North Hobart
Description: What is Guess My Accent? Since 2019, we've been bringing people from around the world together in Hobart. Our events provide a relaxed, welcoming space for social connections, language exchange, and community building—no matter your language skills!
Location: 87 Bathurst Street, Hobart
Description: The New Syd is hosting an intimate screening of the series premiere for Netflix’s new series House of Guinness. Enjoy a Guinness pie, a pint, and popcorn drizzled with Guinness butter while discovering the story behind the famous black stuff.
🦁 The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe | 7:00PM (Runs Until 28 Sep)
Location: The Playhouse Theatre Hobart
Description: Join Lucy, Edmund, Susan and Peter as they step through an abandoned wardrobe and discover the mysterious land of Narnia. Suffering under the rule of the icy White Witch and frozen forever in winter, the only hope for the people of Narnia lies in the return of the great lion Aslan.
🎸 The Beatles Show: Songs & Stories | 7:30PM
Location: Peacock Theatre Hobart
Description: Join Tom Wolfe and Scott Targett for an intimate, acoustic tribute to the timeless music of The Beatles. Stripped back to their raw essence, these songs are brought to life with rich harmonies, heartfelt storytelling, and a deep respect.
Thursday, 25 September 2025 | 01:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Friday, 26 September 2025 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Saturday, 27 September 2025 | 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Location: Hobart Town Hall Ballroom
Description: Orchid Show: A variety of exotic and Tasmanian orchids will be featured in a unique display of these very elegant and ornamental blooms at the peak of their flowering.
Friday 19th
🎶 Lightwood Bottom Blues Night | 7:00PM
Location: Kermandie Football Oval
Description: Join us for the Lightwood Bottom Blues Night on Friday, 26th of September. The event is free and you can hear live music from bands all over the Huon (and sometimes further afield!). The bar opens at 6:30pm and there will be hot food available as well.
Location: Theatre Royal Hobart
Description: Join three unlikely companions on an intergalactic adventure like no other—a chicken determined to cross the road, a peacock searching for its tail, and a pony tired of its burdens.