Mac Point Stadium Concerns, Taste Of Summer Stallholder Reveal

Events For The Weekend

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David Rowe
September 19, 2025

Good Morning Hobart,

Looking cooler with a bit of rain around for the weekend.

In today’s newsletter:

  • Mac Point Stadium Concerns

  • Property Of The Week

  • Taste Of Summer Stallholder Reveal

  • Mental Health Facility To Close

  • Events For The Weekend

Mac Point Stadium Concerns

The Tasmanian Planning Commission has delivered a major blow to the Macquarie Point stadium project, recommending it should not proceed.

The panel found the $945 million venue would saddle the state with $1.8 billion in debt within a decade, while offering limited community benefits and “very significant” heritage impacts.

Premier Jeremy Rockliff insists the report underestimates the stadium’s value and vowed to keep fighting, while independent MP Kristie Johnston called on the government to accept the refusal and move on.

Property Of The Week

Perched high on Mount Rumney just 15 minutes from Hobart CBD, this three-bedroom, two-bathroom architectural home offers complete privacy and sweeping views across Pitt Water, Five Mile Beach, and Penna.

Floor-to-ceiling glass doors open to expansive entertaining terraces, while a concealed master suite with outdoor shower adds resort-style luxury.

Featuring a striking cedar and concrete entry, high-end kitchen, media room, and year-round comfort with double glazing and multiple heat pumps, this property is a true private sanctuary.

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Taste Of Summer Stallholder Reveal

Tasmania’s biggest food and drink festival, the Taste of Summer, returns to Hobart’s waterfront from December 27 to January 3, with early bird tickets going on sale next week.

A new Locals Taste Pass will offer discounted entry across the festival, excluding New Year’s Eve. Last year’s event drew nearly 90,000 attendees with sold-out sessions and almost 300 local performers.

Stallholder and program details are now live, with NYE lineup announcements to follow.

Mental Health Facility To Close

Tasmania’s only large-scale private mental health facility, the Hobart Clinic, will close its 27-bed inpatient site in Rokeby by the end of October after 40 years. Acting CEO Dr Stephen Ayre said the clinic faced a projected $3 million deficit, citing low private health fund reimbursements and rising patient gap fees. The closure leaves patients and staff in limbo, sparking warnings from unions and former patients that Tasmania’s public system cannot meet the demand.

Events For The Week

Friday 19th

Location: Tasmania Brewery Building, 64 Warwick St, Hobart
Description: September Monthly Tasting Bar, Live music with Tony Mak Music, and the Strada Food Truck.

Saturday 20th

Location: Salamanca Market, Salamanca Place, Hobart
Description: Almost 20 years after Francesca Jewellery began under the name Handmade by Hannah at Salamanca Market, the Tasmanian-born brand is coming home. For the first time in 14 years, Francesca will return to the iconic market for a one-day-only activation, offering Hobart locals an exclusive preview of its 2025 major collection.

🥽 Hobart Mega Swim | 10:00AM

Location: Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre
Description: Join us at the Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre on Saturday 20 September, for the 2025 Hobart MS Mega Swim and make a life-changing impact for people living with multiple sclerosis (MS).

Location: 1/221 Liverpool St, Hobart
Description: Bring the family along for balloons, free face painting, BBQ or a game of pickleball with us in the Tint-a-Car car park! Gold Coin Donation for a BBQ snag, to help send Ange Green to Pickleball World Cup 2025!

Location: Bicheno Memorial Hall
Description: Step into the Roaring Twenties… Join us for The Great Gatsby Cocktail Party – an unforgettable night of glitz, glamour, and Gatsby-style celebration!

Sunday 21st

🍰 Claremont Makers Market | 10:00AM

Location: Claremont Girl Guides Hall
Description: We have handmade jewellery, jams, bikkies, cakes, beautiful hand made cards and crafts, and our resident spiritual reader Carol will be in attendance, and also has her self published books with her!

Location: 34 Murray St, Hobart
Description: Come along for a fun and fascinating look at this year’s exhibition, designed to engage the whole family.

Location: Mona Museum, Hobart
Description: Queen of Hearts Mariachi is lighting up MONA with a fierce and joyful performance that blends tradition, sisterhood, and bold Latin flair.

Location: 222 Elizabeth Street, Hobart
Description: f you haven’t grabbed your spot yet, now’s the time! 🌸 Whether you're a seasoned artist or a complete beginner, this workshop is all about creativity, fun, and capturing the beauty of real flowers with ink and gouache.