Shark Warning, Kangaroos Hobart Farewell

Events For The Week

Author

David Rowe
August 19, 2025

Good Morning Hobart,

Hope you had a great weekend!

In today’s newsletter:

  • Shark Warning

  • Restaurant Of The Week

  • Motorists Ignoring Speed Camera Warnings

  • Kangaroos Say Goodbye To Hobart

  • Claremont Flower Show 2025

  • Events For The Week

Shark Warning

A large shark, estimated at 4.5 metres, was spotted between 50–100 metres offshore at Renard Point, Primrose Sands, on Sunday afternoon.

Tasmania Police issued a community alert urging caution for beachgoers in the south-east.

Authorities reminded the public to report any shark sightings near Tasmanian beaches to police.

Restaurant Of The Week

Belvedere is a modern Tasmanian dining destination where history and paddock-to-plate meet.

Housed in an Art Deco landmark once home to a beloved dance hall, it now celebrates the island’s best produce – from Cape Grim Beef and Atlantic Salmon to artisan cheeses and local wines.

With striking interiors, a roaring fire, and menus that shift seamlessly from breakfast to dinner, Belvedere is the perfect spot to savour authentic Tasmanian flavours while soaking up rich heritage.

Motorists Ignoring Speed Camera Warnings

Tasmania’s new Bridgewater Bridge speed cameras issued 246 fines worth $41,410 in their first week of operation.

Authorities reported a 70% drop in speeding incidents compared to the testing period, which previously recorded 800 offences weekly.

Most drivers were caught less than 15km/h over the 80km/h limit, though four were detected at more than 30km/h over.

The worst offender was clocked at 135km/h.

Officials warned that repeat offenders risk multiple fines and licence loss.

Kangaroos Say Goodbye To Hobart

North Melbourne star Harry Sheezel equalled the AFL’s all-time disposal record with 54 touches in the Kangaroos’ 48-point win over Richmond at Hobart’s Ninja Stadium.

The 20-year-old matched Tom Mitchell’s 2018 mark while also kicking two goals, surpassing North Melbourne’s club record of 44 disposals in the process.

The victory capped the Roos’ 13-year stint in Tasmania, with 11,176 fans attending the farewell fixture.

From 2026, the club will shift two games back to Marvel Stadium for Melbourne supporters.

Claremont Flower Show 2025

The Claremont Flower Show Group is delighted to announce that the 2025, 40th Anniversary (Ruby) Spring Show will be held at the Claremont Memorial Hall, corner of Bilton Street & Main Road, Claremont on Saturday 6th September & Sunday, September 7th 2025.

This year’s show will feature high-quality displays by the Hobart, Glenorchy, Claremont, Derwent Valley together with Brighton & Surrounds Garden Clubs.

There will also be an excellent display of Camellias, Floral Art & Daffodils, along with Pot Plants and Cut Flowers - all contributing to a remarkable community event.

Events For The Week

Tuesday 19th

🎨 Art & Crafts Group | 10:00AM

Location: Harmony on High Street Gallery, 116 High St, Campbell Town
Description: Bring your own activity to do. Whether it be painting a picture, crocheting a blanket, colouring in, knitting, tending to your hobby, or anything you would like to do. You can just show up. New people are welcome. There is no charge.

❓️ Supernatural Trivia | 7:30PM

Location: 112 Liverpool St, Hobart
Description: Know your demons? Your hunters? Your lore? This one's for the Supernatural faithful. Salt, silver, devils' traps, and pie - test your knowledge from Azazel to the Empty.

Location: Theatre Royal Hobart
Description: A woman. A man. A girl. Over the course of a single day these three voices from one family intertwine to tell a story of isolation in regional Australia. Moments missed, dreams not shared and the tragedy of the everyday course through this powerful and redemptive tale about the need to connect.

Wednesday 20th

Location: Brooker Ave, Hobart
Description: The tour will include an overview of the building’s history and key features, the restoration process and how the spaces will be supporting the community into the future.

🔬 From Fact To Fiction | 6:00PM

Location: Hobart Brewing Co
Description: Join us for a screening of sci-fi cult classic Total Recall (1990), followed by a live panel discussion with STEMM experts exploring the science behind memory, identity, neurotechnology, and how it connects to research happening right here in Tasmania!

Thursday 21st

🎼 Obscura Electronica | 6:00PM

Location: Odeon Theatre Hobart
Description: Our world is no longer physical. So why should our music be? Obscura Electronica blurs the lines between acoustic and electronic – between physical and virtual sound worlds. Our captivating soloist will stand before the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra to play her violin.

👨‍🎤 The UK Rod Stewart Show | 7:30PM

Location: Theatre Royal Hobart
Description: The UK Rod Stewart Show brings to the stage a vocalist direct from the UK, just like the legend himself, and is the very epitome of the real deal - complete with powerful, raspy vocals and feathery, frosted mullet.

Friday 22nd

🌠 Sidewalk Astronomy | 5:30PM

Location: Mawson Place, 3 Argyle St, Hobart
Description: As constellations such as Scorpius and Sagittarius rise in the eastern sky during the course of the evening, we may be able to view open star and globular clusters and the Lagoon Nebula.

Location: Fullers Bookshop 131 Collins St Hobart
Description: Fullers is very excited to be hosting this incredible interactive author conversation, ‘Menopause is not a Use-By Date’, which has been met with resounding success.

🚀 The Accidental Astronauts | 7:00PM (Showing Until 30 Aug)

Location: Sorell Memorial Hall, 47 Cole Street
Description: When a routine training exercise ends with a real-life blastoff, a clueless crew of wannabe astronauts find themselves hurtling toward Mars completely by mistake. Their only guide? Holly, an android with delusions of humanity and absolutely no sense of direction.