Taste Of Summer, New Headspace Centre

Events For The Weekend

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David Rowe
August 01, 2025

Good Morning Hobart,

The forecast is looking clear for the weekend.

In today’s newsletter:

  • New Look Taste Of Summer Festival

  • Property Of The Week

  • New Headspace Centre

  • 122 Year-Old Message In A Bottle Discovered

  • New Speed Cameras Go Live

  • Events For The Weekend

New Look Taste Of Summer Festival

Hobart’s iconic Taste of Summer festival has revealed a vibrant new brand identity as it begins the 150-day countdown to its 2025 event.

Returning to the waterfront from December 27 to January 3, the eight-day celebration will showcase Tasmania’s top chefs, producers, and creatives.

Organisers are now calling for stallholders and performers, with tickets set to go on sale in late September.

Property Of The Week

Perched on the high side of a prestigious cul-de-sac, 37 Tahune Crescent offers panoramic beach and river views in one of Blackmans Bay’s most sought-after locations.

This stylish executive home features expansive dual living zones, a chef’s kitchen, and three spacious bedrooms, each with its own adjacent bathroom.

The luxurious main suite includes a double-vanity ensuite and corner bath.

Enjoy the scenery from the sun-drenched deck, easy-care gardens, and oversized garage, all just 25 minutes from Hobart CBD.

New Headspace Centre

A new headspace facility is set to open at 12 Cambridge Road, Bellerive, bringing vital youth mental health services to Hobart’s Eastern Shore.

The free centre will offer support for mental, physical, and sexual health, along with drug and alcohol counselling and job assistance.

Funded by the federal government and operated by EACH, it aims to make early intervention more accessible for young people in the region.

122 Year Old Message In A Bottle Discovered

A painter working at Cape Bruny Lighthouse has uncovered a hidden treasure: a message in a bottle dating back to 1903.

Sealed with bitumen and tucked into the lantern room wall, the note was penned by J.R. Meech, then Inspector of Lighthouses.

The letter detailed historic upgrades and named workers involved.

Experts from TMAG safely extracted and preserved the document, calling it a rare and thrilling find.

New Speed Cameras Go Live

From Today, speed cameras on the new Bridgewater Bridge will begin issuing fines after catching 800 speeding drivers per week during testing.

Authorities warn motorists to obey the 80km/h limit or face penalties up to $1,178.75 and six demerit points.

Repeat offences will result in multiple fines. The cameras can detect speeding in all lanes and directions, mirroring those on the Tasman Bridge.

Events For The Weekend

Friday 1st

🍺 World Beer Day @ Brewlab | 4:00PM

Location: 22 Gepp Parade, Derwent Park, Glenorchy
Description: Time to toast the froth gods — it's World Beer Day, and we're celebrating the only way we know how: with epic beers, live music, and good times all round.

Location: Odeon Theatre Hobart
Description: Iconic Sydney band The Preatures reunite for a 15-date tour to celebrate the 10th anniversary of their ground-breaking debut album, Blue Planet Eyes.

Saturday 2nd

Location: Hobart Town Hall
Description: Line dancing has plenty to offer: it improves memory, helps in overall fitness including balance, provides a friendly social environment, and lifts your spirits. But let's not forget the main thing - it's fun!

Location: Salamanca Market
Description: The Derwent Scottish Pipe Band is a Hobart-based Band, formed in January 1952. Since its inception, the Derwent Scottish Pipe Band has maintained a relatively high profile on the entertainment scene in and around the city of Hobart.

🌭 Strada Food Truck Pop Up | 12:00PM

Location: JMC Automotive Group, Main Rd Hobart
Description: Derwent Park Pop Up at Jackson Motor Company Saturday lunch - Strada Food Truck 🍴🚐 from 12 pm until 2 pm/or sold out We offer vegan 🌱 vegetarian 💚 & gluten free options at no extra charge. All welcome 🤗.

😻CatVideoFest 2025 | 4:15PM

Location: 375 Elizabeth St , North Hobart
Description: CatVideoFest is a compilation of the latest & best cat videos culled from countless hours of unique submissions, sourced animations, music videos, & internet powerhouses.

🎞️ Ladies Night - Movie Night | 5:30PM

Location: 180 Elizabeth Street, Hobart
Description: $10 for fabulous food, fabulous friends and a fabulous movie! We will be watching Barbie! We’d love you to come and invite any of your friends and family for a casual fun catch-up.

Sunday 3rd

Location: Wrest Point Casino And Hotel
Description: Family fun event with free children’s activities including Laser Tag, Kombi Krew silent disco, Active Children Tas outdoor fun, Face painting, bubbles, balloons and more!

Location: Dymocks Hobart
Description: Join us for afternoon tea with Meg Bignell, discussing her hilarious new novel The Good Losers. Callie March is fascinated by human absurdity, including the habits of the upper class. So when she pushes her screen-addicted teenage son to join a local rowing club…

Location: Peacocok Theatre, Salamanca Arts Centre
Description: Get ready to experience an electrifying evening of music and entertainment with Blues and Burlesque Beats, featuring live music from Sam & the 78s!

🎙️ Groove - Open Mic Band Jam | 7:30PM

Location: 101 Harrington St, Hobart
Description: Our talented house band will kick off the night with some groovy tunes, and then it's open mic time. So if you've been itching to show off your skills or try out some new material, now's your chance.