Wintery Blast, Busy Friday Nights

Events For The Week

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David Rowe
July 15, 2025

Good Morning Hobart,

Hope you had a good weekend!

In today’s newsletter:

  • Cold Snap For Tasmania

  • Restaurant Of The Week

  • Busy Friday Nights

  • Billboard Gets The Nod

  • Dog Ban Lifted

  • Events For The Week

Cold Snap For Tasmania

Tasmania is in the grip of a winter cold snap, with snow falling as low as 500 metres across the state.

Heavy snowfall was reported in the Central Highlands, including Miena and Lake St Clair, with images showing a thick white blanket.

The Bureau of Meteorology says the snow line will gradually rise mid-week as the cold front shifts west.

The frosty conditions are set to continue, especially in elevated and western areas.

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Restaurant Of The Week

Omotenashi Hobart is an exclusive 10-seat kaiseki restaurant where Japanese tradition meets Tasmania’s pristine produce.

Tucked inside a Lexus showroom on Elizabeth Street, it offers a refined multi-course dining experience marked by seasonality, precision, and quiet hospitality.

At $312 per guest (including welcome sake and tea), it’s designed for those who value craftsmanship and elegance.

Dietary flexibility is limited, and private bookings for 8–10 guests are available on select evenings.

Busy Friday Nights

Hobart’s nightlife is booming, with a new report showing more than 200 new venues and a doubling in turnover over the past 15 years.

Friday nights are now the city’s busiest, and around 10% of the workforce is linked to the night-time economy—above the national average.

While the growth is celebrated, staffing remains a key challenge.

The City of Hobart plans to hold industry roundtables to support further development and innovation.

Billboard Gets The Nod

Clarence City Council has approved a controversial digital billboard on the Tasman Highway near the Tasman Bridge, despite safety concerns from planning officers and road authorities.

Located at Montagu Bay, the LED sign was backed by councillors in a split vote, with some citing low crash data and community funding benefits.

Opponents argued it could distract drivers in an already complex traffic zone.

The billboard will display static ads and operate from sunrise to 11pm.

Dog Ban Lifted

Clarence City Council has reversed a short-lived ban on dogs at Racecourse Flats’ Tangara Trail, following strong community backlash.

The ‘no dogs’ signs will be replaced with ‘dogs on leash, on track only’ signage.

The popular walking route had long been used by local dog owners, who were surprised by the sudden ban.

Councillors acknowledged confusion in the existing dog management policy and will now consult the public on broader rules.

Events For The Week

Tuesday 15th

🍣 Montz at Sush Track | 5:30PM

Location: Elizabeth Street Pier, 4 Franklin Whrf, Hobart
Description: Come and enjoy one of the best Sushi restaurants in Hobart with Montz's unique banjo world. Montz walks around and plays music for you.

Wednesday 16th

🎵 Karnivool | 6:15PM

Location: Odeon Theatre Hobart
Description: Five months in the making, the band are itching to hit the stage and air out the new material – so they’re taking their monstrous live show across the country in July.

❓️Trivia Night at Society | 6:30PM

Location: 26 Montpelier Rtt, Battery Point
Description: Join us for Wednesday night trivia, hosted by bar manager/ quiz enthusiast - Jasper. Free to play with a $100 bar tab to WIN!

Thursday 17th

🍷 Winter Wine Tasting | 4:30PM

Location: 65 Macquarie St, Hobart
Description: Winter Tasting at the Hope & Anchor Hotel There’s been some excitement around the traps about the newly released Coal River Valley wines from Caledon and they are our feature local producer this time. We are also looking at some high profile Mainland producers.

Location: Odeon Theatre Hobart
Description: Durgesh Thapa is not just a name, it’s a brand. Samir Shrestha, a powerhouse singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, is creating hits that speak to the heart, and The Goodboyz backing him live—you already know it’s gonna be lit!

Location: 17 Denison Street Kingston
Description: The sceptics book club is a fortnightly group for people wanting to discuss religion, faith, and belief from the outside. We invite people from all backgrounds and philosophical positions to read a book with us, and chat about it in community.

🎸 Jazz Jam at Pablo’s | 8:00PM

Location: 101 Harrington Street, Hobart
Description: Lead by our House band of Damien Kingston, Tom Robb and Hamish Houston. The boys are joined by local and travelling Jazz Musicians. We always welcome new players. So grab your instrument and come in and join the fun.

Friday 18th

🎨 Art From Trash | 6:00PM

Location: Salamanca Arts Centre
Description: One of the largest community exhibitions in Tasmania, Art From Trash explores every possible aspect of creative re-use, displaying an incredible range of talent from a range of artists from every walk of life.

🤣 Randy Feltface | 6:00PM

Location: Odeon Theatre Hobart
Description: The first banana appeared on earth 10,000 years ago. Randy Feltface believes humanity has been in a downward spiral ever since. The only logical solution is a brand-new hour of comedy from a felt-faced comedian with an axe to grind.

Location: Hobart Brewing Co - 16 Evans St
Description: After selling out shows around the world (Australia, UK and NZ) hit show Bad Mums is in Hobart for the first time - hosted by award winning comedian Nikki Justice!