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City of Hobart

Locality: City of Hobart

Phone: +61 3 6238 2711

Address: Town Hall, Macquarie St 7000 Hobart, TAS, Australia

Website: http://www.hobartcity.com.au

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25.01.2022 The Garage Sale Trail is rolling around again this November! Give new life to your unwanted clutter by hosting a sale; or find that interesting or unique item (at a bargain price!) that you've been searching for by shopping the sales. Most importantly, you'll be keeping useful items out of landfill! Seller registrations are now open. Visit garagesaletrail.com.au/hobartcity to register your garage sale.

25.01.2022 Creative call out We’re looking for quick, fast, and bite-sized delights of comedy to be screened at The Loop on Elizabeth Street. SKITfaced has a $1000 prize for the best film submitted and there are other prize categories including Best Ensemble, Best Solo, Best Youth and People’s Choice. Submissions close Sunday 11 October 2020.

24.01.2022 A hand-painted map of Battery Point by the late local artist Richard Bacon has been reproduced following water damage. The original artwork was in place for more than 40 years. Today, Mr Bacon's family was on hand as the new version - also featuring info about the artist - was officially unveiled.

23.01.2022 The hazard reduction burn at Ridgeway Park is set to go ahead today. While our crews will do their best to keep the smoke to a minimum, there is likely to be smoke in the surrounding area. The track will be closed for a few days after the burn for safety reasons. To learn more about our fire management program, visit hobartcity.com.au/BushfireManagement For info on how to prepare your home and your family for bushfire season, visit hobartcity.com.au/PrepareForBushfire

22.01.2022 There's just a few days left to have your say on the draft Sustainable Hobart Action Plan, which sets out actions to reduce our environmental footprint and create a more sustainable future. We've already put in place a range of initiatives to achieve this, including the installation of energy efficient lighting throughout the city. To view the draft Sustainable Hobart Action Plan and give your feedback, visit yoursay.hobartcity.com.au/sustainable-hobart

18.01.2022 Expressions of Interest are now open for the festive season Block Parties program! We're looking forward to hearing from businesses across the City of Hobart area with their ideas to activate local shopping precincts. We'll then help to make those ideas a reality with a Block Party event to boost the Christmas shopping fun. If you're a business owner, we invite you to get together with your neighbouring businesses to lodge an EoI before 14 October. Get the details at hobartcity.com.au/blockparty

17.01.2022 Thanks to the excellent work of our Bushland Infrastructure team, new signs have been installed across the Queens Domain to make it easier to find your way around. They include info for four-legged visitors and their humans, and full-colour maps are located at most entry points. We'll be rolling out similar new signage in other bushland reserves soon

16.01.2022 Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. To recognise this important day and what it stands for, the four Greater Hobart Mayors have joined together with one message, as One Voice: "In February 2000 the United Nations designated the 25th of November as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, inviting governments around the world to join together and raise public awareness about the ongoing impact that violence ...against women has on individuals, families and the community. "That is why we have joined together today, as the local governments of Greater Hobart, to raise as ONE VOICE, to say enough is enough; as Doing Nothing Does Harm. "Sixty-three women died in Australia in 2019 as a result of violence, that is more than one woman a week and this number has been consistent for nearly a decade, enough is enough. "We are calling on each and everyone one of you to Do Something about violence against women, as Doing Nothing Does Harm. "So what can you do? Just remember Our Watch’s three 'S's: Show disapproval, Support women and Speak up. "By doing the three 'S's you are showing that disrespect, sexism and violence against women have no place in our communities." Glenorchy City Council Kingborough Council Clarence City Council See more

16.01.2022 We've partnered with UTAS to establish City Talks - a series of forums designed to inspire ideas and innovative thinking for Hobart's future. The first City Talks forum will be an online event where panellists will address how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed our relationship to city streets and public places. All are welcome to tune in!

16.01.2022 Tonight, the fountain in Franklin Square will be lit in red in recognition of the national Red Alert Day initiative to support the Australian live events industry that has been so greatly impacted by COVID-19. A shout out goes to everyone involved in the events industry in Hobart and beyond. #wemakeeventsaus

15.01.2022 This year has been tough on small businesses, which have had to continually adapt to changing rules, requirements and business environments. If you've needed to change how you do business as a result of COVID-19, you could be eligible for assistance through our brand new quick-response grant program, which opens today. Find out more at hobartcity.com.au/news/businessgrants

15.01.2022 Do you have a location in Hobart where you'd like to see an edible playground? Have your say on this proposed program (and others!) by completing the survey on the draft Sustainable Hobart Action Plan at https://yoursay.hobartcity.com.au/sustainable-hobart Feedback is open until 25 September.

15.01.2022 City of Hobart has created a special drop off spot for charities to leave recyclable items at the McRobies Gully Waste Management Centre (the Tip). The specific area for charities, which is just before the weighbridge, is part of the City’s efforts to help charities reduce waste and minimise tip fees, and will be open to charities in late October. City of Hobart is also offering free advice and assistance to all local charities in recycling and sorting of material before bringing material to the tip.

13.01.2022 These are the people who are working hard to keep you safe from bushfire this summer. Our City of Hobart firefighters have been undergoing their annual training exercises to make sure they're ready for the bushfire season ahead. They will also be out in the next few weeks conducting controlled burns in strategic locations around the city. Find out more at hobartcity.com.au/bushfireteam

13.01.2022 Unfortunately, we've encountered some tech issues in trying the new livestream set-up from the Chamber. So we're reverting to the old-style audio stream for now (click below to access). Hopefully we'll get all the bugs out for the next meeting. Sorry for any inconvenience.

10.01.2022 **UPDATE - Network is now back online and meters are functioning** We’re having network issues with our parking meters including the EasyPark app. If you park your car during the outage, the fee will be waived. Time limits, etc still apply

09.01.2022 At last night's Council Meeting, the Sustainable Hobart Action Plan was endorsed by Council, with a key target for further reducing corporate greenhouse emissions by 20% by 2030. The Council also resolved to make parking free after 6pm in North Hobart's off-street carparks, with on-street parking in part of Elizabeth St will be charged at $1 for half an hour during peak times to free up spots for short stays. Lord Mayor Anna Reynolds and Deputy Lord Mayor Helen Burnet explain in the video below.

08.01.2022 Severe Weather Warning for DAMAGING WINDS For people in Upper Derwent Valley, South East and parts of Western, East Coast, Central Plateau and Midlands Forecast Districts. Issued at 6:17 am Monday, 14 September 2020.... DAMAGING WESTERLY WINDS DURING MONDAY Weather Situation: A strong westerly airstream across Tasmania will persist throughout Monday, then moderate on Tuesday morning. DAMAGING WESTERLY WINDS, averaging 50 to 60 km/h with isolated gusts of 90 to 100 km/h, are expected across parts of southern and central Tasmania during Monday. Locations which may be affected include Orford, New Norfolk, Bothwell, Hobart, Geeveston and Dover. The State Emergency Service advises that people should: * Supervise children closely. * Check that family and neighbours are aware of warnings. * Manage pets and livestock. * Secure outdoor items including furniture and play equipment. * Be prepared in case of power outages and report any outages to TasNetworks on 132 004. * Beware of damaged trees and power lines and take care when driving. * Listen to the ABC radio or check www.ses.tas.gov.au for further advice. * For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132500.

07.01.2022 This Friday, 18 September, make your way down to Midtown (Elizabeth Street between Melville & Warwick Streets) for the annual Park(ing) Day. This community led event is coordinated by the Tasmanian Young Planners and brought to life by the Midtown Traders. See parking spots transformed into pop-up parklets (think mini-movable parks). Come down for your morning coffee or come and eat your lunch, play games and talk with friends. 8 am to 8 pm - it is predicted to be a beautiful sunny day too

07.01.2022 Who's joining us at Battery Point for the very first Block Party this Saturday! Everyone is welcome. Come along, grab a bite to eat, enjoy the art, entertainment and parades and support local businesses!

06.01.2022 Are you a business owner or manager who would like some assistance with skills in grant writing? We have teamed up with the Department of State Growth to offer two grant writing information sessions targeted for businesses. Perfect timing for our upcoming business grant that launches at the end of this month! The free information session will provide advice around how to put your best foot forward in writing grants for all levels of government. For more information and to register, visit https://www.hobartcity.com.au//Grants-and-/Business-Grants

05.01.2022 The next full Council meeting is coming up tonight from 5pm and will be broadcast live on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/c/CityofHobart

04.01.2022 We have worked with the Rotary Club of Sandy Bay to deliver two new life rings along the promenade at Long Beach, near Sea Grass Restaurant. With summer around the corner, this new safety addition is great news for locals and visitors alike.

04.01.2022 SEVERE WEATHER WARNING for DAMAGING WINDS Issued at 11:46 am Thursday, 1 October 2020. Damaging northwesterly winds across eastern, southern and central Tasmania during Friday. Weather Situation:... A strong, northwesterly, airstream develops over Tasmania early Friday as a slow-moving cold front approaches from the west. Damaging northwesterly winds, averaging 50 to 60 km/h with peak gusts of around 90 of 100 km/h, are possible across parts of eastern, southern and central Tasmania during Friday. The damaging winds are expected to develop early Friday, prevail for most of the day, then ease Friday evening. Wind gusts in excess of 100 km/h are possible about high terrain. Locations which may be affected include St Helens, Swansea, New Norfolk, Hobart, Geeveston and Dover. The State Emergency Service advises that people should: * Supervise children closely. * Check that family and neighbours are aware of warnings. * Manage pets and livestock. * Secure outdoor items including furniture and play equipment. * Be prepared in case of power outages and report any outages to TasNetworks on 132 004. * Beware of damaged trees and power lines and take care when driving. * Listen to the ABC radio or check www.ses.tas.gov.au for further advice. * For emergency assistance contact the SES on 132500. For latest warnings and advice see bom.gov.au/tas/warnings

04.01.2022 Hobart's looking pretty good when it comes to kerbside recycling. But there's one thing that's still causing a few problems - the dreaded plastic bag! If you put your recyclables into a plastic bag, you run the risk of undoing all of your good work by having it all end up in landfill. Plastic bags and other soft plastics can get stuck in the machinery at the sorting facility and can cause all sorts of problems in the sorting process. Even putting items into boxes can caus...e issues. So leave your recyclables to tumble free in your recycling bin! Learn more about waste and recycling at hobartcity.com.au/recyclingandrubbish #WasteWednesday