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Locality: City of Hobart

Phone: +61 3 6238 2711

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

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25.01.2022 Argyle Street Car Park Lift Works The lifts at the Argyle Street car park are being upgraded for an improved and faster service. The current lifts are old, tired, and slow, and the upgrades will take six months to complete. We aim to limit inconvenience as much as possible and so we will be upgrading one lift at a time. ... Due to only one lift operating and with consideration to COVID safety requirements, there will be delays for lift users. Alternative access to the car park include various stairways (if able) or the nearby Wellington Centre lifts. We apologise for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience while we carry out these essential works. For more information visit: https://www.hobartcity.com.au//Argyle-Street-Car-Park-Lift

25.01.2022 Electric vehicles can now power-up quickly in the heart of the city, after City of Hobart installed a fast-charge station at the Dunn Place carpark. Drivers can pay to use the new fast 50kW DC charging station via the EasyPark app. The station can fully charge a standard electric car battery in about 30 minutes. City of Hobart installed the new fast-charge station with the help of a $50,000 ChargeSmart Grant from the Tasmanian Government. Electric vehicle infrastructure is part of both the City of Hobart’s Connected Hobart and draft Sustainable Hobart action plans to create a more sustainable future for our city.

24.01.2022 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.

22.01.2022 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.

21.01.2022 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

20.01.2022 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.

19.01.2022 The next Block Party is coming up this Saturday at Midtown. Join local traders in Elizabeth St for an afternoon of food, fun and festivity! There will also be live music, dance performaces, kids' activities and the unveiling of the Community Christmas Tree featuring handmade knitted and crocheted squares.

19.01.2022 If you're planning a walk, run, ride or picnic in Wellington Park this weekend keep an eye out for our mountain ambassador Pip around the Springs and the summit. While she's helping visitors find the best tracks and trails to explore, Pip will also be seeking help to find an environmentally harmful, weedy invader - the orange hawkweed! Orange hawkweed is identifiable by its distinctive orange flowers and hairy stems and leaves. It closely resembles the common lawn weeds dande...lion and hawkbit, but is far more invasive. We need all eyes on the ground this summer to keep kunanyi/Mt Wellington's sensitive alpine environment safe from this aggressive little weed! If you spot a plant you think might be orange hawkweed in Wellington Park, please let Pip know or report it via our online form at hobartcity.com.au/ohw. Find out more about orange hawkweed at hobartcity.com.au/orangehawkweed

19.01.2022 With some warmer days ahead and a rising fire risk, TFS has put an embargo on fire permits for the next few days.

18.01.2022 Happy Antarctica Day! A day to celebrate the unique bond between the world's five official Antarctic Gateway Cities (including Hobart) and their connection to Antarctica. In case you've ever wondered what the stark icy landscape of the frozen continent would sound like in musical form, the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra has made this recording of Hobart composer Jabra Latham's Antarctic Triptych. #AntarcticaDay Antarctic Youth Coalition

17.01.2022 We're doing a hazard reduction burn today at Bicentennial Park, Mt Nelson. Our highly skilled fire crews will do their best to keep smoke impacts to a minimum but please be aware that there will be some smoke around. The burn is part of our bushfire management program to protect our city and its bushland habitats from destructive wildfire. Several walking tracks in the area will be closed for a few days following the burn for safety reasons. Find out how you can prepare your home and family for bushfire season at hobartcity.com.au/PrepareForBushfire.

17.01.2022 Next Tuesday (1 December) is Antarctica Day! As one of the five international Antarctic Gateway Cities, Hobart has a special connection to the frozen continent. We've been supporting our local Antarctic Youth Ambassador, Chloe, as she works with her counterparts in Christchurch, Cape Town, Ushuaia and Punta Arenas, to hold a special Antarctica Day online festival. Take part in a live discussion forum and quiz, watch the premiere of a short documentary made by the five Youth ...Ambassadors when the travelled to Antarctica early this year, and learn more about the continent and its global scientific importance. Find out more at https://antarctic-cities.org/ Antarctic Youth Coalition See more

16.01.2022 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

15.01.2022 Join global leader in heritage economics Donovan Rypkema and a panel of experts in this free online event as they discuss the value of Hobart’s heritage how reusing heritage buildings and protecting streetscapes is the smart way to develop. It's the second instalment of the City Talks initiative, which is a partnership between the City of Hobart and UTAS.

15.01.2022 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

14.01.2022 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.

14.01.2022 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

13.01.2022 Battery Point Block Party

13.01.2022 Kinetic Hobart, a unique festival platform will be officially launched next Thursday (3 Dec) to coincide with International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD). You can ‘Join the Movement’ by getting involved in virtual performances. Dance, sing, read a poem, juggle, share words about IDPwD and Kinetic Hobart, and take a photo or capture your performance on video. Even better if you do it as a business or community group. It’s a great way to support IDPwD 2020. Just upload... your performance to your preferred social media platform and use #KineticHobart. A Roving TV will also be calling into key busking sites within the CBD so keep an eye out. Staying Covid-safe but still connected, you can watch bands, dance troupes and groups as well as an Auslan comedian online! The performance event offers all ability artists the opportunity to perform and provides a platform for new and emerging artists to develop skills and increase their confidence to play to a public audience. The screening of the performances will be at The Loop from 3-10 December. The Kinetic Hobart events are an initiative of the City of Hobart in partnership with community organisations and individuals with disability. More info at hobartcity.com.au/KineticHobart

12.01.2022 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!

12.01.2022 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

12.01.2022 A Total Fire Ban has been declared for tomorrow (Monday). As a safety precaution, Wellington Park, Waterworks Reserve, Ridgeway Park, Knocklofty Reserve, Bicentennial Park and Upper Queens Domain will be closed to the public tomorrow. If you live in a bushfire risk area, review your Bushfire Survival Plan and action as required, and stay up-to-date with any further advice or warnings. For info on preparing for bushfire visit hobartcity.com.au/prepareforbushfire

11.01.2022 **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

11.01.2022 Getting into the Christmas shopping today? If you're heading into the city, keep an eye and ear out for the ExitLeft Choir around the CBD, and Hobart Old Time String Band at Mathers Lane. Plus, musical duo Tim and Scott will be playing at the Shipwright Arms Hotel throughout the day as part of the Battery Point Block Party. Tomorrow, you'll find the Army Band and the Thai Association of Tasmania in Elizabeth Mall, and a stilt-walking Christmas Tree making its way around the city to spread some cheer. Enjoy!

10.01.2022 This week is National Recycling Week! It also happens to be our FOGO service's 1st birthday Together, the household recycling and FOGO services are diverting more than 8000 tonnes of waste from landfill each year. We popped out to Lansdownne Crescent Primary School this week to see the great things they're doing with FOGO. From popping all of their food waste into classroom and playground FOGO bins, to using the end-result compost on their amazing kitchen garden! Big th...anks to Harper and Liam (pictured) for showing us around FOGO can take more than your regular household compost bin, including: and more! Compostable packaging, paper towels and tissues and even pet hair can go in. But please don't use plastic bags or even biodegradable ones unless they are certified compostable. Read more at hobartcity.com.au/FOGOanniversary #WasteWednesday #ZeroingInOnWaste

10.01.2022 SEVERE WEATHER WARNING for Damaging Winds Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning. Issued by BOM at 7:19 am Tuesday, 1 December 2020. Weather Situation: A strong cold front crosses Tasmania later today, with strong west to northwesterly winds following the front this evening. The winds tend more westerly early Wednesday and gradually ease during the morning.... Damaging west to northwesterly winds, averaging 60-70 km/h with peak gusts around 100 km/h, are expected to develop across the southern and western halves of Tasmania Tuesday evening, as well as parts of the northeast and Bass Strait islands. Damaging winds are likely to persist until Wednesday morning. Stronger gusts in excess of 120 km/h are possible across high terrain and exposed coastal locations. The strong winds tend west to southwesterly early Wednesday then gradually ease during the morning, with the damaging winds mostly contracting to the far south of Tasmania by around midday. Locations that may be affected include St Helens, Swansea, Strahan, New Norfolk, Hobart 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. See latest advice and warnings at bom.gov.au/tas/warnings

10.01.2022 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.

08.01.2022 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!

08.01.2022 A voucher program is set to be trialled this summer to help boost cafe and restaurant trade in Hobart . Lord Mayor Anna Reynolds and Economic Development and Communications Committee Chair Damon Thomas have provided an update on this and other decisions from last night's Council Meeting.

07.01.2022 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

07.01.2022 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

06.01.2022 Apologies if you've been having trouble getting hold of us by phone today. We're having some problems with our lines that are causing some incoming calls to fail. We hope to have it fixed soon. If you have a general enquiry or customer request you can always log it quickly and easily via our online form at hobartcity.com.au/contact-us

06.01.2022 This week we celebrate NAIDOC Week - an important week that recognises and celebrates the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. To celebrate, we're hosting a special presentation of award-winning documentary ‘In My Blood It Runs’ at The Loop. The film follows the inspirational story of 10-year-old Dujuan as he struggles with the pressures of living between two cultures in Alice Springs in the Northern Territory. The free screeni...ng event will also include short films by Tasmanian Aboriginal filmmakers and facilitated discussion in a relaxed outdoor cinema setting. To comply with COVID-19 requirements, numbers are limited and bookings are essential. Click the link to reserve your free ticket.

06.01.2022 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

05.01.2022 Battery Point Block Party is starting now at Waterloo Crescent. Program: 11.15 - 11.45am - Nativity performance including choir and live donkey! 12noon - Dog Parade ... 1 - 1.30pm - Nativity performance 2pm - Bike Parade Plus, check out the displays from local artists, children’s Christmas card making, fruit art and floral arrangement. Live music will be provided by the Jamsetters, with more live music at the Shipwright Arms. Pick up some yummy food and drinks from the surrounding businesses and bring to the site to enjoy in the festive atmosphere!

03.01.2022 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.

03.01.2022 The Community Christmas Carols program kicks off next weekend. To be Covid-safe, all in-person events are ticketed. More info at hobartcity.com.au/communitycarols.

03.01.2022 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.

03.01.2022 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

02.01.2022 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.

02.01.2022 ***Edit - McRobies Gully Waste Management Centre (the Tip) is now open to all vehicles. McRobies Gully Waste Management Centre (the Tip) is now closed to all light vehicles due to high winds. Heavy vehicles that have a self-releasing tail gate can still access the site. We apologise for the inconvenience.

02.01.2022 FIRE WEATHER WARNING for the Midlands, Upper Derwent Valley and South East forecast districts Issued at 10:27 am EDT on Sunday 10 January 2021. Weather Situation Hot to very hot conditions with low relative humidity and fresh and gusty winds are expected to develop tomorrow ahead of an approaching cold front.... For Monday 11 January: Severe Fire Danger is forecast for the following forecast districts: Upper Derwent Valley and South East Very High Fire Danger is forecast for the following forecast district: Midlands The Tasmania Fire Service advises you to: Action your Bushfire Survival Plan now. Monitor the fire and weather situation through your local radio station, www.fire.tas.gov.au and www.bom.gov.au. Call 000 (Triple Zero) in an emergency. For information on preparing for bushfires go to www.fire.tas.gov.au.

01.01.2022 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

01.01.2022 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.

01.01.2022 The next full Council meeting is coming up tonight from 5pm and will be broadcast live on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/c/CityofHobart