City’s support for climate action Published on 20 September 2019 Hobart Lord Mayor Anna Reynolds has thrown her support behind thousands of Hobartians who are participating in today’s climate strike action.  Cr Reynolds said Hobart was one of many cities worldwide that had resolved to declare a climate emergency.   “Recent modelling shows that Hobart faces the threat of more frequent bushfires, longer heatwaves, heavier rainfall, sea level rise and storm-tide events as a result of climate change,” she said.   “As a city, we are working to reduce our impact on the climate. But we are very keen to see strong and genuine leadership from our federal government.   “Today’s protests demonstrate the importance of climate action to our community, as well as those across Australia and the world.”   Cr Reynolds said the City of Hobart had been taking action on emissions for many years.   “We are proud of what has been achieved during the past 20 years to reduce the City’s greenhouse gas emissions, energy consumption and waste.

Traffic disruptions expected - Salamanca Place - Friday 20 September Published on 19 September 2019 Tasmania Police has advised that there will be disruptions to traffic at Salamanca Place and in the …

After-dark hospitality accounts for almost 14 per cent of Hobart’s employment, according to industry research released last week.

The City of Hobart’s Community, Culture and Events Committee has voted in favour of boosting public art capabilities in the city.

#Pinkbox combats period poverty Published on 12 September 2019 Free sanitary products are now available in a central Hobart location to help combat period poverty.

News and outcomes from the 9 September meeting of Hobart City Council.

The City of Hobart’s Connected Hobart Framework and associated action plan will guide the implementation of smart technologies and initiatives in the city across the next decade.

Temporary closure of Brooker Avenue Published on 06 September 2019 The all-abilities pedestrian and bicycle bridge spanning Brooker Avenue, between Bathurst Street and the Queens Domain, is close to c…

Plan to protect Hobart’s diverse bushland biology Published on 07 September 2019 HOBART’S biodiversity “hot spots” have been mapped in a plan that highlights the importance of the city’s bushlands in …