Local People: Rachel Kelly
For the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra’s principal tuba player, moving to Hobart has hit all the right notes.
For the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra’s principal tuba player, moving to Hobart has hit all the right notes.
After winning the NBL championship with the JackJumpers, basketballer Will Magnay competed at the Paris Olympics with the Australian Boomers, playing against the best in the world.
The warm, pink Balinese sky was the backdrop for lotus flowers that were gently floating in the poolside bar. No phones, emails, or kids, everything was perfect and here on retreat, the couple felt deeply connected.
I’d seen these flatbreads consistently in my social media feed for months, everyone from top chefs to parenting influencers raving about them. I finally made them and now understand the fuss – quick, cheap and tasty. Pack them with salad, enjoy with slow cooked lamb, or serve hot with hommus.
The hand reel fishing line was being tugged and my oldest son’s face lit up, it was possibly going to be his first catch. Despite the odds.
What do we do when darkness falls? We reach for the light. On Tasmania’s east coast, that instinct has evolved beyond the usual winter rituals into a light-inspired festival. Every night between 27 June and 25 July, the beach town of Bicheno turns the Off Season lights on with Bicheno Beams (bichenobeams.com). Night after night, music pulses as powerful light beams slice into the sky, transforming the coastline. Even better, this family-friendly light show is completely free. Simply rug up at the Bicheno Lions Park on the seafront and let a friendly volunteer guide you to the best spot to take in the illuminated skyscape. Stay a second night and you’ll catch the alternating show.
Take a look inside this family home that was once part of networks of buildings used to communicate with ships more than 150 years ago.
What’s On In Hobart & Around The Island- May 2026
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