Do you love a good dinner party? Well actor and teacher Ivano does too, and he’s welcoming diners into his North Hobart home each month, transformed into Scarpetta.

Bits and Pieces – August 2026

The Glenorchy War Memorial Pool is on track to reopen on 1 October

Users of the Hobart Rivulet Track may have noticed the works to remove invasive crack willows along the rivulet banks.

This winter, the Love Launnie Shopping Passport invited locals to make purchases at 100 CBD retailers throughout May and June for a chance to win prizes.

Dragons Abreast Hobart, a club of breast cancer survivors turned Dragon Boat paddlers, is heading to Lac du Bourget, Annecy, France, to compete in a regatta alongside 4,500 paddlers from 36 countries.

Congrats to Dr Lisa Gershwin, founder of Glow Show Tasmania and former cover star of this mag, for winning the 2026 Tassie Tour Guide Award.

Pankind, the Australian Pancreatic Cancer Foundation, are sad to share that Chris Wedd passed away 20 July 2026 after a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

In Tassie’s far northwest every year, for one vibrant month, Circular Head bursts with creativity, history and com­munity spirit.

Tassie Market Watch – August 2026

New Governor Caroline Wells has symbolically accepted a replica of the historic Rajah Quilt at Government House on behalf of Tasmanians.

From feature tubs to brass taps and lush greenery, combining the latest trends and timeless styling tips will transform your bathroom into a bathing sanctuary worthy of a day spa.

For many people, changing careers midlife could feel like a leap into the unknown. For graduate paramedics Tanya Fitzpatrick, Kate Routley and Allison Pook, it has been life changing.

Glenorchy Art and Sculpture Park (GASP) is seven kilometres north of Hobart. There is ample parking in the Derwent Enter­tainment Centre carpark.

What’s On In Hobart – August 2026

Abraham Mezze Bar is a small vegetari­an mezze bar tucked in next to Jackman and McCross in New Town, run by sisters Maggie and Marion Abraham.

Mandy McIntyre, 52, from Hobart, received a life-saving heart transplant in 2025 after a sudden, unexplained heart condition saw her go from competitive runner to being placed on the transplant waiting list within weeks.

Our city has always been shaped by water, but its relationship with the sea doesn’t stop at the mouth of the Derwent.

The Tassie Book Club – August 2026

Senior Curator of the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery, Peter Hughes, has written a new book, Furnishing Van Diemen’s Land into the world; a colonial furniture history of lutruwita from 1803-1870, exploring the furniture and materials of that time.

Tasmania’s most outstanding new architecture has been revealed in the Australian Institute of Architects’ 2026 Tasmanian Architecture Awards. The 31 awarded projects represent the cutting edge in architectural innovation from the state’s sharpest design minds.

Creating a beautiful home doesn’t mean breaking the bank on every piece. If you don’t have serious cash to drop, the key to a well-designed interior is knowing where to invest your dollars and where to save – the ‘high-low’ approach. The principle is simple: spend on the bones of your room – the pieces you’ll use daily and that are difficult to replace – and save on the layers that add personality but can be easily swapped out.

Some properties are protected by what’s known as Conser­vation Covenants.

PropTrack’s June Home Price Index found that Hobart’s home prices went up by 0.55 percent, making it one of the top performers alongside Adelaide and Sydney.

South Hobart’s Richard and Jan Gould have privately purchased a former student accommodation that can house up to 10, and are turning it into low-rent housing for older women at risk of homelessness. It’s hoped to open in October.

Frederick Matthias Alexander is internationally known as the founder of the Alexander Technique.

Dive into the month ahead with practical star insights – your guide to navigating the cosmos this month.

Joshua Santospirito is a multimedia artist, musician, and comics author. He’s just released his third graphic novel, The Islands Where We Left Our Ancestors. It’s an autobiographical tale aimed at adults about his visit to the Aeolian Islands of Italy with his parents, where he sought out past connections and family roots. We chatted to him about his book and upcoming tour.

When I had two children in London, twenty-five years ago, I found looking after them easy. Loving and looking after my kids was straightforward. However loving and looking after my home was not. I had long been instructed to put my career first. So I did. Yet what to do with the mushrooming laundry by the bathroom door? And what if I actually liked cooking?

With the release of her new book, Good Life Growing, we caught up with garden guru Hannah Moloney to get her hot growing takes for the warmer months.

Local writer and entrepreneur Alice Hansen built The Pod at Lewisham, her love letter to Tasmania. It has been named as Australia’s most wishlisted property on Airbnb.