Tassie Market Watch – July 2026

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.

The Woman Booker Prize Club is a local Hobart book club. Here they share their thoughts on books by Tasmanian authors, set in Tasmania, or about Tassie topics. Over to the club!

Zodiac Check-In: Your Monthly Astro Update- June 2026

The Woman Booker Prize Club is a local Hobart book club. Here they share their thoughts on books by Tasmanian authors, set in Tasmania, or about Tassie topics. Over to the club!

The Real Estate Institute of Tasmania (REIT) recently released their December 2025 quarterly update which also meant the 2025 annual data was complete.

The University of Tasmania’s Hobart city campus has been shortlisted in the Australian Interior Design Awards 2026 for ‘The Forest’ project, designed by Woods Bagot.

The Woman Booker Prize Club is a local Hobart book club. Here they share their thoughts on books by Tasmanian authors, set in Tasmania, or about Tassie topics. Over to the club!

This is a little twist on regular pumpkin soup, perfect when you want a smooth, but hearty, soup on a cool day. High in fibre, chilli oil or herbs will elevate the experience.

Zodiac Check-in: Your Monthly Astro Update- May 2026

Pétanque in its present form was invented in 1907 in the town of La Ciotat near Marseilles by a French jeu provençal player named Jules Lenoir, whose rheumatism prevented him from running before he threw the ball

The future of architecturally significant Dorney House, in Sandy Bay, may lie in the hands of Hobart’s most creative.

There is something quietly radical about carving out a corner of your home and declaring it off-limits to screens. No notifications, no scrolling, no back­ground noise – just a good chair, decent light, and a book. The reading nook, long relegated to the pages of interiors magazines as a lovely-but-unlikely aspiration, is having a serious moment. And as we head into the cooler months, maybe it’s time to get yours happening.

Zodiac Check-In: Your Monthly Astro Update- April 2026

The Woman Booker Prize Club is a local Hobart book club. Here they share their thoughts on books by Tasmanian authors, set in Tasmania, or about Tassie topics. Over to the club!

Is there a change afoot in Laun­ceston’s CBD?

Zodiac Check-In: Your Monthly Astro Update- March 2026

The Woman Booker Prize Club is a local Hobart book club. Here they share their thoughts on books by Tasmanian authors, set in Tasmania, or about Tassie topics. Over to the club!

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.

Tassie Market Watch- February 2026

Wellness is no longer a luxury – it’s becoming an essential part of how Australians design their homes. Homeowners are transforming corners, rooms, and entire wings into spaces dedicated to physical and emotional wellbeing, reflecting a lifestyle that values both activity and calm.

Zodiac Check-In: Your Monthly Astro Update- February 2026

The Woman Booker Prize Club is a local Hobart book club. Here they share their thoughts on books by Tasmanian authors, set in Tasmania, or about Tassie topics. Over to the club

Tassie Market Watch- January 2026

Turning your home interiors into a hotel-like retreat is about thoughtful touches, consistency and restraint. The great hotels of the world create a sense of calm and cohesion the moment you step inside – with a few considered changes, you can bring that same feeling home.

Zodiac Check-In: Your Monthly Astro Update- January 2026

The Woman Booker Prize Club is a local Hobart book club. Here they share their thoughts on books by Tasmanian authors, set in Tasmania, or about Tassie topics. Over to the club!

The spring selling season, when the residential market tradi­tionally kicks back into gear again, began in earnest.

Ah, working from home, or WFH if you’re in the know.

Zodiac Check-In: Your Monthly Astro Update – November 2025

The Woman Booker Prize Club is a local Hobart book club. Here they share their thoughts on books by Tasmanian authors, set in Tasmania, or about Tassie topics. Over to the club!

The Australian Pesticides and Veteri­nary Medicines Authority (APVMA) recently approved salmon producers’ use of Florfenicol, an antibiotic used to treat P. salmonis, a marine bacterium.

Tassie Market Watch – November 2025

Spring in Tasmania is an ideal time to paint your house – temperatures are mild, humidity is moderate, and moods are on the upswing. So, if you’ve been meaning to give your house a facelift, now is the time to get on it.

November begins with a steadying Full Moon in Taurus on the 5th, bringing emotional clarity and a need to ground. The New Moon in Scorpio on the 20th offers deep transformation and fresh emotional starts. Venus moves into Scorpio, intensifying connection and romance with emotional depth. Mars enters Sagittarius, boosting bold energy and a hunger for movement and meaning. Meanwhile, Mercury goes retrograde on the 9th and turns direct on the 29th, reminding us to rethink before we speak.

In a field near Ross, a warrior in leather armour wielding a foam sword faces off against a cloaked elf with a bow-and-arrow. No, you’re not hallucinating, it’s just a couple of friendly people playing LARP (Live Action Role-Play).

TASMANIA’S JUNE QUARTER INSIGHTS The recently released June quarter reports from the Real Estate Institute of Tasmania (REIT), the state’s peak real estate body, gives insights into the state’s property market during April, May, and June of this year.

With the warmer weather arriving, it’s the perfect time to encourage the kids to get outside. While there’s plenty of great public playgrounds around, there’s something special about creating a play space in your own backyard.

The Women Booker Prize Club is a local Hobart book club.

Zodiac Check-In: Your Monthly Astro Update- October 2025

I know how lucky I am to have been able to travel from time to time, and I don’t want to seem ungrateful. However, the older I get the more I acknowledge an inescapable drawback to long-haul voy­aging – the actual flight. If, like me, you’re condemned to sit in Economy.

September begins with a dreamy Full Moon and eclipse in Pisces, encouraging release, forgiveness, and a softening of the heart. Later in the month, a New Moon and eclipse in Virgo brings the opportuni­ty to reset routines and intentions.

The Woman Booker Prize Club is a local Hobart book club. Here they share their thoughts on books by Tasmanian authors, set in Tasmania, or about Tassie topics. Over to the club!

Do you remember what it was like to find ‘the one’? When you’d be walking through the quiet aisles of a library, surrounded by towering shelves housing hundreds of books, and there’d be a tingle of anticipation as you curiously searched for the perfect match.

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

The Woman Booker Prize Club is a local Hobart book club. Here they share their thoughts on books by Tasmanian authors, set in Tasmania, or about Tassie topics. Over to the club!

Like it or not, kids’ birthdays come around every year, and each time, there’s pressure to pull off something special. Ever catch yourself googling ‘kids’ party venues near me’? You’re not alone. Finding a spot that ticks all the boxes, keeps the kids entertained, and the parents happy, can be a lot. But don’t stress, we’ve got you. Here are some top spots around Tasmania that are perfect for kids’ parties. And hey, many of them work just as well for grown-up gatherings too, whether it’s a catch-up with mates or an office work party. Because adults can have fun too.

Be transported to another part of the world with these delicious and authentic Japanese street foods, combining Tasmanian ingredients with the culinary methods of Japan.

The Woman Booker Prize Club is a local Hobart book club. Here they share their thoughts on books by Tasmanian authors, set in Tasmania, or about Tassie topics. Over to the club!

Zodiac Check-In: Your Monthly Astro Update – Jul 2025

Rees Campbell, a fifth-generation Tasmanian, has transformed the way we appreciate Tasmania’s edible native plants and seaweeds through her books and community work.

Outside of fast food, it can be challenging finding restaurants or snacks options open late in Tasmania. Whether you’re a night owl, a hospo worker knocking off, or just caving to a late-night craving, we’ll help you track down the best spots for a late dinner in Hobart, Launceston, and beyond. 

Ever find yourself wondering, where’s a happy hour near me in Tasmania? We’ve rounded up the best happy hours in Hobart, Launceston, and around the island.

To celebrate the seventh anniversary of The Hobart / Launceston Magazine, we checked in with some of our past cover people to find out what they’ve been up to and which of the seven deadly sins speaks to them.

The Woman Booker Prize Club is a local Hobart book club. Here they share their thoughts on books by Tasmanian authors, set in Tasmania, or about Tassie topics. Over to the club!

Zodiac Check-in: Your Monthly Astro Update- May 2025

Winter is an ideal time to visit Tasmania’s historic sites, where the stories might just be as chilling as the night air. As you explore, it’s hard not to speculate about what life may have been like for the brave souls from days past, who faced the cold without heaters or puffer jackets. It’s a memorable way for young minds, and their grownups, to connect with the past while making the most of the Off Season magic.

Two of Hobart’s more affordable suburbs are predicted to be among the leaders in home value growth in the city in the next five years, and we could end up with 17 suburbs with a median house price topping $1million.

The Woman Booker Prize Club is a local Hobart book club. Here they share their thoughts on books by Tasmanian authors, set in Tasmania, or about Tassie topics. Over to the club!

Zodiac Check-In: Your Monthly Astro Update- June 2025

Tasmania has got a thing for cabins, especially in winter. Picture sipping wine by the crackling fire, curling up with a book in a cute reading nook, or hanging out with farm animals, all while taking in the fresh country air. Bet you’re booking that annual leave right now. Find your winter hideaway in these charming cabins, cottages, and farms this Off Season.

There’s having a stash of wine bottles, then there’s creating an entire space devoted to them. A wine cellar is the ultimate indulgence, the final boss move, for anyone who considers themselves a true oenophile. A place where your love of wine moves beyond the bottle and becomes part of your home, your own little cellar door.

Looking to refresh your home with new ideas? The rich cultural diversity of our planet offers an endless array of interior design styles. Join us as we take a journey around the world to discover which country will inspire your next project.

Zodiac Check-in: Your Monthly Astro Update- April 2025

The Woman Booker Prize Club is a local Hobart book club. Here they share their thoughts on books by Tasmanian authors, set in Tasmania, or about Tassie topics. Over to the club!

Coach Josh Wood is a Hobart fitness educator with more than 15 years of experience as a competitive powerlifter, combat sport athlete, wilderness and hiking guide, and a dad.

Based in the Huon Valley on a property with chickens, cows, sheep and kids, Madeleine Gasparinatos is the co-host of Avant Gardeners, a podcast combining her love of gardening, cocktails and great books.

Hobart Happenings in February 2025

Check out these awesome events going on around Hobart this month, or make a weekend of it and travel a little further afield.

A designer and maker of Tasmanian leather goods with an Italian influence, Ella “El” Jackson is the sole person behind her self-named label. She runs leather workshops and has an exciting new collection coming soon.

Ah, the dining table—the true heart of the dinner party. Eating, drinking, laughing, sharing stories. A lot of planning goes into a dinner party—let’s dive into how to create the perfect setup for your guests.

Going to the movies is fun. The latest action blockbusters, swooning rom-coms, and thought-provoking dramas are best enjoyed on the big screen with immersive sound. It’s an experi­ence that’s hard to beat. But the cinema experience isn’t always perfect. Long queues, high prices, and noisy people with bright phones can sometimes ruin the magic, as well as wanting to hibernate once Tassie’s cooler months hit.

He sits there, engrossed in what he’s doing. He’s trying to figure out how to balance the objects he has before him and stack them high towards the ceiling. I predict that in about 10 seconds, he’s going to be disappointed because what he’s attempting to do won’t work. His spatial awareness at three years of age isn’t sophisticated, so I find myself saying, “Here, I’ll show you.” But my son wants to do it all by himself. “No, mum, not like that,” he asserts. I’m anticipating the structure to collapse but to my surprise, it doesn’t. He does it his way and it works.

The Woman Booker Prize Club is a local Hobart book club. Here they share their thoughts on books by Tasmanian authors, set in Tasmania, or about Tassie topics. Over to the club!

Honey Badger is one of the very few dessert places that stays open at night in Hobart.

It came from the depths…

February starts with a focus on strengthening friend­ships and nurturing your dreams. The Full Moon in Leo on the 12th lights up your creative side.

Let’s talk about tennis. I don’t mean Lawn Tennis, the one we all know with the green felt balls, loud grunts, and a focus on power and speed. That form of tennis emerged in 19th century England, but there’s a far older version. It’s the one in which all other racquet sports derive. It’s Real Tennis, and Hobart is one of its most  significant hubs.

This writer and his brother wanted to plan something special for our Dad’s 60th  birthday.

“Words, words, words,” as Shakespeare’s  stressed-out Hamlet muttered once in  response to annoying questioning. But it  is words that allow us to communicate  most effectively. They can be lyrical  and beautifully descriptive, they can be  straightforward and to the point or gently  revelatory, or they can obfuscate and hide  what we really think. Sometimes words  expressing exactly what we mean or want  to describe don’t seem to even exist. In  these cases, we can try borrowing from  another language. Or alternatively, we  can make up a new word or expression  to represent it, or adapt an existing one  to add a new meaning. And if these new  words or expressions are pounced upon  and repeated by enough people (these  days especially online), they may be  collected by dictionaries to record for  prosperity.

Zodiac Check-in: Your Monthly Astro Update- January 2025

The Woman Booker Prize Club is a local Hobart book club. Here they share their thoughts on books by Tasmanian authors, set in Tasmania, or about Tassie topics. Over to the club!

Ah, the swimming pool: a serene oasis, an artificial marvel. As with anything to do with the home, pools have trends that ebb and flow. Let’s go through what’s hot this summer.

Now summer’s here, it’s time to say goodbye to lounging inside. From luxe to less, from wood to metal, here’s the outdoor furniture pieces to keep an eye on this summer.

The Woman Booker Prize Club is a local Hobart book club. Here they share their thoughts on books by Tasmanian authors, set in Tasmania, or about Tassie topics. Over to the club!

Zodiac Check-In: Your Monthly Astro Update- October 2024

Did you know the video game industry makes more money than the music and movie industries combined? For a long time, the game development scene in Tasmania has been relatively small.

The Woman Booker Prize Club is a local Hobart book club. Here they share their thoughts on books by Tasmanian authors, set in Tasmania, or about Tassie topics. Over to the club!

Zodiac Check-in: Your Monthly Astro Update- Nov 2024

Fighting for the Australian super light­weight title on 14 September, Rokeby boxer Beau Woods has eyes only for gold. Now based on the Gold Coast, the emerging fighter feels that life experi­ences, both in and out of the ring have him primed to become Tasmania’s newest champion.

The Woman Booker Prize Club is a local Hobart book club. Here they share their thoughts on books by Tasmanian authors, set in Tasmania, or about Tassie topics. Over to the club!

The premise of Last Summer feels ripped out of a clickbait news headline: a lawyer who defends survivors of sexual abuse initiates an affair with her teenage stepson. But don’t let that description set the wrong expectations.

Zodiac Check-In: Your Monthly Astro Update for Sep 2024

The Woman Booker Prize Club is a local Hobart book club. Here they share their thoughts on books by Tasmanian authors, set in Tasmania, or about Tassie topics.

The upcoming film, Ancestry Road, was shot across 17 days in Oatlands and the surrounding Midlands. We spoke with Melbourne-based director and writer Glenn Triggs about making the film in Tassie.

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

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