Wireless Tasmania News

New Hobart Retail CBD Website Launched!

Sat, 12 May 2012 01:37:00 +1000

The Hobart City Council and Hobart Chamber of Commerce have launched a new dedicated website about the retail heart of Hobart! One Hobart allows vistors and residents that ability to explore the myriad of shops and nooks and crannies that make the CBD a delight to explore! Did you know that there 495 speciality shops, 89 fashion stores and 78 cafes and restaurants to name a few....... Enjoy!

High Tech Pier Replacement for Waterfront Proposed

Thu, 19 Apr 2012 15:21:00 +1000

(image courtesy of The Mercury)

An exciting new proposal for a high tech floating pier and ferry terminal has been unvieled by prominent business operators in assocaition with a well known Hobart architect, to replace the well worn existing Brooke St Pier. The associated story from the The Mercury gives full details. The group will lodge a development application with Hobart City Council and public consultation will follow.

Art Forum Recommences

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 19:07:00 +1100

(Image Credit: Tricky Walsh)

The Tasmanian School of Art has recommenced their weekly Art Forum event, hosted by the School during the semester period giving students, staff and the public opportunity to hear noted artists, critics, theorists and curators from Australia and abroad speak about their area of professional practice. The Forum is held at The Dechaineux Lecture Theatre, Tasmanian School of Art, Hunter Street, and runs from 12.30pm to 1.30pm on Fridays, including time for questions. The Semsester 1 programme can be viewed here. Further details can be viewed at the Art Forum website.

Live Web Cams Around the Waterfront

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 11:20:00 +1100

Want to see what activity is going on around different parts of the waterfront? So far, cameras are located at Salamanca Place, Constitution Dock and Princes Wharf No 1 forecourt. In association with our project partners the Mercury and network operator Tasmanet, visitors now have the ability to watch live streaming vision. Over time we will be experimenting with locations, image and streaming quality on the wireless network infrastructure. Depending on the internet browser being used, visitors may have to install the Axis camera plug in, to enable the video stream in your browser.

Network Support Contact Details

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 10:32:00 +1100

If you experience Wi-Fi connectivity issues while using the Hobart Wireless Waterfront network, you can contact our project ISP partner TasmaNet Pty Ltd via its technical support help desk by calling Ph 1300 792 711. Telephone support hours for the Hobart Wireless Waterfront Help Desk are 7.00am to 9.00pm 7 days a week.

Wireless Waterfront Case Studies

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 19:37:00 +1000

One of the interesting aspects of the Hobart Wireless Waterfront project has been the opportunity for community groups and event organisers to access the fixed Wi-Fi infrastructure that is now in place around the Hobart waterfront. The ability and benefits for others to leverage off this community asset is exciting!

The TECC project team has worked with the organisers of the Taste Festival, MONA Festival, Australian Wooden Boat Festival, Melbourne to Hobart Yacht race, Beerfest and Cancer Council of Tasmania. The project team has put together 2 brief case studies so that others can see the benefits that were derived from organisations in having easy access to help enhance their activities on the waterfront. To learn more, please go to the Beerfest 2010 and Cancer Council of Tasmania case studies.

Macquarie Wharf No 2 Redevelopment!

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 23:55:00 +1000

(Image: ABC News: Fiona Blackwood)

HOBART cruise ship visits and Antarctic research were given a boost today with the announcement of the redevelopment of Macquarie Wharf Shed No. 2.Tasports will spend $7 millon dollars in redeveloping the building to support cruise ships and Antarctic research. Read the full story here.

ARTBIKES - Pedalling Art in Hobart!

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 14:30:00 +1000

ARTBIKES is a new, free bike-sharing service that offers a fun and environmentally sound transport option for people to cruise the art galleries and the waterfront of Hobart on state-of-the-art bikes.

Visitors and locals alike will be able to cycle their way around Hobart’s art precincts and galleries thanks to the service, which is being delivered by arts@wor k in partnership with the Hobart City Council, and with the assistance of the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG) and the RACT.

With a 15 strong fleet suitable for both male and female riders, ARTBIKES are available to borrow from two central locations within Hobart: Arts Tasmania at 146 Elizabeth Street and the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery at 40 Macquarie Street. So grab a bike, a helmet and a specially designed map and pedal your way around Hobart’s cultural hotspots.

ARTBIKES hubs have recently been installed at Arts Tasmania in Elizabeth Street, TMAG, the Plimsoll Gallery at UTAS in Hunter Street, Inflight Gallery at the corner of Goulburn and Molle Streets, CAST Gallery in Tasma Street and at Salamanca Place.

Cut from solid marine grade plate aluminium, the Bike Hubs are represented by highly engineered silhouetted figures in various poses. These special characters respond to the unique qualities and existing functions around the city by considering the movement of pedestrians. Designed by architect and urban designer, Ken Betlehem, these delightful figures have been imbued with a life of their own.

For further information on ARTBIKES, including the full bikeâ��borrowing terms and conditions visit arts@work

Take a Heritage Podcast stroll around the Waterfront

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 13:30:00 +1000

Listen to a heritage podcast tour of the waterfront, complied by Heritage Tasmania which takes about an hour and gives an overview of 9 places of interest, starting from the settlement of Hobart in 1804 and through the major phases of Hobart's waterfront development. You can download the podcast map and listen to the mp3. Enjoy!

Institute of Marine and Antarctic Studies Proceeds!

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 19:46:00 +1000

(image courtesy of The Mercury).

The proposed Institute of Marine and Antarctic Studies at Princes Wharf No. 2 has been approved. The way now is open for the development of a leading marine and Antarctic research centre, re-inforcing Hobart's credentials as the gateway to the Antarctic. Full details of the development can be read here.