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LOCAL rock band Sound Barriers were the stars of the show last month when Hobart’s eighth Ability to Create exhibition shone a spotlight on the artistic pursuits of people living with a disability. FULL STORY ON PAGE 8
Hobart band Sound Barriers performing at the opening of the Ability to Create exhibition
AS housing issues continue to plague the Greater Hobart community, the City of Hobart has worked to raise community awareness of the situation during Homelessness Week 2022. Homelessness Week (1-7 August) helps highlight people experiencing homelessness, the issues they face, and the action needed to achieve enduring solutions. With more than
120,000 Tasmanians living below the poverty line, housing stress in Hobart is increasing thanks to factors including population growth, the rise of the sharing economy, and increased demand for student accommodation. Public buildings and landmarks across the state were illuminated purple all week to give visibility to this critical issue, including Franklin Square and the Hobart wharf area. CONTINUED ON PAGE 12
