It was late July when North Hobart community members gathered to farewell local grocery store owner Voula Delios, who was stabbed to death while working.
The bubbly 68-year-old grandmother who had played a pivotal role in her neighbourhood’s strengthening, was a fixture for both the Greek and Tasmanian communities alike.
Delios’ grocery store remains closed and covered to this day, as a testament of grief. Her family is still in shock, unable to pick up where Voula left off.
Since her death, local businesses are more determined to come together and build support networks even though past attempts at starting associations have not been successful.
However, this Tuesday marks a turning point for North Hobart with the formation of an official traders’ association, which will have a one-stop community website, the first of its kind for the state.
It’s focus will not only be to become a platform for people to voice their concerns, but to establish better communication with Tasmania Police as well as to promote their businesses to the world.
A series of North Hobart history walks began last week in an attempt to help the community move away from the Delios tragedy, share their memories and exchange ideas on future plans, while bringing out the area’s tantalising history.
