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Elise was born and raised on the North West Coast of Tasmania. She joins the Mercury after a year in NCAs national cadet program where she wrote for The Australian, news.com.au and the Sunday Telegraph and Daily Telegraph. Elise has a masters in international relations and loves writing at the intersection of Tasmanian news and global politics.

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Elise Kaine

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Tasmania

Tourism industry preparing for life after pioneers like Pennicott

Bruny Island tourism pioneer Robert Pennicott is a self-described ‘dinosaur’ still in the game, and he’s keen to unleash the next generation of leaders.

Tasmania

River Davies will play the title role in the upcoming production of Stuart Little at the Playhouse Theatre. The Playhouse Theatre built in 1864 is currently having significant renovations undertaken to preserve and enhance the historic building with one donor pledging to match donations up to $5,000 until the end of June 2025. Actor River Davies will be in the picture ahead of the season of Stuart Little by Hobart Repertory Theatre Society from April 9th to 19th at the Playhouse Theatre.

Lights, camera, action for historic theatre upgrades

Hobart’s Playhouse Theatre has spread the love, hosting countless shows in its 160-year history. Now, upgrades have prepared it up for the next generations of thespians.

Tasmania

MLC Meg Webb wants stadium deal renegotiated

‘Expensive white elephant’: Stadium deal needs renegotiating, MLC says

Independent MLC Meg Webb is demanding that the state government ‘stands up for Tasmania’s best interest’ to renegotiate the stadium deal. Here’s how.

Tasmania

Sir David Attenborough receives the Australian Museums highest honour, Lifetime Patron, and had a new genus named after him, at a special event marking the start of the AMs 190th anniversary year. Sir David was awarded Lifetime Patron in recognition of his lifetimes work in the fields of natural science and conservation. The Australian Museum (AM) also named its newly discovered genus after him, the Attenborougharion rubicundus a snail 35-45 mm long, found only in Tasmania. Picture: Australian Museum

Why ‘pretty’ Tasmanian semi-slug is named after David Attenborough

“The irony of this is of course Sir David is not on email, he only uses snail mail”: The iconic voice of conservation David Attenborough’s link with Tasmania grows.

Tasmania

‘I’m not my mother … I’m far more diplomatic’: Pauline Hanson’s daughter

With a ‘polarising’ political figure as a mother, Tasmania’s One Nation senate hopeful never planned to enter politics but now feels compelled to do so.

Tasmania

hobart mayors election priorities display

Ferries, UTAS, and the bridge: Mayors outline election priorities

The four Greater Hobart mayors have joined forces to put their top priorities for the city in the spotlight. See what they will be asking of the next federal government.

Tasmania

New Bruny Island ferry Nairana. Picture: Nikki Davis-Jones

Bruny Island ferry’s future in limbo after SeaLink shifts focus

The company behind the Bruny Island passenger ferry, SeaLink, has indicated a change in focus. Here’s what it means for Tasmanians.

Tasmania

Tasmania punches above its weight in tech

“There’s not a government agency, private entity or business that’s of scale in Tasmania that we’re not involved with in some way”: Tech giants will converge in Hobart for TasICT Tech Fest.

Tasmania

Anti-salmon snap Rally against EPBC law changes for industry on March 20 2025. Picture: Elise Kaine

Salmon giant’s certification revoked by RSPCA

Two weeks after revoking its certification for a salmon giant’s products, the RSPCA has stood firm on their removal. Why community groups are now concerned about new federal law changes.

Tasmania

Is this the world’s loneliest echidna?

Echidnas hadn’t been seen on this remote Tasmanian island since a devastating wildfire ripped through more than a decade ago. Now rangers celebrating a monumental win are hoping for more.

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