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Elise Kaine is a general reporter in NCAs national cadet program. Elise has a masters degree in International Relations and recently relocated to NSW from her home state of Tasmania.

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Elderly charity volunteer drowned after fall at familiar walking trail

An elderly man used to walk to the park near his home at all times of the day and night until his death in 2023. Here’s what the coroner had to say about the park where he died.

Tasmania

Cumulus Studio Director Peter Walker with Sports and Events Minister Nic Street at the Stadium plan announcement at Macquarie Point. Picture: Linda Higginson

‘Game changer’: How new stadium will cater for cricket and more

The lead architects for the Macquarie Point stadium have addressed concerns that the new AFL stadium will have on cricket and more. Here’s when more designs will be released.

Tasmania

Thieves have stolen 15 memorial bronze plaques at New Norfolk.

‘Extremely disappointing’: Council shoulders $7k vandalism bill

Police are investigating more than a dozen missing historical bronze plaques that could cost ratepayers $7000 to replace.

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Dave Abrey of Brisbane, Sabrina Carter of Launceston, Glen Harvey of Sydney who became friends after meeting on the beach during the solstice swim one year and now meet up each year to do the swim together. Dark Mofo Nude Solstice Swim 2024 at Long Beach Sandy Bay. Picture: Nikki Davis-Jones

Swimmers go starkers in cheeky dip

For three friends who met at the Nude Solstice Swim, the cheeky dip has become a yearly tradition. Find out why they love it. WARNING NUDITY.

Tasmania

Whale captured by Pennicott Wilderness Cruise Tasman Island Cruises skipper Tim Cunningham.

Whale hello there — giants of the sea wave to Tassie tour groups

Whales were once a rare sight off the Tasmanian coast, but now there’s so many ‘you can even smell their breath’ at times. Here’s why that’s the case.

Tasmania

‘Served pureed food’ for Christmas: Elder abuse march

“On Christmas Day they served him pureed food”: A rally in Hobart placed the spotlight on elder abuse ahead of World Elder Abuse Day. Read the shocking statistics.

Tasmania

Fresh hope in hunt for Tassie Tiger

The Tasmanian tiger has been a mystery for decades and now a new documentary explores the most credible eyewitness accounts.

Tasmania

Howrah Primary School students will lead other students in a 24 minute walk - a smaller version of the Cancer Council's Relay for Life, Lucy Ahmed- Zeki 11, Florence Verdouw 10, Arabella McNees 11, Zoe Tyrrell 11 and Zoe Hanlon 11. Picture: Chris Kidd

Howrah primary displays purple power in fight against cancer

The first official 24-minute Relay for Life went off without a hitch at Howrah Primary School. Find out why this 11-year-old and her friends organised the event.

Tasmania

Tassie’s West Coast set to star again in new feature film

A funding boost to get five Tasmanian film projects “pitch ready” has been announced opening the door for a new feature starring Tasmania’s wild West Coast.

Tasmania

The RACT In collaboration with the Animal Rescue Cooperative will donate 100 animal rescue kits to Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary. RACT communications manager Ben Hansen and Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary director Greg Irons with Bingo a 7 month old rescued wombat. Picture: Chris Kidd

Protect wombats like Bingo from being orphaned

More than 500000 animals are killed on Tasmania’s roads every year. Find out how RACT is teaming up with Bonorong to try and combat the crisis.

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