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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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Tu Vu porter, Tayla Harte guest experience agent, Laura Oakley housekeeping supervisor in one of the luxury rooms. The Tasman Hobart has been named among the top 50 hotels in the world, voted for by international experts from the hotel and travel industry. Picture: Nikki Davis-Jones

Secret behind award-winning hotel’s global recognition

A three-year-old luxury hotel in the heart of Hobart’s CBD has topped international rankings for hotel’s, announced overnight at an awards ceremony in London. Find out why >>

Tasmania

Cascade brewing manager Patrick Seaford and head of manufacturing Brendan Flanagan with new Cascade origins beer.Picture: Linda Higginson

Here’s why Cascade is charging a premium price for newest brew

The historic Hobart brewery is packing a punch with its newest brew, including a hefty retail price. Here’s why.

Tasmania

Time’s running out for Maugean skate: advocates

Enviro groups have hit back at the salmon industry after an oxygen study was hailed was proof the endangered Maugean skate can coexist with industrial fish farms.

Tasmania

Ben Harrison and Andrew Campbell riding along Collins Street. Picture: Hobart City Council.

Collins Street plan gets green light from council

The Hobart City Council has endorsed plans for new bike lanes and a reduced speed limit on a busy CBD street. Here’s what will be changing.

Tasmania

Adrian Granger from Kelly Civil Contracting with Mayor of Glenorchy Sue Hickey, Federal member for Clark Andrew Wilkie and Metro club president, Simon Land, surveying the works at Metro soccer club in Chigwell where building supplies have been stolen.Picture: Linda Higginson

Costly overnight guards only way to keep thieves away: contractor

Contractors have been getting serious about security after they claim thieves and vandals have targeted work sites. Here’s how it’s impacted 600 sports-loving kids.

Tasmania

AUSTRALIA - NewsWire Photos - General view editorial generic stock photo image of Australian cash money currency. Picture: NewsWire / Nicholas Eagar

Tasmanians overwhelmed with debt stress, report reveals

New research into Tasmanians’ relationships with money paints a sad picture of the future for renters, young people and communities.

Tasmania

Lovely weather for ducks: Waratah blanketed in snow on September 14 2024. Picture: Judi Hunter

Spring snow wonderland as Tasmania’s weather settles

Tasmania can expect more typical spring weather after a dusting of snow on Saturday night. The weather bureau says the system that battered the state has “well and truly moved away”.

Tasmania

Stock photo of shower scenes for water lead

Long steamy showers could be costing you big bucks

More than half of Tasmanians admit to taking longer showers than recommended. How changing this simple habit could save money during a cost-of-living crisis.

Tasmania

Tassie town punches above weight to win gold

Tasmania has claimed a podium finish in each category of the National Top Tourism Town Awards this year with one unlikely town taking home to top gong. Find out where >>

Tasmania

A large tree uprooted on Best Street, Devonport near Devonport High School. Picture taken on September 8 2024. Picture: Supplied

When Tasmanians can expect a change from wild weather

Tasmania’s battering start to spring could slowly be shifting but we’re not out of the woods yet. Here’s what the weather experts have to say.

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