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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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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.

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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.

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‘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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Natalia with dad Brodey Coleman and brother Bentley 6. Natalia Coleman 9 will cut off her hair that she has been growing for over a year to donate to make wigs for children undergoing cancer treatment. Picture: Nikki Davis-Jones

Army of support rallying behind inspiring youngster’s big chop

This Glenorchy 9-year-old has been growing out her hair for 2 years and is ready to make a difference by chopping her long locks. Find out what inspired Natalia’s brave efforts.

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Trisha Agrawal as Agent Cod, Riley McPherson as Agent Dollar, Liam Harvey as Agent Branton, Finn Hatton as Carl Hanratty. Rosny College production of Catch Me If You Can. Picture: Nikki Davis-Jones

Students take the lead in college musical: Catch Me If You Can

The next generation of theatre stars have been given full control of Rosny College’s musical. Find out how preparations are going as opening night edges closer.

Tasmania

Must keep up fight, now more than ever: Emerging muso

Speaking at an emotional Reconciliation Week breakfast, emerging Palawa musician said last year’s referendum results was not the end of the fight for Aboriginal people — but the beginning.

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