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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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Bruce Lehrmann and solicitor Zali Burrows spotted in Hobart on 22 October 2024. Picture: Elise Kaine

EXCLUSIVE PICS: Bruce Lehrmann spotted in Hobart

Bruce Lehrmann has been spotted in Hobart, meeting with his lawyer, Zali Burrows. See the exclusive pictures.

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Doctor Isobel Bennett far right in 1959. Picture: Museums Victoria

‘Vitally important’ research facility named after science trailblazer

A world-leading krill research facility at Taroona will be named after a trailblazing Antarctic scientist. Here’s why.

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Palawa children choose names for Tasmania’s ambassadors

The two Tasmanian devil sisters sent to a New Zealand zoo have finally been christened. What names palawa children chose for the devil ambassadors.

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TasPorts Chairman Stephen Bradford at the TT-Line enquiry at Parliament House, Hobart on Monday 12th August 2024.Picture: Linda Higginson

TasPorts chairman announces retirement

The search for a new TasPorts chairman is on after the man in the job for nine years announced his retirement today. What happened:

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Mures celebrate anniversary with new addition

Iconic Mures serves new vibe to celebrate 50 years

The Mure family has been supplying Hobart with fresh Tasmanian seafood for five decades. To mark the occasion, they are showing off major refurbishments.

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Plibersek plays straight bat on salmon decision

The future of the salmon industry in Macquarie Harbour has been in limbo for the last 12 months after a request for a review into the industry. Here’s what the Federal Minister had to say.

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Hilton's Double Tree Hotel opens in Hobart thumbnail

Inside exclusive Hilton hotel’s grand opening in Hobart

One of the most recognisable global accommodation brands is opening its first Tasmanian rooms today in Hobart. Take an inside look at Tasmania’s first Hilton branded hotel >>

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Steven Hore and Daniel Cheeseman who will take part in the annual Hobart Zombie March. Picture: Nikki Davis-Jones

Watch out! Undead to invade Hobart in zombie march

Blood, brains, guts and gore will once again fill Hobart streets during the annual Zombie Walk this weekend.

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Pool safety ... a proper pool fence can prevent drowning. Left: Have a state-approved chart and some safety equipment.

Lack of supervision led to young child drowning, coroner finds

A coroner read two different accounts of what occurred before the tragic drowning of a four-year-old in a front yard pool in 2020. He says either way, his ruling was the same.

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Friday session at Party in the Paddock. Picture: Party in the Paddock

HAYDAYS struck out, but what about Party in the Paddock?

After just one year, HAYDAYS has been sacrificed for the future of a longer-running festival, Party in the Paddock. Here’s what the organiser had to say.

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