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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

Dancers showing a different side of Ukraine on return to Hobart

This ballet troupe has not been able to go home since the start of a brutal war. Now they are returning to Australia with two special performances coming to Tasmania.

Tasmania

Romany Wake 21 daughter of Rachel Wake who was murdered on Christmas Day 2021. No More: National Rally Against Violence in Hobart. Picture: Nikki Davis-Jones

‘Women are not always safe’: Rally to stop domestic violence

Daughter of murdered Hobart woman Rachel Wake joined hundreds rallying on Parliament Lawns to demand action against gender-based violence. Here’s what she said.

Tasmania

Van Diemen's land Company owner Lu Xianfeng

Deal serves final blow to trigger historic Tasmanian dairy sale

The owner of one of Australia’s most historic dairy farms confirms he will sell up after failing to renew a deal. The details.

Tasmania

Bec Collins founder of Diamond Class Pole and Fitness Studio with Ellen Curry pole performer. Diamond Class Pole and Fitness Studio are celebrating 10 years of their Shining Diamonds pole dance competition. Picture: Nikki Davis-Jones

Hobart pole dancing studio more than high heels and allure

A Hobart pole dancing studio has reached new heights as it prepares for its 10th competition, but don’t be fooled, it’s not all about being sexy. Here’s when the competition kicks off.

Tasmania

Samuel with the raft at Oyster Cove Marina after travelling down the Derwent River from Hobart. Samuel McLennan who has built a raft entirely out of plastic waste found on Tasmania's coastline and waterways with the aim to sail to Sydney. Picture: Nikki Davis-Jones

Tasmanian man to set sail on reclaimed marine trash

Can rubbish become a thing of value? A man attempting to sail to Sydney on a raft made entirely of trash thinks so. Look inside the vessel.

Tasmania

MAFS ‘intruder’ Tayla Winter back in Hobart court

The Tasmanian nurse and former Married At First Sight ‘intruder’ entered her plea on an unusual charge after returning to court. The details >>

Tasmania

Adam MacGregor with wife Kirsty MacGregor with a selection of records to be released on the day. Tommy Gun Records in Hobart ahead of National Record Store Day. Picture: Nikki Davis-Jones

‘Superior’: Record store day proves vinyl not dead

Sick of streaming? How you can join the hordes of record collectors lining up across Tassie for their biggest day of the year.

Tasmania

Little Devils keen for a new era Tasmanian football

Piece of Tasmanian football history returned to the field as a TFL stalwart’s grandson joined in the excitement for a Tasmanian AFL team.

Tasmania

Mouth-watering sweet treats on show at fine food awards

Australia’s finest food products are descending on Tasmania for the prestigious Royal Tasmanian Fine Food awards. What the judges are looking for >>

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JackJumpers jersey winner Brady "Boomer" Bluett at the JackJumpers mural, MyState Bank Arena. Picture: Chris Kidd

‘Pumped’: signed JackJumpers jersey winner revealed

The winner of The Mercury’s ‘reproduce THAT shot’ competition has been revealed. Watch the video that earned this fan a signed jersey >>

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