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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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Entertainment

Pics showing people avoiding a vomit at Taylor Swift. Picture: Supplied

Gross reason Taylor seats were abandoned

While most were having the time of their lives at Taylor Swift’s Melbourne show some had to vactate their seats for a gross reason.

Music Tours

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 16: Taylor Swift fans also known as "Swifties" shop at a merchandise booth before she performs as part of her "Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour" at Melbourne Cricket Ground on February 16, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. Taylor Swift's global Eras Tour has been a cultural and economic phenomenon, breaking records and generating billions of dollars in revenue. With its massive scale and fan frenzy, the tour has cemented Swift's status as one of the most influential pop stars of the 21st century, and its impact is likely to be felt for years to come. (Photo by Asanka Ratnayake/Getty Images)

Insane price of Eras Tour merch revealed

The prices people are willing to pay for a piece of Taylor Swift merch has been revealed as fans begin the countdown to the first Aussie show.

Movies

Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience light and interactive event is coming to The Briars at Mount Martha in April 2024. Picture: supplied

Harry Potter event booted out of Aussie park

A controversial Harry Potter event in Australia has been relocated following a major community backlash.

On the Road

Shock act after woman run over at crossing

Dashcam footage shows the moment a woman was struck by a car while crossing a road in Melbourne. What happened next left viewers shocked.

Environment

Hidden group of little penguins sparks a reminder to residents of this island. Picture: Facebook.

Adorable pic sparks desperate plea

A group of penguins has been pictured huddling under a car, sparking an important reminder.

World

US Senator Chris Coons finds doppelganger in German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. Picture: X

‘Who is who?’: Wild encounter goes viral

The German Chancellor and a US Senator have more than a love of politics in common with this picture circulating on X the case in point.

Retail

Leaked messages reveal major issue with ban

Explosive leaked text messages show the scale of the problem Australian border forces are up against when it comes to illegal vapes

Animals

‘Legend’: Aussies in awe at 80yo’s snake act

An 80-year-old woman’s brave act to save her puppy from the jaws of a snake has left the internet in awe, with Aussies branding her a “legend”.

Real Life

‘Biggest challenge yet’ for inspirational teen

Despite being diagnosed with cerebral palsy at age two, Liam is about to climb Australia’s tallest mountain.

On the Road

Terrifying dashcam of driver asleep at wheel

The terrifying moment a driver falls asleep at the wheel and crossed onto the wrong side of the road has been caught on three dashcams.

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