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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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Casey and Debra Davies (RHS) with Ruby during the Million Paws Walk at the Domain. Picture: Chris Kidd

Hundreds of pups paws for a cause

Dogs big and small hit the grass for RSPCA million paws walk in Hobart to raise vital funds to support the charity. Check out the photos.

Tasmania

Why popular crime drama TV show is happy to be ‘home’

‘Tasmania really is home now’: Most watched show of 2023 is back in the state filming for its next season after a funding boost for arts sector.

Tasmania

UTAS students join ‘worldwide voice’ against Israel

Students across the world have joined sit-ins protesting their universities involvement in the war in Israel. Find out what students want from UTAS >>

Tasmania

Meet the Tasmanian skipper who would ‘go anywhere for love’

The Tasmanian skipper has entered TV reality show Farmer Wants a Wife as a latecomer. How far she’s willing to go for love >>

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Count complete: Labor loses Elwick stronghold

Glenorchy mayor, Bec Thomas, has claimed the Upper House seat of Elwick, previously claimed by Labor. See the final result in Elwick, Prosser and Hobart.

Tasmania

Young man paid in ice for King Island trafficking

A young Burnie man was paid in ice to take the drug to King Island for distribution, but when he arrived, police were waiting for him. Here’s what happened when he went to court.

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.

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