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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

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 >>

News

‘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 >>

Royals

Kate Middleton's younger brother James shared a rare picture of the Princess at a young age following her cancer announcement. Picture: Instagram /jmidy

Kate’s brother shares moving post

Kate Middleton’s brother shared his support for the Princess of Wales following her shock cancer announcement with moving post

Royals

FILE - MARCH 22: Catherine, The Princess of Wales, announced that she is receiving a preventative course of chemotherapy for cancer on March 22, 2024 in London, England. The Princess of Wales had abdominal surgery earlier this year and has revealed that cancer has subsequently been found. She said she has been receiving chemotherapy and asked for privacy for her and her family. LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 21: Prince William, Prince of Wales and Catherine, Princess of Wales attend a ceremonial welcome for The President and the First Lady of the Republic of Korea at Horse Guards Parade on November 21, 2023 in London, England. King Charles is hosting Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and his wife Kim Keon Hee on a state visit from November 21-23. It is the second incoming state visit hosted by the King during his reign. (Photo by Chris Jackson - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Truth behind William’s abrupt decision

The real reason behind Prince William’s high profile absence from his godfather’s memorial service earlier this year has finally been revealed.

Illness

First live human pig organ transplant

A path to recovery for thousands of Aussies is now in reach after the first successful pig to live human organ transplant.

Property

Real estate agent defends ‘parasitic’ listing

A rental property raised eyebrows when it was listed at a modest $375 per week for a large family-sized home. But there was a major catch.

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