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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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Rachel Power outside new eco pod accommodation outside Mt Field national park. Picture: Elise Kaine

Why tourism dream a decade in making is one step closer

After a record year for visitor numbers the accommodation offerings for one of the most visited national parks in Tasmania is expanding. How Mt Field is set to be “at its best” >>

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Back L-R: Milena Campbell-Smith, Joy Sanchez, Elliot Price, Sophia Campbell-Smith, and Naty Aceros.Front: Clarence Mayor Brendan Bromley and Trotsky are all ready for the Bellerive Beach Party.Picture: Linda Higginson

Beach ready to party after major sewage spill

The beach has been given a ‘clean bill of health’ before the wildly popular Bellerive Beach Party. What to expect at the ‘quintessentially Clarence’ summer celebration.

Tasmania

17-year-old Freja Boocock and the kayak she brought from Olympian Jess Fox at the 2025 national age championships at Forth. Picture: Elise Kaine

Paddler following Fox’s path on gold medal winning boat

A young Tasmanian will be hoping Jess Fox’s Olympic success will rub off when she comes up against national competition this week in her home state. Here’s how she has Fox’s gold medal winning canoe.

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Hanging Garden team members Will Norris and Sara Lama preparing for a busy New Years Eve.Picture: Linda Higginson

Goodbye 2024: Where to see out the year with a bang in Tassie

Whether you want to dance the night away or relax with friends and family there is something on offer for everyone across the whole state this New Year’s Eve.

Tasmania

Supuni Jayathma Pathiranawasam and Ranuka Yasas Ipalawatta amongst the lavender at Bridestowe Lavender Estate. Bridestowe Lavender Estate in full bloom. Picture: Supuni Jayathma Pathiranawasam***ONE TIME USE ONLY***

‘Astonishing’ response to lavender bloom marks farm’s busiest day

One of the state’s most photographed tourism assets has just marked its busiest day on record. With the iconic farm on the market, here’s why the owner is biding their time.

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Bioluminescence event on Tasman Peninsula at the Tesselated Pavements on Christmas Day. Picture: Robbie Moles***ONE TIME USE ONLY***

Why glowing algae bloom is a ‘beauty and beast’

A ‘gobsmacking’ glowing algae bloom is creating a sparkly spectacle on Tassie’s beaches. And it’s not too late to catch the stunning display.

Tasmania

Myer team members Anjila Subedi, Alice Mummery and Cayla Lin in the shoe department. Myer Stocktake Sale starts on Boxing Day. Picture: Nikki Davis-Jones

How to snag a bargain this Boxing Day

‘The shopping has not really stopped’: For those with some cash to splash, here’s why Boxing Day sales will not disappoint.

Tasmania

Siblings Chloe Webb 16 and Thomas Webb 14 of Kingston Beach Surf Life Saving Club will be on patrol Boxing Day at Kingston Beach. Picture: Nikki Davis-Jones

Surf life savers gear up for busy summer on Tassie beaches

As surf life savers gear up for a busy summer, hordes of people are expected to flock to Hobart’s beaches on Boxing Day, with warm weather forecast across the state.

Tasmania

Wind farm needs five month shut down due to parrot: expert

A new report shows the critically endangered orange bellied parrot spends more time on Robbins Island than previously thought. What impact it could have on the proposed wind farm.

Tasmania

Matt Mallinson rode his bike to fundraise for Royal Hobart Hospital.Picture: Linda Higginson

How cancer scare inspired unique way to give back

“How can I … give back to what has basically given me another chance at life”: Throat cancer survivor Matthew Mallinson has done just that raising more than $200,000 in a decade.

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