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Echidnas hadn’t been seen on this remote Tasmanian island since a devastating wildfire ripped through more than a decade ago. Now rangers celebrating a monumental win are hoping for more.
The bushfire warning for the West Coast hub of Queenstown has been downgraded with firefighters optimistic. Free to read.
The Mercury app gives you a front-row seat to the news as it happens every day. Here’s why you should download today.
While the land burnt in western Tasmania has reached almost 100K hectares, fireys have hit with ‘a rapid weight of attack’ over the weekend to prevent more catastrophic burns. For rolling coverage.
Around 70 homes remain without power since Friday as the Parks and Wildlife Services use a lull in hot weather to assess damage from the fortnight-long bushfire. Where they will be surveying.
Another emergency warning for a West Coast community with a bushfire headed toward Pieman Heads.
UNLOCKED: Here’s your chance to win four tickets to be part of the purple army to barrack for the Hobart Hurricanes in the BBL14 Grand Final. Find out how.
Readers draw upon their memories of 50 years ago when the Tasman Bridge collapsed. Here’s what they had to say.
Damian Bester recounts the events of January 5, 1975 which quite literally rocked Hobart to its core.
Tasmanian Beau Webster is showing no signs of rookie nerves in his debut Test innings. Read more…
FREE: After reviewing the Macquarie Point stadium proposal in detail, the rushed process appears designed to justify decisions already made, independent economist Nicholas Gruen writes.
Candice and Rhys Brimblecombe welcomed their first baby at the Royal Hobart Hospital on Christmas Day. ENTRIES OPEN FOR CUTEST BABY OF 2024 >>
Health officials have revised the warning on swimming in the Derwent River after the recent sewage spill. But one beach is still off-limits, read more…
It’s been 50 years since one of the state’s biggest disasters rocked the state’s capital. Tell us about your memories of the Tasman Bridge collapse. Free story >>
The Mercury’s Big Issues Survey is already revealing we’re happy, healthy and somewhat wealthy — but being buffeted by cost of living rises. There’s still time to have your say.
FREE: Parts of the River Derwent could be shut off to swimmers beyond Boxing Day after a sewage leak.
FREE STORY: The Spirits fiasco, stadium and bike lanes are all topics in the Mercury’s Big Issues Survey. We want to find out what our readers think. How you can have your say >>
Harley reunited with his trauma team who got him back on his feet after a horror crash. On Wednesday, he was joined by his father in an emotional reunion with the paramedics that “saved his life”.
Australia has a sorry history with bushfires – so how do you prepare for every scenario? EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
A Hobart junior doctor is heading to the UK to study public and planetary health after winning a prestigious scholarship. She says climate change will affect everyone – including Tasmanians.
It could be a long wait yet for those still without power since wild weather struck with TasNetworks saying it’s a complex operation. Also, the latest flood warnings >>
Volunteers continue to work through outstanding requests for assistance with easing conditions assisting the efforts. Here’s the latest weather warnings.
A union has rejected claims by TasNetworks that industrial action is affecting the restoration of power. They says workers have toiled away in appalling conditions for the community. Latest>>
Tasmania Police confirm a group of 13 people requested rescue after a walk up the mountain went wrong on Monday afternoon. But they weren’t the only ones caught in the extreme conditions.
The 2024 PM’s Spelling Bee saw a record-breaking 70,557 student registrations – now 4500 of them head to finals. See the top state and territory results.
The Mercury Bush Summit kicks off in Launceston on Tuesday. Here’s what it is all about and how you can be involved. >>
A self-confessed city boy who grew up in Bellerive before moving to Melbourne, retired Richmond star Jack Riewoldt can’t wait to get his hands dirty at the Mercury Bush Summit this week.
Harvey Williams was named “most promising lifesaver” by his Surf Life Saving Club – and he became just that, as an organ donor, after tragically dying at age 19.
EXPLAINER: Selfless Aussies who say ‘yes’ to organ donation are kickstarting a lifesaving chain of events. Find out everything you need to know about the process in this step-by-step guide.
More than one million Australians are making an incorrect assumption that could prevent them from being lifesavers, new research shows. It only takes one minute to check – here’s how.
UPDATE: Wild storms have struck interstate and the huge weather system is coming Tasmania’s way.
Know someone with Tassie’s fittest rig? Or maybe you have one yourself? The Mercury is searching for Tassie’s best. Check out the early entries and nominate NOW >>
Tasmanians have been urged to remember the sacrifice of those who served their country by attending one of the Anzac Day services across the state. Where to find your local service
Police and family are concerned for the welfare of a 15-year-old girl who is missing in Melbourne.
The highlight of the JackJumpers’ NBL Championship series was that amazing shot by Jack McVeigh on the buzzer in game three. Can you reproduce that shot to win a JJs signed top? Details >>
Authorities have urged Lymington residents to remain on high alert with a bushfire warning downgraded. The latest.
The rush to be part of footy history is on with live sites popping up across the state. FREE: FULL LIST OF WHERE TO WATCH.
A median strip on the Bass Highway has become a beloved location due to its rabbit population with locals bouncing on the chance to set up decorations. Why it’s being removed.
The Bass Highway has reopened to traffic this morning following a fire at Port Latta, which shut the road down — however the threat hasn’t disappeared. The latest.
SA has a much higher proportion of registered organ donors than the rest of Australia, due to a system other states and territories are being urged to adopt to save lives.
Tasmania’s political leaders will face off just three days out from the March 23 state election in front of room full of undecided voters. How you can watch >>
Firefighters are working to control blazes while conditions are favourable before higher fire danger weather hits later this week. Their message.
Labor will offer incentives for landlords to upgrade the energy efficiency of rental properties. See how much
Water bombers are being used to control a bushfire at Bonnet Hill as emergency services put out a warning. The latest
As crews continue to battle a blaze in Tasmania’s North East, several campers have been evacuated from the area. Read the latest on the bushfire.
What does the future hold for Australia as it confronts the carbon emissions challenge head on? EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
The threat of a bushfire has been downgraded for the Dolphin Sands area. Residents are praising the firefighting efforts protecting the town. The latest.
Authorities reveal the cause behind a fire that set a southern township on high alert. The warning was soon downgraded with improving conditions.
Missing teenager found safe and well, police say.
Hobart’s American football fans will have a ready-made haven for the season’s climax next month, when the Telegraph Hotel rolls out the welcome mat for Super Bowl LVIII.
The woman police were concerned for has been located safe and reasonably well. The latest.
A Launceston man was last seen on Christmas Eve in the Westbury area, and police and his family hold concerns for his welfare. The details.
The Mercury’s Big Issues survey 2023 has found that readers are increasingly concerned about traffic congestion in Hobart – and they have some ideas about how to fix it.
Tasmanian are feeling positive about the world, happy with their lives and are even becoming more happy with our politicians — but are finding less enjoyment with work, according to the Mercury’s Big Summer Survey.
FREE STORY: Political turmoil, an AFL licence, the Commission of Inquiry and youth crime are all topics in the Mercury’s Big Issues Survey. We want to find out what our readers think. How you can have your say.
Want to be the first to know when news breaks in the Apple Isle? Now you can get exclusive access to national coverage across our network, as well as a range of benefits, giveaways and competitions – all for $1 a week for the first four weeks. HERE’S HOW.
Tasmania Fire Service says they are finally on top of a bushfire that burnt approximately 240ha in the space of a day and a half. | FREE READ, LATEST UPDATES AND WARNINGS.
These five Tasmanian small businesses are leading the way when it comes to innovation, inspiration and economic know-how.
Have you been impacted by the nationwide Optus outage and need to make a call? We’ve got a list of the free pay phones in Hobart and surrounds, plus local information for those affected. FREE READ.
Police are investigating a deliberately lit blaze which tore through a vacant building overnight. PHOTOS
A young Tasmanian woman whose family hold concerns for her welfare has not been heard from in more than a month – as police seek information that could help them find her. Details.
The long-running inquiry into child sexual abuse in Tasmanian government institutions has found grave failings in multiple government agencies. Here is what you need to know.
Premier Jeremy Rockliff says the government recognises that Tuesday’s CoI report release “may evoke strong emotions, questions, and concerns for many”. Here’s where to get help.
Motorists on the Freycinet Peninsula are being advised to factor in travel delays as backburning operations continue. LATEST.
Tasmanians will converge on Parliament Lawns in a show of solidarity for families who have lost loved ones to suicide for Lifeline’s Out of the Shadows march.
We’re hiring! For more than 165 years, the Mercury has been at the forefront of reporting on news, sport, public debate and entertainment in Tasmania. Would you like to join the team? DETAILS
The Mercury’s inaugural Bush Summit offers a chance to hear from leaders, carers and producers working in regional and rural areas of Tasmania on issues that matter to them and the state. LIVESTREAM FROM 8AM >
FREE READ: A new report has laid bare the “fairly sombre” mood in Tasmania’s regional communities – and it’s also produced some surprising insights into people’s attitudes to infrastructure development.
FREE READ: While regional towns have a lot to offer across Tasmania, the people that make up the towns are suffering from GP shortages. What could solve the problem.
FREE READ: Sea Forest is one of the nation’s most exciting new companies – and it’s already providing 55 local jobs. But while the business is thriving, it isn’t without teething problems.
FREE READ: From increased capacity on the Spirit of Tasmania to the reopening of overseas travel – what are the opportunities and challenges ahead for regional Tasmanian tourism?
In terms of population, it’s a mouse – but economically, Tasmania’s remote West Coast is a roaring lion. It’s a region poised for success and bedevilled by unique problems. We take an in-depth look at the road ahead.
Andrew Jackson was enjoying a quiet retirement on Flinders Island when he started feeling “very, very tired”. What came next was a remarkable story of survival.
Cancer survivor Lyn Swinburne had to fight for permission to march 10,000 people on to the ‘G for the first Field of Women. This month, the iconic event will be staged for the fifth time.
A liver transplant at nine months changed Anthony Schiller’s life, allowing him to walk, then run, then become the youngest competitor at this year’s World Transplant Games.
Motorists are being warned to stay off the roads this afternoon and evening if they can help it, with king tides and extreme wind predicted at rush hour. See the latest details >>>
How do you become an organ donor? How do I speak to my family about donation? What are the common myths? See experts’ answers to these questions – and more.
Australia’s organ donation consent rate has plunged in recent years. Here, families who’ve said ‘yes’ share how their tragic losses had lifesaving outcomes for others.
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