Letter to readers from the Mercury Editor Matt Deighton

Mercury Editor Matt Deighton explains a new era in news subscriptions.

Mercury Editor Matt Deighton.

Dear Readers,

For 162 years the Mercury has been at the heart of Tasmania, capturing the highs and lows through our local prism — from wars, floods, bushfires, disasters, atrocities and depressions to the glory days of sporting achievements, booming tourism and agriculture and manufacturing. And our amazing rise to become a must-visit cultural powerhouse for creative arts, food, wine ... and Mona.

We have been a proud champion of this state and fight hard every day for a better outcome for our readers and the wider community.

We have campaigned hard on key issues, such as family violence, education, mental health, free speech, transparency across all levels of government, and a “fair go” for our region, which have delivered significant benefits to the state, ranging from tens of millions of dollars committed to key programs, to new laws and practices ensuring more openness and accountability.

We are proudly Tasmanian and, with our wider networks, among the state’s biggest employers.

And today we open a new chapter.

We have now launched Mercury+ — a new way for readers to connect with us in the ever-changing media landscape.

What you get from a subscription at the Mercury

Mercury+ will bring you more of the local news you love, when you need it, with unrestricted digital access to all the opinion and analysis from our expert commentators and key reporters across local government, politics, sport and tourism.

With a Mercury+ membership, you will enjoy breaking and local news plus access to the best national and international news, business, personal finance, entertainment, lifestyle and sport.

AFL fans will get all the latest footy news and every story on your team unlocked plus access to SuperCoach Gold and access to a FOX SPORTS Digital Subscription for full replays of every game of A-League, NRL and Super Rugby each week.

A Mercury+ Membership also gives you access to key metropolitan papers in other states, such as the Herald Sun, The Daily Telegraph and the NT News. There is even more to enjoy with our member-only +Rewards program, which includes an incredible range of extras, exclusives and experiences.

Our new and enhanced digital experience is priced at an affordable rate so that you can continue to enjoy our unbeatable local news coverage.

Head to themercury.com.au/extra today to connect with us.

Regards,

Matt Deighton, Editor, the Mercury

Originally published as Letter to readers from the Mercury Editor Matt Deighton