No blank spaces as pub readies for packed Super Bowl celebration
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.
Tasmania
Search over: Missing person found safe in Hobart
The woman police were concerned for has been located safe and reasonably well. The latest.
Concern for welfare: Search for Launceston man Michael Fish
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.
Mercury readers make their views on traffic congestion crystal clear
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.
Survey tackling the big issues reveals the Isle of Smiles
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.
Big Issues Survey 2023: Have your say on Tasmania’s hottest topics
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.
RIPPER DEAL: How you can access news, discounts, comps for $1 a week
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.
Dolphin Sands: ‘No active moving fire’ as TFS prepares to mop up
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.
Tasmania’s best small businesses revealed
These five Tasmanian small businesses are leading the way when it comes to innovation, inspiration and economic know-how.
OPTUS OUTAGE: Tasmanian Poisons information call centre impacted
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 investigate deliberately lit blaze
Police are investigating a deliberately lit blaze which tore through a vacant building overnight. PHOTOS
‘Concerned’: Call for information on missing young woman
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.
‘Desire to protect reputation’: Commission’s key findings revealed
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.
‘May evoke strong emotions’: Where to get help if you need it
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 asked to prepare for delays as burning continues
Motorists on the Freycinet Peninsula are being advised to factor in travel delays as backburning operations continue. LATEST.
Tasmanians to walk for suicide prevention and awareness
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.
Join the team at the Mercury
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
WATCH LIVE: Mercury Bush Summit 2023
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 >
Regional Tasmania wants more development but is split on renewables
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.
Small town problems: Tassie regions suffering from GP shortage
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.
On Tasmania’s East Coast, a new industry is being built from scratch
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.
How regional Tasmanian tourism will be ‘electrified’ in 2024
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?
Ravaged and ravishing: Why Tasmania needs strong West Coast
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.
‘Like a bloody death sentence’: Tassie man survives five heart bypasses
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.
How breast cancer took centre stage at the MCG
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.
‘So glad to be alive’: transplant recipients thank donors
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.
Extreme weather alert: ‘If you don’t need to go out … please don’t’
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 >>>
‘Literally saves lives’: How organ donation works
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.
Why fewer families are saying ‘yes’ to organ donation
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.
‘Don’t let me die’: Aussies linger on organ waitlist
More than 1800 Aussies are waitlisted for a lifesaving or life-changing transplant, from a baby who needs a new liver to a young dad awaiting a third kidney donor. Read their stories.
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