Apple Isle braces for wet spring
Tassie, get your brollys ready. Rain is forecast in the next few days kicking off a wetter-than-average spring season. The full forecast.
Tasmania
Stadium to fire building boom
Major developers inspired by the proposed Macquarie Point stadium and state’s footy future are planning $138m in development in key centres around Tasmania. Inside their plans.
Time to deliver, says new Senator
Tasmanian’s newest Senator has pledged to bring an “economist’s eye and a Tasmanian heart” to the job, as he was sworn into Australian Parliament on Wednesday. His commitments.
Jury told of drama teacher’s dark room sex attacks
A former Hobart high school drama teacher exploited his position of trust to commit sexual offences against multiple teenage students dating back to the 1970s, the Supreme Court has heard.
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New car hire app makes Tassie roadtripping a breeze
Cramming the island’s wonders into just three days might sound bonkers, even impossible – but I set out to try, with the help of Tassie’s newest Airbnb-like car share service.
Tas business chief’s message to pollies
Tasmania’s business lobby has urged the parliament to get back to work, as political deadlock leaves the state without a clear path to government. How “horse-trading” is hurting business.
Gala hoops back to honour George
A junior basketball weekend gala returns, celebrating the love for the game and paying tribute to one of its beloved young players.
‘Poisoned chalice’: academic’s warning to next Premier
As debate rages about who will form the next Tasmanian government, an academic has some advice for the contenders.
Election counting continues, result likely in two weeks
It is a nervous wait for some candidates in Saturday’s election but the make-up of the House of Assembly should be known by August 2. The latest from the TEC.
Tassie’s snow show
After the dumping of vote ballots on Saturday, Tasmania braced itself for an overnight dumping of fresh snow on the major peaks. What’s in store for the week ahead.
‘Quickly became dangerous’: Family choppered off mountain
A family of six, including three children, has been rescued from Tasmania’s Mount Field National Park after being stranded by heavy snow overnight.
Tassie jewels frozen in winter wonderland
Tasmanian brand Francesca have given locals the chance to get their hands on a new jewellery collection – but at a chilly cost. Inside the unique giveaway.
2025 State Election action by division
The Tasmania State Election 2025 delivered stunning upsets and surprising comebacks, as independents made inroads across the state’s five divisions. Here’s the Mercury’s breakdown by division of the first day of vote counting.
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