Metro driver fired after assault
A Metro bus driver has been sacked following an assault last year where he was glassed and ‘exchanged blows’ with one of two youths. The new claims the driver has made in his unfair dismissal case.
Tasmania
Archie’s gift: Teesdale blesses kind act
A simple, instinctive act of kindness from a small boy has underlined the importance of caring and of human connection for new Bass MP Jess Teesdale.
Man dead, driver injured after full cement truck veers off road
A man has died and a driver is in hospital after a full cement truck veered off a northern Tasmanian road and struck a bank. Police tell where Tasmania’s road toll currently sits.
Former Governor Sir Guy Green dies
Former Tasmanian Governor and the state’s longest-serving chief justice Sir Guy Green AC, KBE, CVO has died aged 87, Government House announced on Friday.
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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.
‘Get on with the job’: Libs’ minority rule
It is a likely return to a hung parliament for Tasmania, as the first day of vote counting concluded in the 2025 State Election. Where to next for the state.
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