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Launch of the 2024 Short Story competition for Kids News. Winner Everest Song, Grade 2 at Serpell Primary School, used a software program called Midjourney to create an image to accompany his short story. Picture: Jake Nowakowski

Comics to the rescue for young readers

Comics and graphic novels are a long way from the underground, with new data revealing them as the caped crusaders of children’s book sales, as 2024 Kids News Short Story Competition launches.

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Kids News Junior Journalist of the Year. Year 7 student Madison who attends St Monica’s College in Epping, Melbourne has been named the National  Kids News Junior Journalist of the Year. PLEASE NOTE THIS IS EMBARGOED until Friday 1 December . Picture: Ian Currie

Junior Journalist winners named

After receiving 200 print and video submissions from cub reporters nationwide, it’s time to meet the winners of the 2023 Kids News Junior Journalist competition.

Tasmania
Tas Escape Winter walking CREDIT Chris Crerar Cradle Mountain

READER PRIZE: Win a Cradle winter getaway

Two adults and two kids could win “I’d Take a Tassie Winter Getaway Over the Goldie Any Day” package, which includes accommodation on the West Coast and Cradle Mountain plus passes to some of the state’s best attractions. HERE’S HOW

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How to win a weekend at Saffire Freycinet

During a decade of operation the acclaimed lodge has hosted movie stars and royals – now locals get the chance to experience its charms with a special two-night getaway giveaway on offer. SEE HOW TO ENTER >>

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Viv Xiao owner of Bear With Me and a selection of brunch options.  Best Brunch.  Bear With Me in South Hobart.  Picture: NIKKI DAVIS-JONES

Nominations open for Tassie’s Best Brunch Spot

The popularity of brunch has boomed over the past five years and Tasmania’s hospitality industry has responded, like South Hobart’s favourite neighbourhood nook, Bear With Me. See how to nominate your favourite cafe for Tassie’s Best Brunch Spot >>

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Jennifer Parremore with 17 day old son Samuel Clark of Warrane. . Picture: Zak Simmonds

Last chance to submit 2019 baby photos

Samuel Clark was an early Christmas present for his adoring parents and siblings. He is just one of Tasmania’s beautiful 2019 arrivals to be featured in the Mercury’s special albums. Don’t miss the chance to submit your baby photos.

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Tassie Tots Cheekiest boy winner - Oliver Doherty (4 months) is pictured with his parents, Adrian and Ashleigh Doherty of Claremont. Picture: MATT THOMPSON

Oliver’s cheeky smile a winner

Winner of the ‘cheekiest boy’ title, Oliver Doherty, almost five-months-old, is a chilled out, happy baby, his dad Adrian said. And he’s got his ‘mum’s looks’ … now that’s cheeky!

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Morgan Pulcipher with her greyhound Misty, 3 who was adopted from Brightside. Picture: RICHARD JUPE

Take the path of leashed resistance

Misty the greyhound is loving her new life and easily holds her own in the cuteness stakes as we continue our call for your adorable dog photos. See the best of the entries so far in our Bark Mofo gallery.

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House of Wellness Magazine Autumn Edition

Get your Free* House of Wellness Magazine

In the Autumn issue of The House of Wellness magazine, model and author Silvana Philippoussis, who is expecting her second child, shares her joy about becoming a mum again.Silvana also opens up about moving back home, her new work projects and how she stays grounded.

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Win an Audi A1!

To celebrate Playgolf WEEK from 17-23 November, the Mercury and the Sunday Tasmanian are giving you an unbelievable chance to win a new Audi A1! Seven lucky runners-up will have the chance to score a hole-in-one by winning their own set of Cobra Golf irons and a Puma Formstripe bag.

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Win a cruise to New Zealand!

The Mercury and the Sunday Tasmanian are giving you the chance to win a 13 night cruise onboard Sun Princess to New Zealand, in an Oceanview cabin. Prize includes domestic flights, accommodation, meals and entertainment courtesy of Cruiseabout and Princess Cruises, departing 6 March, 2015.

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