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Elise was born and raised on the North West Coast of Tasmania. She joins the Mercury after a year in NCAs national cadet program where she wrote for The Australian, news.com.au and the Sunday Telegraph and Daily Telegraph. Elise has a masters in international relations and loves writing at the intersection of Tasmanian news and global politics.

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Elise Kaine

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Tasmania

Audrey Bradford, Emily Jones, Issy Willcox, Evie Gray and Sophie Thompson at Winter Feast 2025 in Hobart. Picture: Caroline Tan

Burning of giant Maugean skate to draw Dark Mofo to close

Last chance to commit fears to Maugean skate before it is burned to prepare the community for a clean and sacred year.

Tasmania

Former Jacqui Lambie Network member Andrew Jenner and National Party Senator Bridget McKenzie announce Mr Jenner has applied for Nationals preselection. Picture: Elise Kaine

Ex Lambie seeks preselection for Tasmanian National Party

‘Just arrogance’: An ex-Jacqui Lambie Network MP the slams Liberals as he announces his run for a party that’s been on hiatus in the state for several years. Behind his move.

Tasmania

Bonorong Director Greg Irons with the 3D billboard. Picture: Supplied

WATCH: Bonorong’s wild new attraction

In some Asian countries, 3D billboards are marking the next wave of advertising, drawing eyes to lifelike depictions of animals or products. Where Australia’s first 3D billboard is bringing an iconic animal to life.

Tasmania

A Jetstar flight arrives at Hobart, file. Picture: Chris Kidd

More flights to Melbourne from Hobart ahead

Hobart Airport is set to takeoff with 50,000 more seats between Hobart and Melbourne announced on Friday. When you can get onboard:

Tasmania

Dark Mofo 2025: Ogoh-ogoh: The Purging. Picture: Jesse Hunniford/Mona

Coffin Rides and more in week two of Dark Mofo

Coffin Rides, a Sex and Death day spa and a burning Maugean Skate, the Mercury has compiled a list of ultimate events for week two of Dark Mofo. The full rundown>>>>

Politics

Tasmanian Nationals declare they are open for nominations for candidates to run in the 2025 state election. From left Tasmanian Nationals chair Pip Allwright, Senator Bridget McKenzie and campaign spokesperson Carl Cooper. Picture: Patrick Gee

Why the National Party is targeting Tassie this state election

The state is heading to an election and parties are swarming to get a seat at the table. Is it time for the Nationals to get a foothold in the Apple Isle?

Tasmania

Greens to ‘stand with community’ and against the stadium

The Greens are taking its anti-stadium stance straight to the election. Why the minor party is fired up on the first day on the 2025 state election campaign:

Tasmania

Nat Thaipun 2024 MasterChef Australia winner who is doing a two night only pop-up event at Aloft restaurant in Hobart. Picture: Nikki Davis-Jones

MasterChef winner honours Tassie produce

MasterChef winner Nat Thaipun has always “had a soft spot” for Tasmania. Here’s how she spent her time leading up to a pop-up collaboration with one of Hobart’s hottest restaurants >>

Tasmania

Reinterment Service for those previously interred at the former Queenborough Cemetery, at Cornelian Bay. Picture: Laura Bird

Bodies finally laid to rest after largest exhumation project in Aus

90 per cent of the bodies uncovered during the development of a new Hutchins building were identified before being laid to rest at an interment ceremony on Wednesday

Tasmania

Craig Webb and Donald Wells on Kings Birthday honour list

Meet the 18 powerful Tasmanians receiving King’s Birthday honours

An aviation pioneer and an animal rescuer were among the diverse Tasmanians ‘humbled’ after being named to receive King’s Birthday honours. FULL LIST OF RECIPIENTS >>

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