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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

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 >>

Tasmania

***EMBARGOED TIL 10PM 8TH JUNE 2025***Ros Cornish for King's Birthday honours list for services to early childhood. Picture: Nikki Davis-Jones

‘Fearless’ Cornish recognised for lifelong service to Tassie kids

‘The children are our future and we have to make sure they are safe’: Ros Cornish has been awarded a King’s Birthday honour. Here’s what it means.

Tasmania

Guns blazing at Ben Lomond as 2025 snow season opens. Picture: Ben Lomond Alpine Resort

Guns blazing at Ben Lomond as snow season opens

With the 2025 snow season officially set to begin on the King’s Birthday, Tassie’s alpine resort is pulling ahead of the pack and opening 3 days early. The latest:

Tasmania

Macie Beedle 3 playing in the leaves at parliament lawns Hobart. Picture: Nikki Davis-Jones

Why it’s unclear if winter will bust dry spell

‘We need some rain’: It’s the first day of winter but this season might look a little different than previous years. What the BOM is keeping a close eye on in Tasmania:

Tasmania

‘Once-in-a-lifetime’: Bridgewater Bridge’s official opening

Thousands braved the chilly Tassie morning to officially open one the state’s most expensive infrastructure projects.

Tasmania

Adam Hardy of Raptor Care North West and a wedge tailed eagle with suspected poisoning. Picture: Elise Kaine

Raptor whisperer’s quest to bring injured wedgies back from brink

This backyard raptor rehabilitator funds his operation from his own pocket and some small donations. Watch as he administers medication to one sick wedgie >>>

Tasmania

Montgomery legislative council candidates for 2025

‘Invest in what matters’: North west candidates on stadium

The stadium could impact the legislative council vote in the North West, with three key candidates explaining their position on the contentious issue. What they had to say:

Tasmania

A black swan rescued with a fishing lure in its neck was released in Oatlands. Picture: WIRES

WATCH: Black swans reunite after rescue

A black swan has reunited with her partner after an emergency surgery to remove a fishing lure embedded in her neck. WATCH THE VIDEO.

Tasmania

Attention please: Dark Mofo to take over the airwaves

If you hear strange sounds reverberating around the city, there’s no need to worry. Dark Mofo is set to take over the broadcast system usually reserved for emergencies.

Tasmania

Trainer Ben Yole (second from left) with his father Wayne (far left) and brothers Mark and Tim TAS RACING

Yole banned from training horses at Sidmouth property

A multi-agency inspection of a horse trainer’s property earlier in the year has led to strict conditions imposed on a high profile racing identity’s license. What happened:

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