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Mercury contributor Emma Hope was one of the unfortunate few to have the rug pulled from under her as the borders to Victoria were slammed shut. She recounts her doomed flight to Hobart >>
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Esteemed judge to move in to Government House
Former Federal Circuit Court judge Barbara Baker will become Tasmania’s 29th governor, replacing Kate Warner when her term ends next month, as she reveals the issues most important to her.
Change is in the airwaves in Tassie
Grace Garde is happily at home in Tasmania – once known as being one of the most homophobic states in the nation — but now a leader in recognising diversity and a growing LGBTIQA+ tourism industry.
Sisters seek peace in passing
In a bid to fulfil their Mum’s dying wish, sisters Jacqui and Natalie Gray became the face and heart of a campaign supporting Tasmania’s Voluntary Assisted Dying legislation. Read the story of their journey from their Mum’s bedside to the historic vote in parliament >>
Development ‘key to help Tassie’s housing crisis’
Council has made a call on the $200m development proposed for the former Claremont Primary School, which will have 315 apartments and townhouses, shops, a cafe and childcare centre. LATEST FROM COUNCIL >>
New venture feeds Derwent Valley’s creativity
A new cafe, gallery, retail and events space aims to eventually host gigs, cooking classes, art classes, philosophy groups, book clubs, life drawing — and even drag bingo.
Bottler of a career: Inside the life of a woman at the top
From growing up on a farm in Tasmania to reaching the top of the corporate ladder, Alison Watkins puts her success down to a combination of hard work and a strong support network both in the office and at home.
Readers crown the best pizza in Tasmania
Tassie’s best pizza winner has been crown and it’s a well-known and loved Hobart institution famous for their fluffy dough. WINNER REVEALED >>
Tassie women researchers lead the way
On International Women’s Day, two top Tasmanian scientists say equality in science is a long way off and much more needs to be done to stem the leaky career pipeline in the industry.
Women in $1.3 million ice bust in Tassie’s north
Two women have been arrested and charged after Tasmania Police seized a “significant” amount of methylamphetamine with a street value of about $1.3 million. LATEST POLICE NEWS >>
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