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Rob Inglis is an award-winning reporter for The Mercury. He previously worked for The Examiner and The Advocate as a state political reporter. Born and raised in Hobart, Rob is passionate about telling the stories that matter to Tasmanians.

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Nuyina reaching height of its powers ahead of first marine science voyage

The RSV Nuyina is preparing for its first ever dedicated marine science voyage, with crucial tests being undertaken to ensure everything is ready in time for the expedition.

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High-powered firm tapped to manage Mac Point stadium project

A Melbourne-based consulting firm has been awarded a multimillion-dollar contract to manage the high-stakes Macquarie Point stadium project.

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Taxi licence owners Devi Sharma and Tony Bell with community advocate and barrister Mala Crew at Hobart. Picture: Chris Kidd

Hurt by Uber, taxi drivers launch push for compensation

Having purchased licences for as much as $120,000, taxi operators are seeking a settlement with the state government after the value of their plates plummeted as a result of Uber’s arrival.

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15/08/18 Seek CEO Andrew Bassat at their Melbourne HQ. Aaron Francis/The Australian

Questions raised over Tas contract awarded to job search giant

The Opposition has criticised the Tasmanian government’s decision to award a multimillion-dollar contract to job search company SEEK, describing it as “taxpayer-funded wastage”.

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Shadow Minister for Health Ella Haddad outside the RHH. Picture: Chris Kidd

‘Lies and negativity’: Fresh health cuts claim provokes Liberal fury

A war of words has erupted over a claim from Labor and the health union that two critical staff have been cut at the Royal Hobart Hospital, with the state government labelling it a “lie”.

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Environmentalist claim that Venture Minerals has packed up its iron ore mining operations at Tullah. Picture Supplied

Mining company’s move to exit Tas prompts calls for change

A Perth-based mineral exploration company is set to exit Tasmania even after receiving six grants from the state government, prompting calls for a review of mining laws.

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A motorist caught using their phone while driving. Mobile speed cameras can detect when drivers are using their phones or not wearing their seatbelts. Picture: Department of State Growth

Caught on camera: Tassie’s bad driver behaviour exposed

Since mobile speed cameras were rolled out less than two years ago, a staggering number of people have been caught blatantly flouting laws. Here’s the roads with the most camera detections.

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The huge 3.5 metre by 2.5 metre three-dimensional model of Port Arthur is built to scale and depicts the site in 1870. The model was created in 1973 by Tasmanian artist Audrey Flockart, who spent more than two years creating the exact scale of the site and all its details by hand. It includes more than 50 buildings, accurate topography, waterways, scale and shapes for all of the buildings from the convict period. Picture: Supplied

Detailed model of Port Arthur lovingly restored after a decade in storage

Parents are being urged to take their kids to Port Arthur in the coming school holiday period, after a painstakingly detailed model of the penal colony was restored and put on display once more.

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Lucas Song is the new owner of Robbie Browns at Kingston Beach.Picture: Linda Higginson

New owner of popular Kingston bar plots hospo empire

Three years after buying a ritzy cocktail bar in Hobart, Lucas Song has branched out to Kingston Beach, snapping up the popular Robbie Brown’s restaurant and bar.

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Sorrell Mayor Janet Greenhouse.Picture: Linda Higginson

‘Canteen lady’, breast cancer survivor ‘humbled’ after being elected mayor

UK-born Janet Gatehouse, who has worked as the canteen supervisor at the local school for over a decade, says she is “very excited” to be elected as the new mayor of Sorell.

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