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Rosemary Murphy is a reporter for the Mercury, based in Launceston. She has previously worked in newsrooms in Sydney and London.

Rosemary Murphy

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Emily Shepherd, ANMF branch secretary, reacting to the announcement of Nurses react to mandatory Covid-19 vaccination for Nurses and Midwifes in Tasmania. Picture : Mireille Merlet

Nurses feeling undervalued after allowance calls rejected

Tasmanian nurses are “incredibly disappointed” the state government has rejected their call for a special Covid-19 allowance.

Tasmania

Man dies in diving incident on Tasmania’s east coast

A police investigation has begun into the death of a man after a diving incident on Tasmania’s East Coast.

Full ListBusiness

The heavyweights behind Tassie’s biggest business gambles

They’re the Tasmanians who swapped careers, took a risk and changed their business strategies or found unusual success. HOW THEY DID IT >>

BreakingNews

‘NO CHOICE’: Shock update for debut Launceston music festival

The newly-announced two-day music and arts festival was set to take place in Launceston in coming weeks, but today organisers made a major change. LATEST HERE >>

BREAKINGPolice & Courts

New exposure sites identified after Tassie Covid case

More exposure sites have been identified by Public Health after a man who tested positive to Covid potentially came into contact with 250 people after flying into Hobart yesterday. LATEST >>

UPDATEDTasmania

Police / Crime / file / generic / Tasmanian Police / Tasmania Police Emergency Services / Law. Picture: RICHARD JUPE

Woman injured in Launceston shooting

A young woman has been injured in a shooting during an argument between two groups. LATEST BREAKING NEWS >>

UpdatedPolice & Courts

Dire warning for Tassie boaties after spike in rescues and deaths

Authorities have issued serious safety warnings to boaties after three men were rescued and one died while out on Tasmanian waters this week. LATEST >>

Coronavirus

Circular Head Mayor Daryl Quilliam at Stanley. The previous day a 10 year old boy was attacked by a shark off the coast near Stanley. Picture: CORDELL RICHARDSON

‘People think they’re bulletproof’: Mayor’s concerns for low-vaxxed LGA

The mayor of an LGA with one of the lowest vaccination rates in Tasmania has expressed his concerns ahead of next month’s planned border reopening.

Tasmania

ELECTRIC CAR Electric car owner Sam Moloney and his kids, Jack, Tula and Jasmine. At Waterworks Reserve, Dynnyrne. Picture Eddie Safarik

Take a look at Tassie’s promising future for electric vehicles

Tasmania is going to be a leader in electric vehicles in the country because of the green energy, the short driving distances and the infrastructure.

News

What really happened when Bob Brown met JBS?

Global food giant JBS – the new owner of Huon Aquaculture – has met with environmental groups to discuss the future of farming salmon in Tasmania. INSIDE THE MEETING >>

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