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Tia Ewen is a regional reporter for The Mercury in Hobart. She previously worked for The Advertiser and The NT News. Tia is passionate about telling the stories that matter most to Tasmanians.

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Tia Ewen

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Health Minister Guy Barnett speaks to the media at Triabunna on Tuesday, February 6, 2024.

‘Grossly inadequate’: Tasmania wants fair share of clinics

A plan to expand urgent care clinics nationally has been described as ‘too little too late’ with those on the frontline saying Hobart’s clinic is at capacity, regularly turning people away.

Tasmania

NASA Coupled Ion Neutral Dynamic Investigation (CINDI) mission satellite in orbit around Earth. Picture: NASA

Inside the satellite set to unlock unprecedented access to Antarctic

NASA is working on a satellite set to offer unprecedented access to mapping Antarctica’s ice sheets and more. Two Tasmanians have been offered a rare opportunity.

Tasmania

Scott Glynn has spent years planning to capture this spectacular shot of the Aurora Australis over Hobart. Picture: Scott Glynn

Last chance to see stunning Aurora Australis in Tassie

Tasmanian stargazers have marvelled over the Aurora Australis, – including Scott Glynn who has been planning this shot for years. And you might have one last shot to see the incredible skies.

News

Grant West of Blackmans Bay who has been the recipient of a kidney transplant. Picture: Chris Kidd

How early detection of kidney disease is lifesaving

A university study has found chronic kidney disease is affecting more Tasmanian lives than ever. Here’s why >>

Tasmania

Drone footage captures the Cape Grim Baseline Air Pollution Station at kennaook/Cape Grim. Picture: Bureau of Meteorology

Pure air in Tassie’s remote NW leading to scientific breakthroughs

On the tip of Tasmania is a research station pioneering in atmospheric science. A new international campaign will change the way we see some of the world’s most unique clouds.

VIDEOTasmania

Strictly Editorial use only - Once only - No archive - No salesA drone is used to take photo-measurements of an Antarctic blue whale. Picture: Charlotte Boyd/Australian Antarctic Division

Antarctic blue whale songs lead AAD to hopeful discovery

Nearly two decades of listening to the songs of the world’s critically endangered and largest animal has led to a groundbreaking discovery. Listen to the whale song.

Tasmania

Could you be Tassie’s next top model?

Could you be Tassie’s next top model? The Tasmanian Fashion Festival is holding an open casting call for models in Hobart and Launceston. Details >>

Tasmania

A giant tree, believed to be hundreds of years old and known to be a breeding ground for the endangered Swift Parrot has been burnt during logging burns according to the Bob Brown Foundation. Picture: Bob Brown Foundation

Giant tree, home to the Swift Parrot, burnt in logging burns

A giant tree, believed to a home for endangered wildlife has been burnt during logging burns according to the Bob Brown Foundation. See the pictures.

Politics

Doctor Rebecca Bradfield Principal Research Fellow, Tasmania Law Reform Institute and Adjunct Associate Professor Terese Henning, School of Law UTAS. Launch of the Tasmania Law Reform Institute research paper A Charter of Human Rights for Tasmania. Picture: Nikki Davis-Jones

‘How many more times do we need to hear this before we act?’

Tasmania is yet to introduce a Human Rights Act nearly two decades since a recommendation to do so — now, experts say more needs to be done. What the latest report reveals >>

Tasmania

The RSV Nuyina in Hobart for maintenance work. Picture: City of Hobart

Refuelling options for Nuyina put on backburner

Refuelling options for the Australian Antarctic Division’s $528m icebreaker RSV Nuyina remain unknown, even after a feasibility study. Here’s why >>

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