Disney and Virgin liners add to bumper visits to Tassie cities
Two new cruise liners are set to dock in Tasmania this season, with Virgin Voyages and Disney Cruise Line bringing flocks of tourists to port towns Hobart and Burnie.
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RACT: Shop around before filling up at bowser
With petrol and diesel prices in Tasmanian currently tracking northward, the RACT has advised motorists to shop around when filling up at the bowser. Are you paying too much at your local?
Untapped gold mine: Stadium will rival MONA, rake in billions
An explosive report on the economic benefits of the Mac Pt Stadium says it would be a gold mine and rival MONA as a landmark attraction. Read why it’s going to make waves for the ‘no’ camp.
Insta-fail: Premier apologises following social media blunder
The Premier has issued an apology after a social media post on his Instagram account was slammed by Australia’s peak disability rights organisation. LATEST
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‘I’m shaking!’: Mystery lotto winner’s sweet surprise
More than 48 hours later, following numerous attempts to track down Tasmania’s mystery lotto winner, the lucky local has been named. THE WINNER >>
‘Wake-up call’: Cause of Dynnyrne blaze revealed
The Mt Nelson/ Dynnyrne bushfire area was able to be quickly contained thanks to the learnings from the Dunalley inferno – but a bushfire expert says Tasmanians have a bigger part to play in preventing such incidents. LATEST >>
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Looking for a great value offer? New Mercury subscribers can get full digital access plus the paper home delivered every weekend for less than a latte. Here’s how.
Dirt cheap rentals and properties in Tasmania
From one-bedroom iron shacks to ‘repulsive’ rusty dorms with shared bathrooms, the Mercury has tracked down the cheapest properties out there. FULL LIST >>
‘Beautiful’ mainland sea snake washes up on Tassie beach
A sea snake aptly named “Lucky” has survived a turbulent trip from the mainland, washing up on a popular Tassie beach. SEE PICTURES >>
Lobster catch cap rocks the boat
The government is looking to rejuvenate “poor” lobster stocks along the East Coast, but a peak body has shared concern over the looming commercial fishing quota restrictions.
Shuttered Tassie oyster hatchery revealed as new whisky distillery
Taking their cue from some of Scotland’s leading distillers, a Tasmanian family is set to launch a new “maritime” whisky on the island’s east coast.
Injured rock climber rescued from iconic climb
An injured rock climber has been rescued from one of Tasmania’s most infamous climbing routes. LATEST >>
The secrets behind Tassie’s pub barons
The faces behind the state’s most iconic pubs have unveiled their secrets to pouring beers mid-pandemic and their exciting plans for 2022. MEET THE PUBLICANS >>
NAMED: Tassie’s nightclub brawlers, bashers and shooters
From a powerlifter who fired a rifle inside a venue to a jawbreaking bashing in Hobart – Tasmania’s clubs are no stranger to violence. FULL LIST OF CRIMES >>
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