Beloved Sunrise weatherman Sam ‘Mac’ McMillan and his trusty TV crew made an impromptu visit to the Hobart waterfront early Wednesday morning, bringing a ‘taste’ of Tasmania to national viewers. What he said about Tasmania.
A new documentary has paid tribute to a Tassie teacher credited for developing an ‘amazing culture’ and his lasting impact after dying from cancer six years ago. Watch >>
Exam stress turns into joy for talented Hobart students who celebrate being among the nation’s best ranked in their end-of-year results. See the full list of Tasmania’s 102 best ATAR achievers.
Skipper Noah Pennicott was devastated when he discovered a dead juvenile pilot whale ‘no bigger than a dolphin’ in East Coast waters before a mass stranding on Bryans Beach the following day.
The results are in. The Mercury has revealed the full round up of Tasmania’s richest and poorest schools, with the state’s most cashed-up institution raking in more than $158m in five years. INTERACTIVE LIST >
Once found on nearly every Hobart street corner, many old English-style pubs are now just a fond memory, writes Charles Wooley
A Tasmanian motorsports legend has purchased a shuttered East Coast tourism icon, swayed by the “emotional” bond he feels with it from his childhood. He’s now looking for the perfect partner.
One of the senior policemen who oversaw Eden Westbrook’s death investigation subsequently died by suicide amid allegations he was a notorious paedophile.
New evidence has come to light that could prove a 15-year-old St Helens girl did not die by suicide – as long held by Tasmanian authorities – but in fact was murdered. VIDEO >
Two friends of a Northern Midlands man shot to death has told a murder trial they both heard the deceased say he was giving his ex-wife’s hunting run a wide berth over fears he would be shot.
The murder trial of a Tasmanian couple alleged to have shot their ex son-in-law four times is underway. The Crown says the killing came in the wake of an atmosphere of resentment. UPDATED >
A Buckland community group managed to save their local church last year and now they have new plans for the historic structure. WHAT IT COULD BE USED FOR >>
A growing number of Tassie families are discovering the joy of caravanning, with caravan sales soaring post-Covid as many turn away from shack ownership in favour of a luxury holiday on wheels. THEIR STORIES >>
A Tasmanian chef committed 45 offences, including violence and dishonesty, over a year-long period after the loss of his job led to a drug and grog-fuelled life on the streets. STORY >>
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