Dance sensation Lily Cornish set to wow on stage and screen
On TV screens and stages around the world, Tasmanian professional ballroom dancer Lily Cornish will dance her heart out in 2024, including a gig in Hobart. WHERE TO SEE HER >>
In Depth
‘I wish I had the cancer instead of her’: Li Cunxin on wife Mary’s health battle
After stepping away from Queensland Ballet 12 months ago, former director Li Cunxin, with wife Mary, has opened up about the private health battles they’ve been facing behind the scenes.
Why this Tassie painter is rated as one of the country’s top artists
Having spent much of her life at sea, painter Michaye Boulter finds it essential to take regular trips to immerse herself in nature. And her latest show – Atmospheres – is a perfect example of how the natural world still fuels her creativity, writes Linda Smith
Meet the Aussie movie star you’ve never seen before
Teachers frowned upon his unusual career aspirations but this Aussie defied the odds.
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Shapeshifters: Inside the fascinating world of jellyfish
A world-leading Tassie jellyfish expert overcame self-doubt, depression, homelessness and an autism diagnosis to make impressive scientific discoveries and publish a spectacular new book. HER STORY >>
Free and family-friendly Dark Mofo fun
It’s not just the adults who are catered for in Tassie’s favourite winter festival … there’s plenty on offer for all the family. Here’s our pick of the best free + family-friendly events >>
‘I got teary’: The moment Leigh Carmichael knew Dark Mofo would be a hit
Outgoing Dark Mofo creative director Leigh Carmichael has recalled the emotional moment he realised the festival was a winner, as he prepares to say farewell after a decade in the role. HIS TOP MOMENTS LISTED >
Without a trace: Mother’s pain after ‘baby girl’ vanishes
The mother of 14-year-old Tasmanian girl Shyanne-Lee Tatnell – who vanished over a month ago – has opened up on her pain and suffering for the first time.
Q&A: Experts reveal way to Tassie’s sustainable future
The Mercury played host to Future Tasmania earlier this year, a two-week editorial campaign followed by an event at Wrest Point casino. Here is the ultimate Q&A from the event >>
Stadium has ‘transformative’ power to be new MONA
Simon Bevilacqua has revealed what he really makes of the mixed-use stadium at Hobart’s Macquarie Point, saying the project is part of a much bigger cultural vision than we all realise.
Cover-up claim as new recording casts doubt over teen suicide finding
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 >
Deadloch: Tassie’s starring role in new global crime drama
“Tasmania was a really obvious fit for us”: How two comedians immersed themselves in Tasmania’s landscape to find inspiration for hot new TV series Deadloch. HOW TO WATCH>>
A luxury Tassie hideaway adding glam to glamping
It’s hard to believe a luxury adults-only glamping retreat – complete with an Instagram-worthy outdoor bath and a stunning view – is only a 25-minute drive from Hobart. TAKE A TOUR >>
How RFK Jr wants to make America democratic again
Fifty years after his uncle and father were assassinated, Robert F. Kennedy Jr has thrown himself into the line of fire to drag America out of a Trump-Biden “catastrophe”.
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