The Mercury

The Mercury

Latest Hobart & Tasmania News

24 ratings
62 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • May 10, 2016
  • September 10, 2026

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Stay informed with breaking news and in-depth stories from award-winning journalists. Personalize your news feed, receive custom alerts, and access the digital replica of today's newspaper. Explore podcasts and enjoy trusted local perspectives.

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Digital newspaper replica
Journalist and topic following
Podcast discovery
Customizable notifications
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What users say

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What's New in The Mercury

9.15.9

September 10, 2026

Bug fixes and performance improvements

User reviews

Zoom not functional

I can no longer zoom with the new version

The Mercury, not in touch with other The Mercury apps.

Using the same app on my iPhone does not equate with use on my iPad.
Whilst the iPad does let me online for comments on various topics, the app on my iPhone says I am not a member and when I do try and change that I am told I am a member!
I am still not able to comment or respond to articles.

Poor coverage

The homepage of the digital edition is more like a wellness gossip column rather than a newspaper. Stories about world issues, important national and local issues are given low priority or absent. Fortunately we can download the paper edition, do online puzzles, share stories from the daily paper and print out material. The digital edition has no attraction compared to other newspaper and news apps. Almost not worth paying a subscription.
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Never works properly

Latest update just displays pop up ad about recipes that you can’t get rid of. No point subscribing if I can’t read anything!

Purge cache needed.

My iPad mini 6 says the mercury app has over 7 gig of documents and data. That must mean everything I have ever read has been saved.

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

60 issues

Zoom not functional

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App not in touch with other apps

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Cannot comment or respond

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Latest update displays unremovable ads

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App has over 7GB of documents and data

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App takes audio, stops streaming

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Cannot go back to main screen

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App freezes when clicking on a story

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Blank white page locks up iPad

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App crashes on some stories

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Comments failed to load

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Comments disappear when clicking article

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Loading problems are common

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Ads presented within articles

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Ad for Jetstar headlined as news

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Does not remember page position

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App is very slow to load

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Cannot open next day edition without restart

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Online version not available until late

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Resolution is very poor

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Today's paper option has major fault

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App won't open, closes after seconds

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No access to previous issues

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No exit from supplementary adverts

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Navigation bars take up screen space

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Tapping is unintuitive

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Double tap to zoom is problematic

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Image resolution is low

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Cannot access the Mercury

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iPad stuck on previous day's edition

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Clipping tool has disappeared

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Navigation arrows take up screen space

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Low resolution pictures

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Zoom does not work as expected

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Photos are of poor quality

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Pinch and expand needed to read articles

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Cannot download papers, server problem

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Server error on other devices

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Error (0) when server is down

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Advert over mid-page spread

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No digital Mercury available

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App is not working

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Impossible to cancel subscription

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App is a scam

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Subscription scam, auto-charged

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No search engine

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Login & password wiped after updates

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Crossword is unusable on iPad

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App hangs on opening after iOS update

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App took 2GB of mobile data in an hour

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App crashing constantly

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App crashes and takes forever to reload

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Cannot login due to '+' in email

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App keeps crashing

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App is useless, constantly crashing

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App crashes after downloading paper

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App refuses to load, shuts down

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Keeps saying downloading but disappears

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Puts up an edition that is days old

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App is a dud, fails to load

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Requested Features

50 requests

Fix zoom functionality

Feature

Sync app usage between devices

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Improve coverage of world/national issues

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Get rid of intrusive ads

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Allow commenting and responding

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Purge cache to free up space

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Prevent app from taking audio

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Allow return to main screen

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Improve page loading times

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Make giant crossword available online

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Allow access to all games with subscription

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Improve resolution and detail

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Remember page position when leaving app

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Improve formatting

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Improve loading speed

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Fix comments section loading

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Fix pending comments publishing

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Stop ads from interrupting articles

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Fix app freezing on stories

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Fix blank white pages on stories

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Update homepage photos

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Fix app crashes on some stories

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Make comments section functional

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Improve user interface for tablets

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Improve resolution of cartoons

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Restore clipping tool

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Allow full screen view

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Improve navigation

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Improve zooming functionality

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Improve image resolution

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Allow access to previous issues

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Provide exit from supplementary adverts

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Fix navigation bars taking up screen space

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Make tapping intuitive

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Fix double tap to zoom behavior

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Allow printing of crossword at usable scale

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Fix 2-page view and advertising intrusions

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Ensure articles are confined to one page

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Fix app compatibility with older devices

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Make crossword usable on iPad

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Fix excessive mobile data usage

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Allow login with '+' in email address

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Implement a search engine

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Prevent login/password wiping after updates

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Fix app hanging on opening

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Fix server errors

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Improve editing and advert placement

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Make digital edition available earlier

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Fix subscription cancellation process

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Stop auto-charging without consent

Feature

FAQ

What kind of news does this app provide?

This app delivers the latest news and biggest stories from award-winning journalists, covering Tasmania, Australia, and global events. It offers trusted local perspectives and a breadth of content, including breaking news, sports, entertainment, business, and lifestyle updates.

How can I personalize my news experience?

You can personalize your news feed by setting your local news area, following specific journalists and topics, and selecting your favorite sporting codes and teams. These customized preferences will appear on your home screen for easy access to what matters most to you.

Is the app free to download and use?

The app is free to download. However, to gain full access to all content and features, including subscriber-only stories and the digital newspaper replica, a paid subscription is required. Existing members can log in with their credentials.

What devices is this app compatible with?

The app is designed for mobile and tablet devices. You can read the paper on the go with the digital replica of today's newspaper, accessible anytime, anywhere on your device.

Can I read the newspaper digitally?

Yes, you can read the digital replica of today's newspaper directly on your device. This feature allows you to access the paper as it's printed, anytime and anywhere, providing a convenient way to stay updated with the day's publication.