Today’s headlines, weather and court lists

We have compiled everything you need to know to start your day.Here’s your morning briefing of today’s top stories, overnight news, today’s weather and court lists.TODAY’S TOP STORIESSneak peek: Casino bets big in multimillion-dollar makeoverA major refurbishment of Hobart’s Wrest Point Casino has been unveiled less than two weeks before state borders reopen to two key tourist markets. EXCLUSIVE PICTURES >>Salamanca stallholders push for Boxing Day marketWith Christmas Day falling on a Saturday, Salamanca Market stallholders are pleading with council to allow the event to go ahead on Boxing Day. HOW YOU CAN HELP MAKE IT HAPPEN >>Lifesavers suit up for busy beach patrol seasonDespite Covid-19 restrictions, there was a 20 per cent increase in drowning deaths in Australia in 2020-21, and one Tasmanian has already had a lucky escape this surf season.Need for speed on Wild West mountain bike trailsA soon-to-be-launched mountain bike trail network down a mountain on the state’s rugged West Coast will offer some of the biggest descents in the world.Covid vaccines tossed as Aussies turned away for early booster jabsDoctors are tossing unused Pfizer vaccines instead of giving them as early booster shots because of government red tape.READ TODAY’S PAPERClick here to read the digital edition of the Mercury newspaper – just as it was printed.CARTOONCOVID-19 TOOLSCOVID-19 Stats - Horizontal with Lazy LoadNational - 2021 - Covid Vaccination StatsNED-4476-Australia-Vaccinations-by-LGANED-4409-How-to-get-proof-of-vaccinationLETTER OF THE DAYCulture issues always come from the topTHE abuse of power is still rampant in politics, with the ongoing claims of sexual abuse and bullying occurring in federal parliament.With all the good work being done across communities and workplaces to address sexual abuse and workplace bullying, it’s simply disgusting and unacceptable that the very institution we expect to set the tone and lead the way for the entire country fails to deliver, and spectacularly so.The reality is the culture of any organisation stems from the leadership, and those at the very top have the responsibility to ensure such behaviours have no place in any Australian workplace.Now, the Prime Minister and senior ministers may claim ignorance or shift blame and responsibility, but they are the individuals charged with the authority to ensure the safety for all people across all workplaces, and if you are unable to police it, or you choose to ignore it, then packing your bags may be on the agenda, you are not the type of leadership we want or deserve.I have only one vote, but one of many.Vyv Alomes, Dodges FerryTODAY’S WEATHER:TODAY’S COURT AND BUSINESS LIQUIDATION LISTS:Click here for today’s list of people appearing in Tasmania’s Magistrates Courts and business closures.Mercury digital subscription factbox