Council weighs $427K cuts as rate rise questioned

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1. Council to cut $427K from projects and services if 40% rate rise is reversed

   The council would cut $427K from projects and services if the 40% rate rise is reversed, with the current budget already operating at a $2.238 million loss.

   examiner.com.au

2. It's spreading: dead birds found at two more locations in North-West

   Dead birds have been found at two more locations in the North-West, though no detections have yet been reported in Tasmanian poultry according to NRE.

   examiner.com.au

3. Salvos slashes opening hours, impacting services for people in crisis

   The Salvos has slashed its opening hours, and Roderick Brown said the reduced hours impact crisis response for people in need.

   examiner.com.au

4. Driver allegedly fled police in a work car, blew 0.091, while needing interlock

   A driver allegedly fled police in a work car while blowing 0.091 and needing an interlock, with a three-hour police operation uncovering multiple offences.

   examiner.com.au

5. Aged care bed swapped for jail cell as justice catches up with elderly dad

   An 89-year-old has been remanded in custody for sentencing after an aged care bed was swapped for a jail cell as justice catches up with an elderly dad.

   theadvocate.com.au

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