Launceston Cup funding at risk on 200th anniversary

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1. Launceston Cup risks losing funding as organisers celebrate 200th anniversary

   Organisers of the Launceston Cup say the iconic race risks losing its funding as they celebrate its 200th anniversary, with one organiser saying 'I'm genuinely shocked and deeply disappointed.'

   examiner.com.au

2. 'Nasty episode': man who stabbed hospital staff with nail scissors in court

   A man who stabbed hospital staff with nail scissors has appeared in court, with the magistrate describing the wounds as 'relatively superficial' while the incident was labelled a 'nasty episode.'

   examiner.com.au

3. Woman accused of sending her ex poisoned coffees cries while facing court

   A woman accused of sending her ex poisoned coffees cried while facing court, and was remanded in custody after appearing on Saturday.

   examiner.com.au

4. The key pressure points for your council in the countdown to the elections

   Ahead of local government elections, council rates hikes are a hot topic but not the only pressure point facing councils across Tasmania.

   theadvocate.com.au

5. Penguin habitat expands as 'precautionary' actions taken to protect colony

   Penguin habitat is expanding as 'precautionary' actions are taken to protect the colony, although bird flu concerns cast a shadow over the conservation milestone.

   theadvocate.com.au

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