Long-delayed ferry finally home, plus what's on in winter

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1. Spirits high after the first of long-delayed ferries finally comes home

   Spirits are high after the first of the long-delayed ferries finally arrived home, with the milestone described as marking 'dawn of a new era for tourism'.

   theadvocate.com.au

2. Out with scooters, in with bikes? Launceston explores shared e-bike deal

   Launceston is exploring a shared e-bike deal to replace its scooter scheme, though some mainland councils warn e-bikes can pose clutter problems.

   examiner.com.au

3. Teenager to face court for alleged arson that led to six-figure damage bill

   A teenager is set to face court over an alleged arson that left a six-figure damage bill, after extensive fire and smoke damage was reported throughout the property.

   theadvocate.com.au

4. Dangerous driver heading to court after being caught twice in one night

   A dangerous driver is heading to court after being caught twice in one night, having tried again even after police already caught him once.

   theadvocate.com.au

5. It 'erodes your personality': His smile faded but his fight didn't

   A story of resilience as one man shares how his smile faded but his fight didn't, saying: 'You can't run away from it. You got to learn to live with it.'

   examiner.com.au

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