Criminal lawyers in crisis: burnout and low pay forcing exits

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1. Burnout and low pay: inside the crisis driving criminal lawyers to quit

   Criminal lawyers across Tasmania are facing a crisis driven by burnout and low pay, with one legal professional saying 'everyone is run off their feet'.

   examiner.com.au

2. 'They can do it': new rural doctor head hopes to inspire more on same path

   The new head of rural doctor recruitment is hoping to inspire more professionals into the field, saying 'I want other women to feel as confident in themselves as I do'.

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3. The people, the crashes, the lives saved: Daryl reflects on 50 year career

   After a 50-year career, Daryl has reflected on a lifetime of work, describing it as 'really quite a long but awesome career'.

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