School principal jailed for abuse; RSL crisis deepens

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1. Former Tasmanian school principal jailed for abusing 16-year-old girl

   A former Tasmanian school principal has been jailed for abusing a 16-year-old girl. Justice Robert Pearce said Sykes should have protected the girl.

   examiner.com.au

2. Man's crimes 'too serious' for anything but jail after raping two teenagers

   A man has been sentenced to jail for raping two teenagers, with the judge noting that consent had not been given.

   examiner.com.au

3. Why health experts are worried this highly toxic drug has reached Tasmania

   Health experts are warning that a highly toxic drug has reached Tasmania, with one expert saying it was 'probable' the drug was across the state.

   examiner.com.au

4. Another RSL in danger of folding unless committee members can be found

   Another RSL is in danger of folding unless committee members can be found, following a similar crisis on the West Coast.

   theadvocate.com.au

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