Housing crisis fallout and a bike-riding knife suspect head to court

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1. 'I've wasted three years': how Tassie's housing crisis leaves locals behind

   The Examiner and Advocate report on how Tassie's housing crisis is leaving locals behind, with one story exploring 'I've wasted three years' and what's really behind rising rent prices and who is to blame.

   theadvocate.com.au

2. Man who allegedly rode motorbike through CBD with knife to face sentencing

   A 19-year-old man who allegedly rode a motorbike through the CBD with a knife has been committed to the Supreme Court to face sentencing.

   examiner.com.au

3. Man charged after stolen defibrillator recovered from berry farm burglary

   A man has been charged after a stolen defibrillator was recovered from a berry farm burglary, with alleged thieves described as brazen and confident.

   examiner.com.au

4. Mayoral candidate has trailer signs removed, saying it's unfair to newcomers

   A mayoral candidate had trailer signs removed, saying it's unfair to newcomers and arguing, 'It's not like I'm erecting them in the middle of City Park.'

   examiner.com.au

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