Council denies Launceston Cup cash; booze delivery cap push

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1. Council makes 'exceptionally difficult' call to deny Launceston Cup funding

   A council has made an 'exceptionally difficult' call to deny funding for the Launceston Cup, with one member saying 'I can't believe that we don't have a higher score'.

   examiner.com.au

2. Do you want a late-night drink? Booze delivery limits urged to curb abuse

   Groups are calling for limits on late-night alcohol delivery runs to curb abuse and help prevent family violence.

   theadvocate.com.au

3. RSPCA welcomes new regulations, but the fight to ban puppy farms isn't over

   RSPCA has welcomed new regulations but says the fight to ban puppy farms is not over, warning 'without them, we are always going to be cleaning up after the fact'.

   examiner.com.au

4. The 'shoe-string' budget behind a strategic plan made with three types of AI

   A regional council has built a strategic plan on a 'shoestring' budget using three types of AI, raising questions about whether this is the future of how regional councils operate.

   examiner.com.au

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