CBD bus stop violence fears, big housing backing, $400k council bill

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1. 'Extreme violence' at Launceston CBD bus stop leaves business owners in fear

   Extreme violence at a Launceston CBD bus stop has left business owners in fear for their customers' safety, with one saying 'I don't feel like our customers would feel safe out there.'

   examiner.com.au

2. New housing to mean a vibrant city and less barriers for students like Ty

   A revamp of a famed former motel has secured multimillion-dollar support, billed as delivering new housing for a vibrant city and fewer barriers for students like Ty.

   theadvocate.com.au

3. Ratepayers foot $400k bill to deal with "internal" council matters

   Ratepayers are footing a $400,000 bill to deal with 'internal' council matters, with the total expected to grow as final costs are yet to be included.

   examiner.com.au

4. Addresses, licences leaked as building services company suffers data breach

   Addresses and driver's licences were leaked in a data breach at a building services company, with the Tasmanian government saying it is working with the firm.

   examiner.com.au

5. Investigators charge teenager with 39 offences across two Northern suburbs

   Investigators have charged a teenager with 39 offences across two Northern suburbs in a crime spree involving stolen cars and burglaries.

   examiner.com.au

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