Launceston flood risk report, Spirit fares, and courts in today's briefing

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1. 'A devastating effect': What happens when an inland city inevitably floods

   A new report will examine how Launceston could survive when it inevitably floods, with inland cities facing a potentially devastating effect.

   examiner.com.au

2. Shortfall: why Spirit travellers are still paying more for their journey

   Spirit of Tasmania travellers are still paying a passenger fare levy on top of their journey, and there is an update on when it might be lifted.

   examiner.com.au

3. Cop wins four-hour overtime fight after tribunal rules against police chief

   A regional police officer has won a four-hour overtime fight after an industrial tribunal ruled against the police chief, with the officer awarded pay.

   theadvocate.com.au

4. Masseur sentenced over sex assault on client during 'Lomi Lomi' massage

   A masseur has been sentenced over a sex assault on a client during a Lomi Lomi massage, with a judge raising concern about his lack of remorse as an appeal is lodged.

   theadvocate.com.au

5. 'Father figure' sex offender to be re-tried after appeal quashes conviction

   A 'father figure' sex offender will be re-tried after an appeal quashed his conviction, with judges agreeing the prosecutor's summation to the jury was unfair.

   theadvocate.com.au

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