Hobart: Quick Facts

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Nov. 13, 2026

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Hobart's new lord mayor pledges to 'turn the ship around' • Nov. 9, 2026, 1:21 PM ET (ABC News (Australia))

How can someone be voted as deputy mayor, but not make it on council? Electoral commissioner explains - ABC listen • Nov. 2, 2026, 12:53 AM ET (ABC News (Australia))

Charles Wooley elected Hobart's next lord mayor • Oct. 28, 2026, 10:16 PM ET (ABC News (Australia))

Ex-60 Minutes reporter frontrunner for Hobart mayor as council election vote count continues • Oct. 28, 2026, 2:19 AM ET (ABC News (Australia))

Loyal back to reclaim Sydney to Hobart record • Oct. 27, 2026, 5:15 AM ET (ABC News (Australia))

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