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Hobart could be about to elect its first all-male council since the 1950s

Jessica Moran · ABC News (AU)

Published 29 Oct 2026, 1:16 pm·1 h ago·1 min read

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Counting continues for Tasmania's local government positions, with some mayor positions known while others remain hotly contested.

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