Inside Hobart council's 'snack saga' and why the police are involved
Inside Hobart council's 'snack saga' and why the police are involvedBy Scout Wallen and Sophie JaggersTopic:Local GovernmentPosted Mon 27 Jul 2026 at 6:55amMon 27 Jul 2026 at 6:55amMon 27 Jul 2026 at 6:55amZelinda Sherlock is under fire for taking home snacks and drinks from…
- ▪Inside Hobart council's 'snack saga' and why the police are involvedBy Scout Wallen and Sophie JaggersTopic:Local GovernmentPosted Mon 27 Jul 2026 at 6:55amMon 27 Jul 2026 at 6:55amMon 27 Jul 2026 at 6:55amZelinda Sherlock is under fire for
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Inside Hobart council's 'snack saga' and why the police are involvedBy Scout Wallen and Sophie JaggersTopic:Local GovernmentPosted Mon 27 Jul 2026 at 6:55amMon 27 Jul 2026 at 6:55amMon 27 Jul 2026 at 6:55amZelinda Sherlock is under fire for taking home snacks and drinks from Hobart's Town Hall. (ABC News: Kate Nickels)In short:Hobart Deputy Mayor Zelinda Sherlock has admitted to and apologised for taking snacks and drinks from a council lounge over several years, but some of her fellow councillors won't let it die.A motion has been tabled calling on Acting Director of Local Government Luke Gregory to investigate, but he says that's unnecessary as his office is already aware of the matter.What's next?The motion will be debated in closed council…
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