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Hobart’s deputy lord mayor, Dr. Zelinda Sherlock, is at the center of a bizarre political storm after CCTV caught her allegedly taking snacks and drinks from council lounges — a saga that’s spiraled into multiple investigations, public apologies, and now a council decision to send the case back to police and the director of local government for further review. Despite Tasmania Police previously finding no evidence of theft and independent legal advice clearing her, tensions remain as some council members call for her resignation. Sherlock maintains it was a misunderstanding, has donated to charity in lieu of reimbursement, and vows to continue serving the community — but the controversy shows no signs of cooling.

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