# Hobart: Hobart's darkest festival returns after a decade, drawing thousands | June 16

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Podcast: [Hobart News Today | 2 Min | The Local Wire](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hobart-news-today-2-min-the-local-wire-7764369)
Published: 2026-06-15T20:07:00+00:00
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Hobart's annual dark festival returns after a 10-year break with over 15,000 expected visitors, while Tasmania's first rostered player Taylor Mole signs with the Jewels. The city also honors loved ones with community tributes and faces concerns over the potential cancellation of the Skylands project.

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