More mayoral election results from around Victoria
Third consecutive term for mayor and deputy of Corangamite
Moyne Shire elects new mayor and deputy
New leadership team at Macedon Ranges
Report: “Serious shake-up” coming for NZ local government
New silo artwork completed in West Wimmera
LGNSW invites EOIs for Boundaries Commission appointments
Wangaratta/Indigo family day care service to close
Demanding mosquito season ahead – City of Mandurah report
Town of Port Hedland sued by former councillor
Wimmera Southern Mallee Alliance comes together for state election advocacy
Muswellbrook Shire offers support after loss of century old hall to fire
Hobart/Glenorchy amalgamation proposal deferred to elector poll
Motion to overturn City of Melbourne injecting room support
VIC: Rounding out today’s Victorian council mayoral elections:
Brimbank Council has elected Virginia Tachos as mayor, with Maria Kerr to serve as deputy.
Wangaratta Rural City Council has re-elected Irene Grant for another year as mayor, with Harvey Benton elected as deputy mayor.
At Alpine Shire, the council has opted for a change, electing Gareth Graham as mayor. Sarah Nicholas steps back from mayor to deputy mayor, after unsuccessfully seeking another term as mayor.
Indigo Shire Councilb has re-elected Cr Jane Dowsley as deputy mayor for the next 12 months, alongside Cr Sophie Price who is midway through a 2 year term as mayor.
and at Mansfield Shire Council, the leadership team has been maintained with the re-election of Cr Steve Rabie as mayor, and Cr James Tehan as deputy mayor. They were the only nominations for their respective roles.
VIC: Alpine Shire Council has a new mayor, electing Cr Gareth Graham to the position tonight.
Cr Graham succeeds Cr Sarah Nicholas, who was nominated for mayor, but was ultimately elected deputy mayor for the next 12 months.
VIC: Cr Kate Makin and Cr Laurie Hickey have been re-elected as mayor and deputy mayor of Corangamite Shire Council this afternoon.
It marks three consecutive years in the roles for both councillors.
Cr Geraldine Conheady was nominated for both roles which were decided by a 4-3 vote.
VIC: Cr Jordan Lockett has been elected the new mayor of Moyne Shire Council this afternoon.
Cr Lockett was deputy mayor last year.
He is joined in the leadership team by Cr Myra Murrihy, who was elected deputy mayor.
There were two nominations for each position, with Cr Jim Doukas unsuccessfully contesting both.
VIC: Macedon Ranges Shire Council has a new leadership team, with the election today of Cr Kate Kendall as mayor, and Cr Cassy Borthwick as deputy mayor.
Cr Kendall has been the Acting Mayor since earlier this month, after Cr Dom Bonnano stepped aside having admitted to speeding in the mayoral vehicle, with a blood alcohol limit above the legal limit.
NZ: The New Zealand Government is expected to announce sweeping local government reforms today that will dissolve regional councils, according to The Post.
It follows comments by Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on Sunday that a “serious shake-up” is coming for local government.
Sources say the first steps could begin within the current three-year council term, with a panel of regional mayors potentially taking over.
Concerns are mounting about what will happen to environmental protection, public transport, and regional assets like ports.
Green and Te Pāti Māori politicians warn the reforms could strip away local input and weaken environmental oversight at a critical time.
VIC: A new silo art installation at Serviceton in Victoria’s West Wimmera has been completed by Adelaide artist Jack Fran.
The mural depicts the South Australia-Victoria border dispute and features historical surveyors Henry Wade and Edward White.
Council CEO David Bezuidenhout said the artwork reflected the town’s strong sense of identity and pride.
The artwork joins existing painted silos at Kaniva and Goroke, strengthening the region as a destination for art enthusiasts and tourists.
NSW: LGNSW is seeking expressions of interest from councillors for appointment to the NSW Local Government Boundaries Commission, an independent body that examines matters related to local government area boundaries.
Two commissioners will be selected from a panel of eight nominees submitted by LGNSW, with appointments typically lasting five years and offering $25,000 annual remuneration.
EOIs close on Wednesday, 3rd December at 5pm.
VIC: The Rural City of Wangaratta will shut down its North East Family Day Care Service from January 1st.
The Council said the closure follows years of declining educator numbers that left the scheme running at a significant financial loss.
Eight educators and around 40 families across Wangaratta and Indigo Shire will be affected.
The Council is working with another provider to help families and educators transition to alternative care arrangements.
WA: The Peel region experienced exceptionally high mosquito numbers in 2025 due to intense tidal inundations, the worst since 2022, according to a report to the City of Mandurah council this week.
PerthNow reported that Ross River virus cases jumped to 71 in the Peel region, up from 55 the previous season, with 365 cases statewide.
Local governments and the Department of Health have injected an extra $200,000 into mosquito management, but the program was still overspent by nearly $15,000.
Experts warn 2026 will bring another demanding breeding season following one of the wettest winters in years.
WA: Former Town of Port Hedland councillor Telona Pitt is reportedly suing the Town and some former council colleagues, alleging a conspiracy to unlawfully remove her from office.
Under the heading “Council Chaos Continues”, the NorthWest Telegraph reported that Ms Pitt is seeking damages for severe emotional distress.
No official comment yet from the council, which is due to meet tomorrow, with the appointment of an Acting CEO on its agenda.
VIC: Six Wimmera and southern Mallee councils have united to form a new regional alliance.
The Wimmera Southern Mallee Alliance brings together Buloke, Hindmarsh, Horsham, Northern Grampians, West Wimmera, and Yarriambiack councils.
These small-rate-base councils manage large asset bases and remote communities, increasingly hosting major state and federal projects.
The Alliance aims to deliver a united voice on critical issues including housing, transport, workforce development, and community wellbeing.
Ahead of a state election year, they’re calling on government to recognise their distinct challenges and ensure lasting positive outcomes for the region.
NSW: Muswellbrook Shire Council says the loss of the Wybong Hall to fire is heartbreaking for the local community.
The hall, considered the heart of the Wybong community for more than a century, was destroyed in a blaze on Monday morning.
Fire and Rescue NSW said the fire had been burning for some time before being reported.
The old hall was completely destroyed and an adjacent new hall was also extensively damaged and described as “largely a loss”.
In a statement, the council said the loss is felt widely in the community, and that it had reached out to the Wybong Hall Committee to offer full support.
The council said it will continue to stand with the Wybong community as the situation becomes clearer.
TAS: Hobart City Council has voted to delay amalgamation talks with neighbouring Glenorchy, opting instead for an elector poll at the next local government election.
Alderman Marti Zucco’s proposal to create a merged “Council of Clark” was amended by councillors who want ratepayers to decide first, according to Pulse Tasmania.
An evidence-based report examining the merger’s implications will be commissioned before any vote takes place.
Zucco criticised the decision as “delaying the inevitable” and a “massive failure of leadership”.
VIC: Councillor Phil Le Liu will tonight move to formally overturn Melbourne City Council’s support for a supervised injecting facility in the CBD.
CBD News reported that the motion declares such a facility is not supported due to potential impacts on safety and amenity.
It comes after the state government abandoned plans for a CBD injecting room last year, citing an inability to find a suitable location.
Council previously voted seven to four in favour of the facility in 2021, backed by evidence it would save lives.