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Moonee Valley City Council has elected Cr Fran Cosgriff as its new mayor, after a two way contest with Cr Hamish Jones. The vote was five-to-four.

Cr Ava Adams was elected Deputy Mayor in a contest with Cr Hamish Jones. Again, by five votes to four.

Cr Cosgriff previously served as deputy mayor in 2024/25, while Cr Adams was mayor during that same term.

Watch the meeting here

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Campaspe Shire Council has a new leader, with Councillor Jessica Mitchell elected as mayor for a 12-month term. Councillor Daniel Mackrell was elected as deputy mayor, after having served as mayor for two terms.

Cr Mitchell previously served as deputy mayor in 2024/25.

Watch the meeting here

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At a meeting on October 27, Southern Grampians Shire Council re-elected Councillor Dennis Heslin unopposed as Mayor for the 2026/27 term, with Councillor Jayne Manning stepping in as Deputy Mayor.

It is a third consecutive term as mayor for Cr Heslin, who said the council’s upcoming major projects will progress responsibly without compromising local roads, essential services, or everyday community needs.

Watch the meeting here

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Gannawarra Shire Council elected Cr Ross Stanton as Mayor after Cr Garner Smith resigned the position, ahead of his campaign for election to state parliament.

Cr Stanton was serving as Deputy Mayor, a position now held by Cr Daniel Bolitho.

Both will hold their positions until the annual Mayoral election on November the eighteenth.

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