September 23rd, 202412 standing for Hepburn’s seven councillor vacancies

A total 12 candidates have nominated in Hepburn Shire for next month's local government council elections.

A total 12 candidates have nominated in Hepburn Shire and will vye for the seven councillor vacancies in next month’s local government elections.

The 12 confirmed nominees are vying for the seven available councillor vacancies to represent what, under the new arrangement, will be an un-subdivided or wardless shire.

Nominations ahead of next month’s postal ballot closed last Tuesday with the council now in caretaker mode through to October 26.

The Victorian Electoral Commission last Wednesday published a list of the candidates in the order they will appear on the ballot in the upcoming postal vote.

They are: Don Henderson, Tony Clark, Christian Porochowsky, Tim Drylie, Derek Sedgman, Benny Pettersson, Brian Hood, Cameron Stone, Pat Hockey, Lesley Hewitt, Shirley Cornish and Bernie Winfield-Gray.

Ballot packs should have arrived in Hepburn: VEC

15-10-2024

Voters enrolled in Hepburn Shire Council should have received their ballot packs to vote in this month's local government election - or should check the mail, the Victorian Electoral Commission says.

Just sayin’…

13-10-2024

Let the games begin. So, 12 candidates are vying for seven spots for the new Hepburn Shire Council. The wards have been done away with and really, it seems a bit of a no-brainer as to who will get in.

Walks of the Central Highlands

13-10-2024

While researching possible walks in the Macedon Ranges, it’s the name that catches my eye; the Sanatorium Lake Walking Trail.

Kyle’s Rant

13-10-2024

Hepburn Shire Council will have to pull its finger out if it wants to keep visitors to the area. By the end of next year there will be 40 brands of electric vehicles sold in Australia and when they come to our little spot of paradise the EVs will all be vying for the total of six charge ports we have across our shire.

September 23rd, 202412 standing for Hepburn’s seven councillor vacancies

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