Countdown to council elections

Local council elections will be held on Saturday, October 24 across Victoria, with nominations open between Thursday, September 17 and noon on Tuesday, September 22.

Local councils make decisions about services in your Local Government Area, and are elected every four years.

The Greater Shepparton City Council is represented by nine councillors, and includes the towns of Tallygaroopna, Undera, Merrigum, Tatura, Mooroopna, Shepparton, Cosgrove, Dookie, Kialla East and Murchison.

Moira Shire, with nine councillors, includes Nathalia, Numurkah, Cobram, Katamatite, Yarrawonga and Tungamah.

Strathbogie Shire, with seven councillors, includes Nagambie, Bailieston, Goulburn Weir, Longwood, Locksley, Avenel, Violet Town, Miepoll, Boho, Euroa, Creightons Creek, Ruffy and Strathbogie.

The Shire of Campaspe, with nine councillors, includes Gunbower, Torrumbarry, Lockington, Echuca, Tongala, Kyabram, Rochester, Stanhope and Rushworth.

The Rural City of Benalla, with seven councillors, includes Devenish, Goorambat, Benalla, Baddaginnie, Lurg, Warrenbayne, Swanpool, Lima East and Tatong.