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Kouta’s $449,000 cash splash on failed lord mayoral campaign
The campaign to elect the former AFL star as Melbourne lord mayor spent a hefty amount with limited success. One of his supporters has called for electoral reform.
- by Cara Waters
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Power struggles, anger, tears: Greens blocked in Merri-bek mayor vote
The fight for Merri-bek’s robe and chains became a proxy war for the federal election showdown between Labor and the Greens in the seat of Wills.
- by Tom Cowie, Kishor Napier-Raman and Rachael Dexter
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‘A shadowy affair’: Push for probe to overhaul council elections
The proposed inquiry would look at six different issues threatening to undermine the integrity of local government elections.
- by Rachael Dexter
Reece sworn in as lord mayor amid doubt over multimillion-dollar campaign promises
Nick Reece’s priorities are safety and cleanliness, but questions remain about how he can fulfil other promises given the council’s struggling budget.
- by Cara Waters
Where Labor got ‘slaughtered’, regions lurch right, a teal wave: Deciphering Victoria’s council results
After weeks of voting and more weeks of counting, Victoria now has a fresh set of newly elected councils. Digging into the data reveals some surprising outcomes.
- by Tom Cowie and Rachael Dexter
‘The risk of an election failure is now real’: Electoral Commissioner’s early warning
The Victorian Electoral Commission’s annual report says it faces budget pressures with difficulty recruiting and retaining staff for events and a continued rise in the cost of services.
- by Cara Waters and Broede Carmody
Victorian council election results 2024 LIVE updates: Suspected postal vote tampering in council elections
All the updates on the results in Victoria’s local government elections.
- by Rachael Dexter, Tom Cowie, Adam Carey, Sophie Aubrey, Benjamin Preiss, Patrick Hatch and Cara Waters
‘Far too long’: Fears it will take years to resolve Melbourne council vote scandal
The state’s electoral commissioner said there had been suspected postal-vote tampering in two wards – one in Knox council and the other in Whittlesea – with some voters lodging multiple ballots by mail.
- by Rachael Dexter, Tom Cowie and Rachel Eddie
Votes have been counted in local elections. Here are your councillors
Use our interactive to find out who was elected in each ward of your council across Greater Melbourne.
- by Rachael Dexter and Tom Cowie
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Greens
Down and out in Yarra, but Greens offset heartland losses
This year’s council elections were always going to cast a spotlight on the Greens’ performance. The results show something of a mixed bag for the progressive party.
- by Rachael Dexter and Tom Cowie
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Nick Reece promised plenty to be lord mayor in his own right. Now he needs to deliver
The incumbent offered voters a familiar face, and the promise of a safe pair of hands. He has four years to prove he can back that up.
- by Cara Waters