Wards of the City of Greater Bendigo
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The City of Greater Bendigo has nine wards, each electing a single councillor.
Axedale
Axedale Ward covers the suburbs of Strathfieldsaye and Junortoun, the town of Axedale, and the localities of Wellsford, Longlea, Knowsley, Ladys Pass, Mount Camel, Costerfield, Redcastle, Toolleen, and Eppalock. As of the 2024 election, the ward is held by Shivali Chatley.
History
The ward was created in 2024 after an electoral boundary review.
Councillors
Results
2024
Eppalock
Eppalock Ward covers the suburbs of Flora Hill and Spring Gully, the towns of Heathcote and Redesdale, and the localities of Mandurang, Mandurang South, Sedgwick, Emu Creek, Axe Creek, Myrtle Creek, Eppalock, Kimbolton, Derrinal, Mia Mia and Argyle. As of the 2024 election, the ward is held by Aaron Spong.
History
The ward was created in 2024 after an electoral boundary review.
Councillors
Results
2024
Epsom
Epsom Ward covers the suburbs of Epsom, Huntly, the northern section of Ascot, and the localities of Bagshot, Bagshot North, Huntly North, Wellsford, Barnadown, Fosterville, Kamarooka, Avonmore, Drummartin, and Hunter, as well as the towns of Goornong and Elmore. As of the 2024 election, the ward is held by Andrea Metcalf, who was elected unopposed.
History
The ward was created in 2024 after an electoral boundary review.
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