Axedale Ward is a single-member ward in the City of Greater Bendigo, covering 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.[2] As of the 2024 election the ward is currently held by Shivali Chatley.[3]

History

The ward was created in 2024 after an electoral boundary review.[4][5]

Councillors for Axedale Ward

Member Party Term Notes
  Shivali Chatley Independent Liberal 2024 – present[1]

Results

2024

2024 Victorian local elections: Axedale Ward
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Independent Liberal Shivali Chatley 3,101 36.90
Independent Rob Stephenson 2,027 24.12
Independent Colin Carrington 1,979 23.55
Independent Alida Robinson 1,296 15.42
Total formal votes 8,403 97.71
Informal votes 197 2.29
Turnout 8,600 86.98
Two-candidate-preferred result
Independent Liberal Shivali Chatley 4,839 57.59
Independent Rob Stephenson 3,564 42.41
Independent Liberal win (new ward)

References

  1. ^ a b VEC. "Results". www.vec.vic.gov.au. Retrieved 23 February 2025.
  2. ^ "Wards | City of Greater Bendigo". www.bendigo.vic.gov.au. Retrieved 23 February 2025.
  3. ^ "New Bendigo council elected". McIvor Times. 8 November 2024. Retrieved 23 February 2025.
  4. ^ VEC. "Greater Bendigo City Council electoral structure review". www.vec.vic.gov.au. Retrieved 23 February 2025.
  5. ^ "Find your new ward in the City of Greater Bendigo". Bendigo Times. 30 August 2024. Retrieved 23 February 2025.
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