Ballot counting resumes in the seven local council elections in the NSW Northern Rivers region this morning, Monday 16 Sept 2024

For the latest count updates commencing after 9am this morning go to:

CLARENCE VALLEY

https://vtr.elections.nsw.gov.au/LG2401/clarence-valley/results

RICHMOND VALLEY

https://vtr.elections.nsw.gov.au/LG2401/richmond-valley/results

CITY OF LISMORE

https://vtr.elections.nsw.gov.au/LG2401/lismore/results

TWEED SHIRE

https://vtr.elections.nsw.gov.au/LG2401/tweed/results

BYRON SHIRE

https://vtr.elections.nsw.gov.au/LG2401/byron/results

BALLINA SHIRE

https://vtr.elections.nsw.gov.au/LG2401/ballina/results

KYOGLE SHIRE

https://vtr.elections.nsw.gov.au/LG2401/kyogle/results

For the list of all NSW local council elections go to 

https://vtr.elections.nsw.gov.au/LG2401/index

Four of the seven local governments in the NSW Northern Rivers region directly elect their mayors. Here is a brief look at the voting so far in the 2024 NSW Local Government Election

 

Four of the seven local governments in the NSW Northern Rivers region directly elect their mayors. Here is a brief look at the voting so far.

PLEASE NOTE: No local government election for mayor or councillors in the Northern Rivers region has been officially called.

All numbers and percentages set out below are as at close of counting on NSW local government election night, Saturday 13 September 2024. Counting resumes on Monday 16 September.

Byron Shire

In the Byron Council’s mayoralty election, with 17,660 formal votes counted, The Greens Sarah Ndiaye is in the lead with 6,129 first preference votes & 34.71% of the formal vote. Followed by the ALP's Asren Pugh with 5,363 first preference votes & 30.44% of the formal vote.

At close of counting last night in the Byron councillor elections, with only 7,504 formal votes counted it would appear that 5-candiate The Greens Group led by Sarah Ndiaye held 3,018 first preference votes & 40.22% of the formal vote. Followed by the 6-candiate ALP Group led by Asren Pugh with 2,097 first preference votes & 27.95% of the formal vote.

The full vote count can be viewed at

https://vtr.elections.nsw.gov.au/LG2401/byron/results

Ballina Shire

In Ballina Council’s mayoral election with 16,110 first preference votes counted so far Independent Sharon Cadwallader is in the lead with 7,263 first preference votes & 45.08% of the formal vote. Followed by The Green's Kiri Dicker with 4,154 first preference votes & 25.79% of the formal vote.

There are three Wards in the Ballina councillor elections. The full vote count can be viewed at https://vtr.elections.nsw.gov.au/LG2401/ballina/results

City of Lismore

At close of counting last night in Lismore Council's mayoral election with 18,621 formal votes counted, the nominally Independent Steve Kreig leads with 8,969 first preference votes & 48.17% of the formal vote. Followed by The Greens Vanessa Grindon-Ekins with 3,957 first preference votes & 21.25% of the formal vote.

Big Rob is coming in second to last in the mayoral election with 2,244 first preference votes & 12.05% of the formal vote.

In the councillor elections witn18,621 formal votes counted the 11-candidate Independent Group A led by Steve Kreig held 4,551 first preference votes & 42.39%. Followed by the 6-candidate The Greens Group D led by Adam Guise with 2,874 first preference votes & 26.77% of the formal vote.

The 5-candidate Independent Group C led by Big Rob with 1,180 first preference votes & 10.99% of the formal vote ranked last on election night.

The full vote count can be viewed at

https://vtr.elections.nsw.gov.au/LG2401/lismore/results

Richmond Valley

At close of counting last night in Richmond Valley Council's mayoral election with 7,439 formal votes counted, Independent Robert Mustow lead with 2,896 first preference votes & 38.93% of the formal vote. Followed by Independent Lyndall Murray with 2,021 first preference votes & 27.17% of the formal vote.

In the Richmond councillor elections with 3,305 formal votes counted, the 4-candidate Independent Group D led by Robert Mustow led with 1,369 first preference votes & 41.42% of the formal vote. Followed by the 7-candidate Independent Croup C led by Lyndall Murray with 849 first preference votes & 25.69% of the formal vote.

The full vote count can be viewed at

https://vtr.elections.nsw.gov.au/LG2401/richmond-valley/results

NSW Local Government Elections are underway across the state today with polling places open between 8am & 6pm, with the online Virtual Tally Room live from 6pm

NSW Local Government Elections are held today, Saturday 14 September 2024.

Clarence Valley Local Government Area Election 2024

Clarence Valley Council was established on 25 February 2004. It holds 41,890^ electors and occupies an area of 10,440 square kilometres. This is an undivided council served by nine councillors including a Mayor and Deputy Mayor.

Voting is compulsory for all residents 18 years of age and older. There is no absentee voting available at NSW council elections. You must vote at a venue in your enrolled council area (or ward if you live in a divided council area). You cannot vote at a venue in another area.

In 2024 the Returning Officer and centralised count centre for the Clarence Valley are both located at Richmond Valley Region RO Office, Evans Head NSW.

There are 26 polling places in the Clarence Valley open between 8am and 6pm on polling day.

Their locations can be found at:

https://elections.nsw.gov.au/elections/find-my-electorate/councils/clarence-valley

The Virtual Tally Room for the 2024 NSW Local Government elections will be live from 6.00pm on Saturday, 14 September 2024.

Initial count results will be published progressively on the Virtual Tally Room from approximately 6.30pm to 10.30pm Saturday, 14 September 2024 and, will continue to be updated as results become available.

Votes Received Before Polling Day

Prepoll votes - 9,624

Postal vote applications - 2,733

Postal votes scrutinised - 1,340

Table data last updated: 10pm Thursday, 12 September 2024

There are 17 candidates standing for election as Clarence Valley councillors.

In ballot paper order they are:

Cristie Jayne YAGER, Ulmarra IND

Peter Francis JOHNSTONE, South Grafton IND

Gregory Paul CLANCY, Coutts Crossing THE GREENS

James ALLAN, Yamba IND

Allison Dianne Elizabeth WHAITES, South Grafton IND

Justin JAMES, Elland IND

Raymond John SMITH, Grafton IND

Andrew Francis BAKER, Harwood IND

Phillip Albie PROVEST, Braunstone IND

Lynette Gay CAIRNS, Yamba IND

Karen Lea TOMS, Iluka IND

Melissa Jane HELLWIG, Yamba IND

Stephen Harper PICKERING, Ulmarra IND

Shane Ian CAUSLEY, Warregah Island IND

Desmond Charles SCHRODER, South Grafton IND

Debrah NOVAK, Yamba IND

Amanda Rose BRIEN, Grafton IND

The NSW Electoral Commission social media account can be found at:

https://x.com/NSWElectoralCom

Only eight more Saturdays to go until the 2024 NSW Local Government Elections polling day

 

Australian citizens 18 years of age and older who are resident in New South Wales are obliged by law to cast their vote on Saturday, 14 September 2024 in the 2024 state local government elections.

If you are not enrolled to vote or have moved house and are nor sure which local government area you are living in, the NSW Electoral Commission has some easy links to follow at:

https://elections.nsw.gov.au/voters/enrolment.

If you are considering nominating to stand for election to your local council there is more information at:

https://elections.nsw.gov.au/elections/local-government-elections/2024-nsw-local-government-elections/becoming-a-candidate-for-the-2024-local-government-elections.

This second link has the schedule for candidate information webinars.

To have your name included on a ballot paper, you must be nominated as a candidate for the election.

To be nominated as a candidate for an election in a local government area or ward, you must be enrolled to vote in the local government area by 6pm Monday, 5 August 2024.

The nomination period commences Monday, 5 August 2024 and ends at 12 noon Wednesday, 14 August 2024.

You may be nominated by either:

• a registered political party; or

• two electors enrolled in the local government area or ward in which you intend to stand.

A $125 Nomination Deposit must be paid for the nomination to be valid. This can be paid by cash or card.

The NSW Electoral Commission's Nominations Online Management System for the upcoming 2024 NSW Local Government elections can be found at:

https://noms.elections.nsw.gov.au/Account/Login?ReturnUrl=%2F

Eligibility and Disqualification for Local Government Election Candidates can be found at:

https://elections.nsw.gov.au/political-participants/candidates-and-groups/candidate-nominations-for-local-government-elections/eligibility-and-disqualification-for-local-government-election-candidates#registeringandnominatingasacandidate.

There is NSWEC Telephone Helpline at

1300 022 011.

Along with a handy contact webpage at:

https://elections.nsw.gov.au/contact-us

covering general & specific enquiries with postal address, telephone numbers and email links.

In the Northern River region there are 7 local government areas:

Tweed Shire

Byron Shire

Ballina Shire

Kyogle Shire

Lismore City

Richmond Valley and

Clarence Valley

In total the Northern Rivers region will be electing 62 local government councillors on 14 September 2024.