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NT local elections: Greens lead in Alice Springs (for now) and big swings in Darwin
The latest updates on the Northern Territory's local government elections following the first night of counting.


All eyes on the Greens in NT council elections
The Greens have endorsed three candidates for today's elections across the territory


Fifth-placed candidate pulls a Bradbury to defeat longtime Labor councillor in by-election
In an extraordinary result, independent candidate Michael Labrador has won the Lalor Ward by-election.


Independent wins Darebin by-election as Socialists overtake Labor finish second
The by-election in North-West Ward was held following the death of Gaetano Greco.


First results from Darebin and Whittlesea by-elections obtained by 6 News
Voting figures are now known for North-West Ward and Lalor Ward.


Bill Close elected Light Regional Council mayor
The result will trigger another by-election for the South Australian council.


Central Ward (Adelaide) by-election, 2025
A by-election will take place to fill four vacancies on Adelaide City Council.


'You need to say we are here because of the Iranian regime': Greens councillor quits party over Middle East
Tina Kordrostami's departure is the latest defection from the minor party this year.


Darwin councillor Sylvia Klonaris announces run for Lord Mayor
Klonaris will aim to unseat incumbent Kon Vatskalis.


'I'm too progressive': Port Macquarie-Hastings councillor Nik Lipovac leaves Liberal Party
Lipovac ran under his own ticket without party endorsement last year.


'Gaza has radicalised me': Greens councillor announces resignation from party
Dr Rhonda Garad says she needs the "freedom to say and do what feels urgent and important".


Lake Hume Ward (Wodonga) by-election, 2025
A by-election will take place to fill one vacancy on Wodonga City Council.


Pauline Hanson's One Nation to run in local government elections
EXCLUSIVE: Pauline Hanson says her party will contest at the local level and already has representation.


Lalor Ward (Whittlesea) by-election, 2025
A by-election will take place to fill one vacancy on Whittlesea City Council.


North West Ward (Darebin) by-election, 2025
A by-election will take place to fill one vacancy on Darebin City Council.


George Christensen announces resignation as Mackay councillor for family reasons
The former federal MP says he's leaving the office "to prioritise my daughter, who may soon need full-time care".


Lalor Ward election results voided after concerns raised over 'suspected fraudulently completed ballots'
A by-election will now take place in the Whittlesea City Council ward.


'Working class champion': Darebin councillor Gaetano Greco dies in hospital
The independent had been re-elected just months ago.


Whittlesea mayor Aidan McLindon suspended to 'protect safety' of councillors and staff
The former Queensland MP was elected at the local government elections in October.


Kingston councillor stood down after being charged with offence
Independent councillor Jane Agirtan allegedly breached a court order.


Whittlesea mayor doesn't rule out forming new party − after joining and leaving eight others
Aidan McLindon made the comments while addressing his latest parliamentary campaign. The mayor of Whittlesea in Melbourne's north has not...


Greens gain Victorian council seat after countback
Gavin Gamble has been returned to Golden Plains Shire Council.


Second Tasmanian Greens councillor quits party
Break O'Day councillor Liz Johnstone confirms she has left the minor party.


Cumberland councillor Steve Christou joins Libertarian Party
The announcement comes just over a month after he left Our Local Community.
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