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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.


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


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.


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.


LIVE UPDATES: Melbourne City Council election results
Councillor positions have begun to be called.


NSW councillors Peter Ristevski and Steve Christou quit Our Local Community to form new party
The councillors have left just weeks after the local government elections.


They're called 'Community Labor' − but these Maribyrnong candidates are not party-endorsed
EXCLUSIVE: Labor has opted not to endorse for the north-west Melbourne council, but it hasn't stopped candidates using the party name.


Watch full Melbourne Lord Mayoral Town Hall on 6 News
Eight candidates running for Lord Mayor of Melbourne debate issues facing residents.
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