New councillor for Macedon Ranges Shire Council

Tuesday 2 September 2025

For immediate release

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Rob Guthrie has been elected as a councillor for South Ward on Macedon Ranges Shire Council, after the Victorian Electoral Commission conducted a countback of votes from the October 2024 general election.

The election manager, Sally Leung, declared the result at 9.15 am today.

The countback included unsuccessful candidates who were still eligible for election.

The vacancy on Macedon Ranges Shire Council occurred after the passing of Councillor Christine Walker.