Mildura Rural City Council
Address
108-116 Madden Avenue, MILDURA 3500
Postal
PO Box 105, MILDURA 3502Tel
03 5018 8100Fax
03 5021 1899Website
www.mildura.vic.gov.auMunicipality Profile
Mildura is a growing regional centre on the banks of the Murray River in north western Victoria. It includes a mixture of irrigated and dryland farming. Fruit and vegetable production are the most significant industries in Mildura. More than 80% of Victoria's grapes and much of Victoria's citrus fruit is produced in the region. Mildura's temperate climate attracts many local and interstate visitors. The main industries include agriculture, air and space transport, beverage and malt manufacturing, food drink and tobacco wholesaling.Localities
Big Desert, Birdwoodton, Boinka, Cabarita, Cardross, Carina, Carwarp, Colignan, Cowangie, Cullulleraine, Hattah, Iraak, Irymple, Koorlong, Kulwin, Lindsay Point, Linga, Merbein, Merbein South, Merbein West, Meringur, Merrinee, Mildura, Mittyack, Murray-Sunset, Murrayville, Nangiloc, Neds Corner, Nichols Point, Ouyen, Panitya, Patchewollock, Red Cliffs, Sunnycliffs, Tempy, Torrita, Tutye, Underbool, Walpeup, Wargan, Werrimull and Yelta.For a detailed map showing shire boundaries and locality names, visit VICNAMES.
Area &Population
Population Projections - Estimated Resident Population (ERP)| Area |
2011 |
2016 |
2021 |
2026 |
2031 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22,087 sq km |
54,666 |
57,936 |
60,325 |
62,493 |
64,288 |
Source: Victoria in Future 2012 - Population and Household Projections 2011–2031 for Victoria and its Regions, Department of Planning and Community Development, April 2012.
Elections
Mildura Rural City Council is an unsubdivided municipality consisting of 9 councillors.Councillors are elected through proportional representation voting.
Since 2008, all Victorian councillors serve a four year term. The next general election is in October 2016.
The council's next independent Electoral Representation Review is scheduled to be conducted prior to the 2016 elections.
Visit the Guide for more information on Council Elections.
Visit the Victorian Electoral Commission for more elections details.
Councillors
9 Councillors elected in october 2012.
Unsubdivided - Cr John Arnold
Unsubdivided - Cr Greg Brown
Unsubdivided - Cr Ali Cupper
Unsubdivided - Cr Mark Eckel
Unsubdivided - Cr Judi Harris
Unsubdivided - Cr Jill Joslyn
Unsubdivided - Cr Glenn Milne (Mayor 2012-13)
Unsubdivided - Cr Sharyon Peart
Unsubdivided - Cr Max Thorburn
Chief Executive Officer
Mr Mark HendersonFinances
| 2010-11 |
2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recurrent Expenditure ($) |
81.891m |
81.200m |
78.608m |
70.539m |
| Recurrent Revenue ($) |
88.443m |
83.568m |
94.178m |
81.782m |
| - Rates & Charges ($) |
45.258m |
42.961m |
41.060m |
38.803m |
| - VGC Grants ($) |
11.633m |
10.534m |
10.286m |
10.040m |